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Cardinal Mooney Sophomore Brooke Stevens Wins World School Games Golf Title in Scotland

Tuesday, September 29

A sophomore from Sarasota is coming home from Scotland with some serious hardware. Brooke Stevens of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School won the Senior Girls Championship at the World School Games, an international tournament that brought together student-athletes from around the globe. She represented... Read More.

Michigan Removes 20,000+ From Sex Offender Registry After Court Ruling, Including Larry Nassar

Tuesday, September 29

Michigan has removed more than 20,000 people from its sex offender registry to comply with a September 9 ruling from the state Supreme Court. The unanimous decision held that applying the state’s current registry requirements to offenses committed before July 2011 violates both the... Read More.

FEMA Sends Millions to the Suncoast: What North Port, Sarasota, and Manatee County Will Receive

Tuesday, September 29

Federal disaster recovery money is on its way back to the Suncoast. Through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program, North Port will receive more than $600,000 to reimburse law enforcement costs tied to Hurricane Ian, while Sarasota is set to get over $750,000 for the Indian... Read More.

Eva Benefield on Testifying Against Her Stepmother: “I’m Very Glad That I Got to Defend My Dad”

Tuesday, September 29

Six years after Doug Benefield was shot and killed inside his Lakewood Ranch home, his daughter Eva is opening up about the moment she faced her stepmother in court. Ashley Benefield claimed she shot her husband in self-defense, but a jury disagreed. After nearly... Read More.

Florida’s Minimum Wage Hits $15 an Hour Sept. 30: What It Means for Sarasota Workers and Businesses

Tuesday, September 29

Florida’s minimum wage rises from $14 to $15 an hour on Wednesday, Sept. 30, completing the last of the annual dollar increases voters approved in a 2020 constitutional amendment. The wage started at $10 in September 2021 and stepped up a dollar each year.... Read More.

Sarasota Man Gets 8 Years for Trying to Burn VFW Tank on Tuttle Avenue

Tuesday, September 29

A Sarasota man will spend eight years in federal prison for trying to set fire to the Cold War-era tank displayed outside VFW Sunshine Post 3233 on Tuttle Avenue. Trang Johnny Nha Phan, 34, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty in June to attempted... Read More.

Wisconsin Stalking Case Uncovers Human Skulls, Gacy Memorabilia: What We Know

Tuesday, September 29

A Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin man is facing stalking and stolen property charges after authorities say he harassed an ex-girlfriend for 13 years, following a relationship that ended in 2013. Investigators say 47-year-old Benjamin Larson sent letters, cards, and emails, and filed complaints... Read More.

Sertoma’s “Sound of Style” Returns to Longboat Key With Fashion, Music and a Mission

Tuesday, September 29

Longboat Key is getting a dose of black-tie glamour on October 15, when the second annual “Sound of Style” fundraiser takes over the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort at 6 p.m. The evening pairs a runway show from T. Georgiano’s Boutique with live music,... Read More.

Senate Passes College Sports Bill 77-22: What It Means for Florida Athletes and Fans

Tuesday, September 29

The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act Monday night by a wide 77-22 margin, moving forward a bill that would set federal rules for how colleges pay players and what athletes can challenge in court. The bill enshrines name, image and likeness... Read More.

13-Year-Old Oregon Girl Killed in E-Scooter Hit-and-Run: What Suncoast Families Should Know

Tuesday, September 29

A 13-year-old girl from Canby, Oregon, was killed last Wednesday while riding an electric scooter when a driver struck her and left the scene. Quinn Broyles’ family is now sharing her story through a police department social media post, describing her as an aspirational... Read More.

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Cardinal Mooney Sophomore Brooke Stevens Wins World School Games Golf Title in Scotland

Michigan Removes 20,000+ From Sex Offender Registry After Court Ruling, Including Larry Nassar

FEMA Sends Millions to the Suncoast: What North Port, Sarasota, and Manatee County Will Receive

Eva Benefield on Testifying Against Her Stepmother: “I’m Very Glad That I Got to Defend My Dad”

Florida’s Minimum Wage Hits $15 an Hour Sept. 30: What It Means for Sarasota Workers and Businesses

Sarasota Man Gets 8 Years for Trying to Burn VFW Tank on Tuttle Avenue

Wisconsin Stalking Case Uncovers Human Skulls, Gacy Memorabilia: What We Know

Sertoma’s “Sound of Style” Returns to Longboat Key With Fashion, Music and a Mission

Senate Passes College Sports Bill 77-22: What It Means for Florida Athletes and Fans

13-Year-Old Oregon Girl Killed in E-Scooter Hit-and-Run: What Suncoast Families Should Know

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