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Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding of ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75

Monday, September 28

Dennis Haskins, the actor who spent more than a decade playing Principal Richard Belding in the “Saved by the Bell” franchise, has died at 75. His agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the death and called it a tragic loss. No details on the cause or... Read More.

Turning Points Gave Away 800 Bikes This Year in Bradenton, Now Needs Your Help

Monday, September 28

Turning Points, the Bradenton nonprofit known for helping neighbors get back on their feet, distributed 800 bikes to community members over the past year. Those bikes aren’t recreational. They’re transportation. They get people to job shifts, medical appointments, and grocery runs when a car... Read More.

Atlanta Transit Cleaner Got $620,000 by Mistake. MARTA Is Now Suing to Get It Back

Monday, September 28

A MARTA station cleaner in Atlanta received $620,000 in overtime pay in April that they never earned, and according to the transit agency, the money still hasn’t been returned. The clerical error wasn’t flagged until July, a three-month gap that has people asking how... Read More.

Sarasota Police: Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator Stole $65K From Jailed Veteran, More Victims Possible

Monday, September 28

A Palmetto woman who worked as a veteran’s affairs coordinator at the public defender’s office is accused of stealing roughly $65,000 from a veteran who was incarcerated in the Manatee County jail. Jessica McVay, 48, was arrested Sept. 23 and faces multiple felony charges,... Read More.

Kentucky Trooper Killed on I-65: Manhunt Continues for Bluish-Gray Honda Civic With Alabama Plate

Monday, September 28

Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Interstate 65 in Warren County. The agency confirmed the loss through Col. Phillip Burnett Jr., who shared on X that Phillips was assigned to Kentucky State Police Unit 369 and asked... Read More.

North Port Child Neglect Trial Set for October 26: What to Know About the Lisa Rambo Case

Monday, September 28

A North Port woman accused of severely neglecting her two children is scheduled to stand trial starting October 26. Lisa Rambo, 47, faces charges of child abuse, child neglect, and aggravated assault of a police officer. The trial is expected to take about five... Read More.

Six Years After the Black Swan Murder, Doug Benefield’s Daughter Is a New York Times Bestselling Author

Monday, September 28

Doug Benefield was killed in Sarasota County on September 27, 2020, in a case the country came to know as the “Black Swan” murder. Six years later, his daughter Eva is making sure people remember who he was before the trial coverage started. He... Read More.

Florida Set to Execute 77-Year-Old Curtis Beasley Tomorrow: What to Know

Monday, September 28

Florida is scheduled to execute Curtis Beasley on Tuesday, making the 77-year-old death row inmate the 16th person put to death in the state this year. Beasley was convicted in the 1995 murder of a 62-year-old woman in Polk County, and he has spent... Read More.

Turning Points Wants Your Old Bike: 800 Manatee County Rides and Counting

Monday, September 28

That bicycle tucked in the back of your garage could be the difference between someone in Manatee County making it to work or missing a shift. Turning Points, a Bradenton-based nonprofit, is collecting used bicycles and giving them to residents who don’t have reliable... Read More.

Kentucky Trooper Killed on I-65: Search Continues for Suspect Vehicle With Alabama Plate

Monday, September 28

A Kentucky State Police trooper was shot and killed Monday afternoon on Interstate 65 in Warren County. Trooper Hayden Phillips, Unit 369, died in the line of duty, and state police say the search for the person responsible is active. Col. Phillip Burnett Jr.... Read More.

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Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding of ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Dies at 75

Turning Points Gave Away 800 Bikes This Year in Bradenton, Now Needs Your Help

Atlanta Transit Cleaner Got $620,000 by Mistake. MARTA Is Now Suing to Get It Back

Sarasota Police: Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator Stole $65K From Jailed Veteran, More Victims Possible

Kentucky Trooper Killed on I-65: Manhunt Continues for Bluish-Gray Honda Civic With Alabama Plate

North Port Child Neglect Trial Set for October 26: What to Know About the Lisa Rambo Case

Six Years After the Black Swan Murder, Doug Benefield’s Daughter Is a New York Times Bestselling Author

Florida Set to Execute 77-Year-Old Curtis Beasley Tomorrow: What to Know

Turning Points Wants Your Old Bike: 800 Manatee County Rides and Counting

Kentucky Trooper Killed on I-65: Search Continues for Suspect Vehicle With Alabama Plate

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