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CRIME & SAFETY
Woman wakes up on boat in Palmetto to find husband dead: Police
PALMETTO, Fla. - A man is dead, a woman was hospitalized, and two dogs are receiving medical attention after police believe they were overcome with fumes from a generator while they slept on a boat in Palmetto. Police in Palmetto say 35-year-old Victoria Forte called for help Thursday afternoon when...
Palmetto police chief reacts to ATM burglary caught on camera: 'We think they were familiar with it'
PALMETTO, Fla. - As detectives search for a pair of burglars who crashed into a CVS Pharmacy and tried to tow away an ATM, Palmetto's police chief is sharing new insight into the surveillance video at the center of the investigation. The break-in happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday...
Jury selection begins in murder trial for Bradenton mother in death of husband
BRADENTON, Fla. - The trial for an ex-ballerina charged with second-degree murder in the death of her estranged husband begins in Bradenton on Monday. Jury selection for Ashley Benefield's murder trial will get underway Monday morning in a case that has garnered national attention since Benefield's arrest in 2020. In...
Sarasota police investigate early Sunday shooting
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota police are looking for leads following a shooting early Sunday morning. It happened in the 1800 block of 23rd Street. According to the police report no injuries were reported and the public is not in any danger. The investigation is ongoing and would move much...
Police investigating after shots fired incident in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an incident near the intersection of University and Desoto. The roadway was shut down near Airport Circle after reports of a shooting in the area. Officers managed to find shell casings but no one remained on scene so police have no victims. They are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward to detectives.
Bradenton Police Department keeping our roads safer
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Bradenton Police Department is joining officers across five other states to help keep our roads safer. Operation Southern Slowdown is an operation to catch speeding drivers going over the speed zone. One Suncoast motorcycle driver was caught driving 73 Miles Per Hour in a 35...
Central Florida Man Busted after Facebook Marketplace Ad Leads to Stolen Equipment
A Central Florida man was busted after a Facebook Marketplace ad leads to thousands of dollars worth of stolen property. Through investigative means, detectives discovered that 49-year-old Moises Lopez, the seller, was associated with another individual involved in construction thefts. On July 9th, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives investigating a...
Florida Officer Rescues Dog from Sweltering Car
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FDLE clears officers involved in Sarasota PD shooting
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota Police say they have received the results of a months-long investigation over an incident in which officers were required to use deadly force. The shooting involved a Sarasota Police officer, who pulled the vehicle over knowing that the car had warrants from Sarasota County officials.
Tampa Police Officer Suspended Following Arrest for Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
A Tampa Police Department officer has found himself on the wrong side of the law and is now on administrative leave after being arrested for an alleged Battery Domestic Violence. The incident involving the officer, identified as Cornelius Young, unfolded at an off-duty event located at 729 Cortaro Drive in Sun City.
Brian Battie takes first steps since Sarasota shooting incident
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Brian Battie, who was recently shot outside of a Sarasota hookah lounge, is showing daily progress in all areas according to a post on his GoFundMe page. According to his godmothers, Battie is now doing physical, occupational, and speech therapy. They say he recently took his...
Coast Guard, Sarasota Police rescue two from overturned vessel
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - On Saturday, the crew of United States Coast Guard Station Cortez rescued two individuals from an overturned Hobie Cat. One person was loose in the water without a life jacket, while another was clinging to the capsized vessel. The Coast Guard crew and members of the...
Fire Station 12 opens doors to residents
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Fire Station 12 hosted an open house for the public Saturday to help give residents a better idea of how first responders to their job. Tours were given of the facility off Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota. Car seat safety checks were offered, as well as free bike helmet fittings and giveaways.
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