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Connecticut DOT Worker Killed on I-95: What Suncoast Drivers Should Remember in Work Zones

Friday, September 25

A Connecticut Department of Transportation employee was killed Friday morning on Interstate 95 near Exit 20 in Fairfield while doing debris removal on the shoulder. Elvin Hernandez, 60, had worked for the DOT since 2010. Police say he stepped out of his parked dump... Read More.

Republicans Break With Trump on Immigration and the Iran War as Midterms Close In

Friday, September 25

With midterms about six weeks away, a growing number of Republicans in Congress are putting daylight between themselves and President Trump. Rep. Maria Salazar of Florida released a bilingual ad stating that some of the administration’s immigration enforcement efforts went too far. In Kansas,... Read More.

Perfect Weekend Weather Hits Sarasota: Sunday Shines for Bucs Kickoff

Friday, September 25

Cooler, drier air has arrived on the Suncoast just in time for the weekend, and it is a welcome change after weeks of summer-like heat. Saturday brings breezy north winds around 10 mph, mostly sunny skies, and zero chance of rain. Highs settle in... Read More.

Ex-“American Idol” Contestant Caleb Flynn on Trial for Wife’s Murder: What We Know as His Mistress Takes the Stand

Friday, September 25

A former “American Idol” contestant is on trial in Ohio for the murder of his wife. Caleb Flynn is accused of shooting Ashley Flynn, a middle school volleyball coach, while she slept on February 16 and then staging the scene to look like a... Read More.

New Math vs. Old Math: How One School Is Helping Parents Bridge the Homework Gap

Friday, September 25

If your child’s math homework looks like it came from another planet, you have plenty of company. A Virginia elementary school noticed parents were lost when it came to number lines, arrays, and equal groups, so Riverside Elementary in Fairfax County started a “Math... Read More.

New Cancer Center Approved Next to Sarasota Memorial’s Venice Campus

Friday, September 25

Sarasota Memorial has approved a new outpatient cancer center on Curry Lane, right next to its Venice campus. The facility will offer radiation, infusion and oncology care, and it’s expected to open in about two years. For patients in Venice and North Port, that... Read More.

FDOT Picks $916M Six-Lane DeSoto Bridge Replacement: What It Means for Bradenton and Palmetto Drivers

Friday, September 25

The DeSoto Bridge could be heading for its biggest change in decades. FDOT has announced its preferred alternative for the U.S. 301 crossing over the Manatee River: a $916 million replacement with six lanes, two elevated express lanes, and shared-use paths for pedestrians and... Read More.

Free “Show Me the License” Event Helps Suncoast Homeowners Avoid Construction Fraud

Friday, September 25

Five named storms in three years have left the Suncoast with plenty of damaged homes and, unfortunately, plenty of opportunities for construction fraud. That’s why the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association is hosting a free two-day event called “Show Me the License” at the fairgrounds,... Read More.

Port Charlotte’s “Show Me the License” Event Helps Homeowners Avoid Construction Fraud

Friday, September 25

Five named storms in three years have kept construction crews busy across Southwest Florida, and scammers have been just as busy. That’s why the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association hosted its “Show Me the License” home building and remodeling show at the Port Charlotte fairgrounds,... Read More.

University of Arizona Fraternity Suspended After Goldfish-Swallowing Hazing Allegations

Friday, September 25

The University of Arizona has placed the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity on activities suspension while it investigates hazing allegations that read like something out of a bad movie. According to a letter sent to the chapter’s president, new members were allegedly forced to drink... Read More.

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Connecticut DOT Worker Killed on I-95: What Suncoast Drivers Should Remember in Work Zones

Republicans Break With Trump on Immigration and the Iran War as Midterms Close In

Perfect Weekend Weather Hits Sarasota: Sunday Shines for Bucs Kickoff

Ex-“American Idol” Contestant Caleb Flynn on Trial for Wife’s Murder: What We Know as His Mistress Takes the Stand

New Math vs. Old Math: How One School Is Helping Parents Bridge the Homework Gap

New Cancer Center Approved Next to Sarasota Memorial’s Venice Campus

FDOT Picks $916M Six-Lane DeSoto Bridge Replacement: What It Means for Bradenton and Palmetto Drivers

Free “Show Me the License” Event Helps Suncoast Homeowners Avoid Construction Fraud

Port Charlotte’s “Show Me the License” Event Helps Homeowners Avoid Construction Fraud

University of Arizona Fraternity Suspended After Goldfish-Swallowing Hazing Allegations

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