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Birthday Party Turns Deadly: Vermont House Explosion Kills Mother and Son After Propane Leak

Wednesday, September 9

A family gathering in Granville, Vermont, turned catastrophic Saturday night when a home exploded during a birthday party. The blast, which occurred around 7:45 p.m., killed 46-year-old Sarah O’Sullivan and her 20-year-old son Liam. Neighbors described hearing a thunderous boom that shook their homes.... Read More.

GOP’s First-Ever “Trump-a-palooza” Midterm Convention Kicks Off in Dallas: What It Means for November

Tuesday, September 8

The Republican National Committee is breaking with tradition this week by holding its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, and they’ve given it a headline-ready nickname: Trump-a-palooza. The two-day event is built around President Trump and the GOP’s core messaging on tax cuts, manufacturing, border... Read More.

Palmetto Man Faces 10 Years After Admitting He Bought a Gun for a Teen in Bradenton Straw Purchase

Tuesday, September 8

A 21-year-old Palmetto man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge after admitting he bought a handgun for a juvenile. Desmin Terrell Belvin Jr. walked into a Bradenton gun store on March 21st and purchased a Glock, signing a federal form that certified he... Read More.

14-Year-Old Survives Days at Sea After Alaska Fishing Boat Sinks, Killing Two Family Members

Tuesday, September 8

A routine fishing trip in remote Alaskan waters turned into a harrowing survival story this week. A 14-year-old boy was found clinging to a capsized boat near St. Lawrence Island on Monday, days after the vessel went missing. The teen was the lone survivor.... Read More.

MAC Formally Appeals Michigan’s Controversial Hail Mary Win Over Western Michigan

Tuesday, September 8

The Mid-American Conference has filed a formal appeal with the NCAA FBS Oversight Committee and the College Football Playoff, challenging the outcome of Saturday’s Michigan-Western Michigan game. The Wolverines won 13-12 on a Hail Mary touchdown, but only after a replay official added one... Read More.

Lido Beach Dune Restoration Starts This Month: What Beachgoers Need to Know

Tuesday, September 8

If you spend time on Lido Beach in Sarasota, you might notice some new activity on the sand this month. The City of Sarasota is starting a dune restoration project on September 21st, with equipment possibly arriving as early as September 14th. Crews will... Read More.

North Port Fire Rescue Crews Fighting Massive Texas Wildfire: What We Know

Tuesday, September 8

North Port Fire Rescue personnel are currently deployed in Texas, helping local crews battle a massive brush fire that has scorched nearly 90,000 acres west of Fort Worth. The fire, burning across Palo Pinto and Jack counties for almost two weeks, has required significant... Read More.

25 Years After 9/11: Former DHS Leaders Say America Is Safer, But New Threats Are Multiplying

Tuesday, September 8

September 11, 2001, changed everything. Twenty-five years later, the Department of Homeland Security that was born from that tragedy is looking back and looking ahead. Former leaders Asa Hutchinson and Michael Chertoff recently sat down to reflect on the frantic early days of DHS,... Read More.

Buc-ees First Southwest Florida Location Faces Flood, Wildlife Concerns in Charlotte County

Tuesday, September 8

Buc-ees fans, this one’s for you. The beloved Texas-based travel center chain is one step closer to breaking ground on its first Southwest Florida location, right here in Charlotte County. The proposed 74,000-square-foot store would sit off I-75 near Harborview Road, complete with 120... Read More.

Buc-ee’s Wants to Build on the Peace River. Flood Zone Concerns Have Charlotte County Divided.

Monday, September 7

The beloved Texas chain Buc-ee’s has its sights set on Charlotte County, with a proposal to build a massive travel center off I-75 on the north side of the Peace River. The plans include a 74,000-square-foot store, 120 fuel pumps, and 740 parking spaces.... Read More.

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Birthday Party Turns Deadly: Vermont House Explosion Kills Mother and Son After Propane Leak

GOP’s First-Ever “Trump-a-palooza” Midterm Convention Kicks Off in Dallas: What It Means for November

Palmetto Man Faces 10 Years After Admitting He Bought a Gun for a Teen in Bradenton Straw Purchase

14-Year-Old Survives Days at Sea After Alaska Fishing Boat Sinks, Killing Two Family Members

MAC Formally Appeals Michigan’s Controversial Hail Mary Win Over Western Michigan

Lido Beach Dune Restoration Starts This Month: What Beachgoers Need to Know

North Port Fire Rescue Crews Fighting Massive Texas Wildfire: What We Know

25 Years After 9/11: Former DHS Leaders Say America Is Safer, But New Threats Are Multiplying

Buc-ees First Southwest Florida Location Faces Flood, Wildlife Concerns in Charlotte County

Buc-ee’s Wants to Build on the Peace River. Flood Zone Concerns Have Charlotte County Divided.

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