3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (65+ words) ABC7 WWSB BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (WWSB) - Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference Wednesday morning in Brooksville. The event is set for 11:30 a.m. at Pasco-Hernando State College’s North Campus. Florida Department of Education Commissioner Stasi Kamoutsas is also listed as…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (413+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County commissioners voted Thursday to delay action on the county’s proposed comprehensive plan after residents packed commission chambers and voiced concerns about growth, development and the public review process. The plan, which would serve as the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (203+ words) SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - North Port’s fire chief warned state lawmakers that a proposed property tax amendment could eliminate more than half the money the city uses to run police and fire services. Fire Chief Scott Titus told state officials the…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (62+ words) ABC7 WWSB MELBOURNE, Fla. (WWSB) - Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a roundtable Monday afternoon in Melbourne. DeSantis signs school safety bill expanding guardian program to colleges The event is set for 12:30 p.m. at the Space Coast Association of Realtors at Pineda Plaza…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (236+ words) MANATEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County leaders are inviting residents to learn more about how the county budget works and how property tax dollars are used, through a new live online workshop called “Budget 101.” County officials shared details about the webinar…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (243+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A beloved city-owned library in Bradenton Beach is one step closer to continuing operation after Manatee County commissioners unanimously voted to work with the city on a plan to help fund needed repairs. The vote came during…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (287+ words) SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - County leaders are delaying a vote on a major waterfront property purchase, pushing for more answers before moving forward with the project. The Stickney Point Plaza sits on the mainland side of the South Bridge to…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (391+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Energy and climate advocates gathered Tuesday to urge Senate President-Elect Jim Boyd to support affordable energy reforms as Florida residents face steep electricity bills. The event was organized by the Hillsborough Affordable Energy Coalition and Food & Water…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (49+ words) ABC7 WWSB Parrish residents debate two proposed cell phone towers near school Triton Submarines CEO talks about his dive to the Titanic Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office conducts active shooter training GMS Weekends 6 am Saturday - Pet adoption for vets...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (330+ words) TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1471 on Monday, a bill he said would expand the state’s authority to target certain organizations and cut off public support tied to them. Speaking at a bill-signing event in Tampa, DeSantis said…...