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Beautiful Friday, isolated showers for Halloween

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today’s Forecast: We’re expecting a beautiful day today, very similar to yesterday with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures in the warm mid to upper 80s. Humidity here to stay:The dew points near 70 degrees will still allow for the heat index to climb to near 90 degrees...

Dominican appeals court revokes Wander Franco pardon in sex abuse case

An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Thursday granted a request by prosecutors to revoke a judicial pardon previously awarded to Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco after he was convicted for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor.

GM settles $220M lawsuit for allegedly selling private driver data in Florida, other states

The settlement concerns allegations that GM had sold the information to data brokers, who sold it to insurance companies, who used it to set insurance rates.

Athletes of the Week | Oct. 30 | Cape Coral Seahawk MAKAYLA HILL & Ida Baker Bulldog PAYTRELL COLEMAN

Elderly woman, two dogs involved in crash on Highway 101 in Carpinteria

An elderly woman and her two small dogs were involved in a vehicle turnover crash on northbound Highway 101, north of Casitas Pass Road in Carpinteria on Thursday afternoon. The woman sustained minor injuries, but her dogs were okay, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Nestor Delgado on...

71-year-old grandmother missing after going on walk more than 3 weeks ago, police say

(Gray News) - A 71-year-old New Jersey woman went for a walk more than three weeks ago and hasn’t been seen since.Belinda Prentice was last seen about 6 p.m. Oct. 5 near Bamburgh Court off New Brunswick Road and Willow Avenue in Franklin Township, a press release said.Her granddaughter, Sienna...

The Moon is ‘ghosting’ us on Halloween!

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The moon will stay below the horizon until after midnight on Halloween night Saturday, meaning trick-or-treaters will be out under a moonless sky.The sun sets at 6:47 p.m. Saturday. The moon will not appear during the evening.Florida’s Halloween forecast has a trick up its...

Will rain spook your Halloween plans?

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) — Halloween is almost here, and while the Suncoast won’t be seeing any spooky cold temperatures (sorry, vampires), a few showers could crash the party during the afternoon and early evening!Saturday morning will start warm and humid — basically, it’ll feel like you’re already...

United Way Suncoast expands into 15 more ZIP codes in South Sarasota County

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - United Way Suncoast announced Wednesday that it is expanding into 15 additional ZIP codes in South Sarasota County.The expansion includes Venice, North Port, Nokomis, Laurel and Osprey, according to the organization. United Way Suncoast also will serve parts of Englewood...

Manatee, Sarasota County voters to decide conservation land measures Nov. 3

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee and Sarasota County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to pay to preserve more conservation land.Manatee County voters face a $75 million bond for water quality and preserves.How do FL’s top gubernatorial candidates plan to lead the state?Sarasota County voters face...

Florida man threatens to shoot deputies, bites K-9 while hiding in palm fronds, sheriff's office say

A Florida man threatened to shoot deputies and bit a K-9 while hiding in palm fronds at Canaveral National Seashore on Wednesday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Sir Patrick Stewart of 'X-Men,' 'Star Trek' dies after Alzheimer's battle

Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a battle with Alzheimer's, according to his family.