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Surgery Later in Life: How Suncoast Families Should Weigh Risk, Recovery and What Matters Most

Friday, September 25

When an aging parent needs major surgery, the first question on everyone’s mind is usually “will they make it?” Aging experts say that’s only half the story. The better question is what the patient values most: walking, eating, staying sharp, keeping independence. Those answers... Read More.

Susan Sarandon Among 100+ Detained at NYC Anti-Netanyahu Protest Ahead of U.N. Speech

Friday, September 25

More than 100 people were detained in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday during a protest calling for Palestinian rights and an end to Israel’s war. Among those handcuffed were actresses Susan Sarandon, a longtime advocate on the issue, and Hannah Einbinder. Demonstrators blocked traffic, chanted... Read More.

FBI Warns Parents: Extremist Group 764 Is Recruiting Suncoast Kids on Gaming Platforms

Friday, September 25

The FBI is sounding the alarm about an online extremist network called 764, and the warning hits home for families across the Suncoast. Cases tied to the group and its splinter factions have surged 490% in the past year. Investigators say recruiters target children... Read More.

Ellis Island: How the Gateway That Welcomed 98% of Arrivals Shaped American Families

Friday, September 25

From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island served as the primary entry point for millions of immigrants arriving in the United States. The facility was built after New York’s previous processing station became mired in corruption, and it went on to process one of the... Read More.

InvestigateTV+ Exposes Online Extremist Network Targeting Children, Plus a Hard Look at Long-Term Care

Friday, September 25

An online extremist network called 764 is coercing children into horrific acts, and the FBI is now spelling out how it works. This week’s InvestigateTV+ episode brings the details, including the case of 19-year-old Baron Martin of Tucson, the first person in the country... Read More.

Dee Brock, Who Founded the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dies at 96

Friday, September 25

Dee Brock founded the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in 1960, and the story of how she got there is about as unlikely as it gets. She was a Dallas model with no cheerleading background. A friend introduced her to Cowboys president Tex Schramm, and when... Read More.

Portland K-9 Kylo Killed on Final Shift Before Retirement During Deadly Shooting

Friday, September 25

A Portland Police Bureau K-9 was killed Thursday during an attempted arrest, and the timing has struck a nerve far beyond Oregon. Kylo, a six-year veteran of the bureau, was scheduled to retire after this shift. It was supposed to be his last day... Read More.

Madison Hazing Investigation: 30 Pledges Found in Hot Basement, Two Fraternity Leaders Arrested

Friday, September 25

Madison police responding to an anonymous tip Wednesday night found roughly 30 partially clothed young men, most of them 18, covered in food and liquids inside an 81-degree basement at the Alpha Epsilon Pi house on Langdon Street. Several pledges had visible injuries consistent... Read More.

Avelo Extends SRQ Booking Window Through Spring 2027: What Suncoast Travelers Need to Know

Friday, September 25

Avelo Airlines has extended its booking schedule through April 20, 2027, giving Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport travelers more time to plan spring trips. The move opens up additional dates across the carrier’s network, including its nonstop service from SRQ to Tweed-New Haven Airport in Connecticut... Read More.

South Carolina Teen Found Dead by Her Mother; Suspect Denied Bond

Thursday, September 24

A South Carolina mother went into an apartment Wednesday morning and found her 17-year-old daughter dead. Destiny Kennedy, a senior at Union County High School, was discovered face down with blood on her body in a home on Chambers Avenue. Police responded around 7:45... Read More.

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Surgery Later in Life: How Suncoast Families Should Weigh Risk, Recovery and What Matters Most

Susan Sarandon Among 100+ Detained at NYC Anti-Netanyahu Protest Ahead of U.N. Speech

Ellis Island: How the Gateway That Welcomed 98% of Arrivals Shaped American Families

InvestigateTV+ Exposes Online Extremist Network Targeting Children, Plus a Hard Look at Long-Term Care

Dee Brock, Who Founded the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dies at 96

Portland K-9 Kylo Killed on Final Shift Before Retirement During Deadly Shooting

Madison Hazing Investigation: 30 Pledges Found in Hot Basement, Two Fraternity Leaders Arrested

Avelo Extends SRQ Booking Window Through Spring 2027: What Suncoast Travelers Need to Know

South Carolina Teen Found Dead by Her Mother; Suspect Denied Bond

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