Christina Heflin
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16-year-old charged in Sarasota shooting that left two people, including a teen, in critical condition
Around 8pm, officers were called to Orange Avenue and Carver Street on reports of a shooting where they found the victims with life threatening injuries. They were rushed to Sarasota Memorial Hospital where they remain in critical but stable condition. → Read More
Teen and adult remain hospitalized in critical condition after shooting in Sarasota on Sunday
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting Sunday night that sent two people to the hospital. → Read More
Driver charged with DUI after crashing into Sarasota Bay
Police say the woman drove west on 10th Street and right into the water. She was able to get out of the car and police say she was drunk. → Read More
Universal Studios Orlando announces ‘Epic’ new theme park
Universal announces expansion in latest Orlando park wars. → Read More
Sarasota family caught wrong way driver on video while heading to Legoland
If you’ve ever driven down an interstate and imagined a wrong way driver on the road headed toward you, well this was a reality for some Florida drivers yesterday. → Read More
Suncoast 4th of July: Where to watch the fireworks
Get your red, white, and blue sparklers ready. Independence day is right around the corner. Here is a list of some of the events the Suncoast has to offer for your fireworks viewing. → Read More
Nationwide recall issued for Ragú Pasta Sauces due to possible plastic fragment contamination
On Saturday, food company Mizkan America Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Ragú Pasta Sauces distributed nationally via press release. → Read More
Video of possible water spout off Longboat Key
A video of possible water spout was captured off of Longboat Key on Sunday morning. → Read More
Boy, 11, foils home invasion by hitting suspect with machete
The 19-year-old suspect is on the run after fleeing the hospital where he was treated for his head wound. → Read More
2019 Suncoast Memorial Day events
A list of Memorial Day events on the suncoast. → Read More
Manhunt over in Manatee County, suspect turns himself into county jail
Around 7:11 Monday morning, Tairas Ingram, 34, of Bradenton turned himself into the Manatee County Jail after he was wanted for an alleged attempted shooting. → Read More
Technical issue resolved that halted flights for Delta, other airlines
American Airlines identified the culprit as AeroData “experiencing a technical issues that’s impacting multiple carriers.” → Read More
3 people hospitalized after boat crash
Three people have been transported to area hospitals after a boat crash Sunday afternoon. → Read More
Deputies: 73-year-old man died in house fire after calling 911 in Venice
Sarasota County Deputies are currently conducting a death investigation due to a fire in Venice early Friday morning. → Read More
One person killed in crash on US 41 near Atlanta Braves stadium
US41 had been completely shut down in both directions → Read More
Police: Yoga studio shooter was disturbed, hated women
Wrapping up a three-month investigation, Florida authorities said Tuesday that a 40-year-old man who killed two people and injured five others in a yoga studio was a “disturbed individual” with a “hatred towards women.” → Read More
Deputies looking for driver after deadly hit-and-run in Bradenton
It happened just before 9pm at 301 Boulevard East and 41st Avenue East. Troopers say Tomas Xon-Gurcas of Bradenton was walking across 301 when he entered the westbound lane and was hit by a black, 2006-2008 Chevy Silverado pickup truck. → Read More
Brush fire continues to grow, now at 3200 acres
NORTH PORT, FL (WWSB) - Update: The size of the brush fire has grown. It is now approximately 3200 acres, according to the Florida Forestry Service. The fire has moved → Read More
The fight isn't over for Florida patients using medical marijuana
FLORIDA (WWSB) - Medical Marijuana is legal for thousand of patients in Florida thanks to the passing of Amendment 2, but for many the fight isn't over. → Read More