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Frito-Lay Worker Killed by Stray Bullet While Stocking Shelves at Nashville Sam’s Club

Sunday, September 6

A routine workday turned tragic in Nashville when 55-year-old Paris Carlock was fatally shot while stocking chips inside a Sam’s Club. Police say the bullet that killed him came from an argument that started at Lavo Lounge, a bar down the street from the... Read More.

$11 Million Settlement After Army Hospital Birth Leaves Soldier’s Child with Permanent Brain Injury

Sunday, September 6

The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit involving Fort Campbell’s Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. The case stems from a September 11, 2021 delivery where medical staff allegedly failed to respond to hours of fetal distress. The... Read More.

RNC Makes History in Dallas While Nation Marks 25 Years Since 9/11: What to Watch This Week

Sunday, September 6

This week is shaping up to be one of the most consequential of the year. In Dallas, the Republican National Committee is holding its first-ever midterm convention. That’s a historic move. Traditionally, conventions only happen during presidential election years. But with control of Congress... Read More.

Man Dies After Car Collides With Pack of Wild Hogs in Oklahoma: What Florida Drivers Should Know

Saturday, September 5

A terrible accident in Stephens County, Oklahoma has captured national attention. Roger Gregory Cummings, 63, died after his vehicle collided with a group of about ten wild hogs. The crash, which occurred between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, sent his car off the roadway... Read More.

Sarasota County Scores Big with Statewide Awards for Sports Tourism Marketing

Saturday, September 5

Visit Sarasota County is celebrating a double win this week. The Florida Public Relations Association presented the organization with an Award of Distinction for its integrated marketing campaign promoting the 2025 USRowing Event Series. The campaign showcased the action at Nathan Benderson Park, which... Read More.

Former Alabama Basketball Player Darius Miles Faces New Contraband Charges While Awaiting Capital Murder Trial

Friday, September 4

Darius Miles, the former University of Alabama basketball player, is back in the news for reasons that keep piling up. Court documents filed this week show Miles is now facing two new charges: a felony tax stamp violation and second-degree promoting prison contraband. The... Read More.

RV Fire Shuts Down I-75 Exit in Charlotte County. Firefighters Rescue Trailer and ATVs

Friday, September 4

It was a dramatic start to the Friday commute for drivers on southbound I-75 near Charlotte County this morning. Around 10:31 a.m., an RV burst into flames near mile marker 170, forcing a temporary shutdown of the exit ramp. Charlotte County Fire & EMS... Read More.

Heartworm Prevention in Florida: Why Year-Round Protection Is Non-Negotiable for Your Pets

Friday, September 4

Living on the Suncoast means we trade harsh winters for sun, sand, and yes, year-round mosquitoes. While most of us swat them away at the beach, our pets don’t have that luxury. Heartworm disease, transmitted through just one mosquito bite, is a serious and... Read More.

New Coquina Beach Ferry Stop Has Anna Maria Island Charter Captains Seeing Red

Friday, September 4

The Gulf Islands Ferry expanded its route on Tuesday with a new stop at Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island. County tourism officials are celebrating the move as a way to cut down on car traffic, reporting 300 to 350 passengers daily during the... Read More.

Nine Years Later, No Arrests in the Disappearance of Jabez Spann: Police Plead for New Tips

Friday, September 4

It has been nine years since 14-year-old Jabez Spann was last seen at a Labor Day barbecue in Sarasota back in 2017. The teen’s disappearance sparked years of searching and heartbreak for his family, and while his remains were eventually discovered in rural Manatee... Read More.

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Frito-Lay Worker Killed by Stray Bullet While Stocking Shelves at Nashville Sam’s Club

$11 Million Settlement After Army Hospital Birth Leaves Soldier’s Child with Permanent Brain Injury

RNC Makes History in Dallas While Nation Marks 25 Years Since 9/11: What to Watch This Week

Man Dies After Car Collides With Pack of Wild Hogs in Oklahoma: What Florida Drivers Should Know

Sarasota County Scores Big with Statewide Awards for Sports Tourism Marketing

Former Alabama Basketball Player Darius Miles Faces New Contraband Charges While Awaiting Capital Murder Trial

RV Fire Shuts Down I-75 Exit in Charlotte County. Firefighters Rescue Trailer and ATVs

Heartworm Prevention in Florida: Why Year-Round Protection Is Non-Negotiable for Your Pets

New Coquina Beach Ferry Stop Has Anna Maria Island Charter Captains Seeing Red

Nine Years Later, No Arrests in the Disappearance of Jabez Spann: Police Plead for New Tips

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