Discover local businesses, food and prizes at Manatee Chamber’s Fall Expo

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Expo will bring more than 100 local businesses and nonprofit organizations to LECOM Park on Thursday, Nov. 12, and ABC7 viewers can get in free by registering in advance.The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and is open to the public, with...

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8 arrested in check fraud investigation targeting Manatee County churches

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Eight people have been arrested in a check fraud investigation that targeted churches across Manatee County, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives said donation checks meant for local congregations were stolen from mailboxes and cashed by a group...

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Megan Markle’s father charged with one count of possession of child pornography

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Sarasota schools rated ‘high performing’ by state

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Venice Fire Rescue celebrates 100 years of service

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More than 10,000 slide playsets recalled over entrapment, strangulation hazards

About 10,000 slide playsets have been recalled because openings in the products can trap a child’s head and neck, posing serious injury or death hazards.

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Thanksgiving meal deals are here: What Walmart, Target, Aldi, Lidl and more are offering

For families on a budget this year, here are some options for Thanksgiving meal deals that are $40 or less.

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Two strokes haven’t stopped him: Meet the Michigan man greeting his town for 10 years

EATON RAPIDS, Mich. (Aging Untold) — For 10 years, George Doxtader has made a difference in his community by spreading joy with a thumbs-up.The 78-year-old sits on a bench at the corner of State and Main streets in Eaton Rapids and lifts his thumb to greet passersby. “He gets up very early, he’s...

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'I made a mistake': Martha Stewart addresses Halloween costume backlash on 'TODAY'

Martha Stewart addressed the backlash about her Halloween costume with Craig Melvin on "TODAY."

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‘An imminent expression of brotherhood’: An inside look at the Morehouse College Glee Club

(Aging Untold) — For more than a century, the Morehouse College Glee Club has uplifted audiences. They’ve performed at presidential inaugurations, Super Bowls and the Atlanta Olympics. But behind every performance is a deeper mission - their voices rise not just in song, but in leadership.“At...

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Judge Deals Death Blow to Sarasota County’s Fight Against Live Local Act

A circuit judge ruled that Sarasota County must allow a proposed development of more than 600 apartments near the Celery Fields to move forward under Florida's Live Local Act.

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Photo of the Week: Sarasota Bay and Golden Gate Point

Damon Powers captures one of the area's most recognizable and beautiful landscapes.

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North Port house raided, 2 arrested for drug bust

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - The North Port Police Department announced they arrested two individuals after the North Port Special Investigations Unit served a search warrant at a home on Narcissus Terrace.29-year-old Nicholas Eddy and 28-year-old Jessica Trach were both arrested for having drugs...

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Thanksgiving meal deals are here: What Walmart, Target, Aldi, Lidl and more are offering

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Monster-themed indoor roller coaster coming to Universal Epic Universe in Florida

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'Drummer Boy' cast, creators preview American Revolutionary War musical film

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St. Pete Council backs Chick-fil-A expansion despite housing, business displacement concerns

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SMH breaks ground on Venice rehab pavilion

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Owner charged after several horses die in flood; refused to let neighbors help move animals to higher ground, sheriff says

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Holmes Beach Mayor reflects on years of service

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Lawsuits challenge Money Out of Politics ballot measure on First Amendment grounds

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Burger King begins countdown for one of its highly anticipated items for holiday season

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Discover local businesses, food and prizes at Manatee Chamber’s Fall Expo

8 arrested in check fraud investigation targeting Manatee County churches

Megan Markle’s father charged with one count of possession of child pornography

Sarasota schools rated ‘high performing’ by state

Venice Fire Rescue celebrates 100 years of service

Latest Stories

More than 10,000 slide playsets recalled over entrapment, strangulation hazards

Thanksgiving meal deals are here: What Walmart, Target, Aldi, Lidl and more are offering

Two strokes haven’t stopped him: Meet the Michigan man greeting his town for 10 years

'I made a mistake': Martha Stewart addresses Halloween costume backlash on 'TODAY'

‘An imminent expression of brotherhood’: An inside look at the Morehouse College Glee Club

Judge Deals Death Blow to Sarasota County’s Fight Against Live Local Act

Photo of the Week: Sarasota Bay and Golden Gate Point

North Port house raided, 2 arrested for drug bust

Community

8 arrested in check fraud investigation targeting Manatee County churches

Megan Markle’s father charged with one count of possession of child pornography

More than 10,000 slide playsets recalled over entrapment, strangulation hazards

Thanksgiving meal deals are here: What Walmart, Target, Aldi, Lidl and more are offering

Monster-themed indoor roller coaster coming to Universal Epic Universe in Florida

'Drummer Boy' cast, creators preview American Revolutionary War musical film

St. Pete Council backs Chick-fil-A expansion despite housing, business displacement concerns

SMH breaks ground on Venice rehab pavilion

Owner charged after several horses die in flood; refused to let neighbors help move animals to higher ground, sheriff says

Holmes Beach Mayor reflects on years of service

Lawsuits challenge Money Out of Politics ballot measure on First Amendment grounds

Burger King begins countdown for one of its highly anticipated items for holiday season

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