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Leashed Dog Killed by 10-Foot Alligator in Louisiana: A Sobering Reminder for Gulf Coast Pet Owners

Tuesday, August 11

A routine Saturday morning walk turned into a pet owner’s worst nightmare this weekend in Kenner, Louisiana. Jessica Reynolds was walking her 6-year-old pit bull, Brownie, on a leash near the Laketown pumping station when the dog stopped to drink from the canal. Within... Read More.

Puppy Stolen From Petland: $5,800 Shih Tzu Taken on Camera, Police Ask for Help

Tuesday, August 11

A nine-week-old Shih Tzu puppy named Zima is missing after being stolen from a Petland store in Strongsville, Ohio on Monday afternoon. Surveillance video shows a woman calmly walking out of the store with the puppy, which carried a $5,800 price tag. The store... Read More.

Caribbean Shrimp Po Boy at Hamlet’s Eatery: A New Sarasota Lunch Spot with a Weekly Twist

Tuesday, August 11

Sarasota has a new lunch destination that’s turning heads. Hamlet’s Eatery, a permanent food truck at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, is serving up bold comfort food with a fresh local twist. Chef Mitch recently showcased his Caribbean style Shrimp Po Boy on... Read More.

Lauren Boebert’s Son Tyler Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges: What We Know So Far

Tuesday, August 11

Tyler Boebert, the 21-year-old son of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, was arrested Sunday on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The arrest stems from a 43-second video recorded in February 2024, when Tyler was 18 and... Read More.

Parents Accused of Drunk Walking Toddlers Miles in 108-Degree Heat: What We Can Learn

Tuesday, August 11

It’s the kind of story that makes you do a double take. Police in Glendale, Arizona say Ryan and May Mullin walked their two young children, ages 2 and 4, for about three hours in 108-degree heat after a Cardinals practice. The parents allegedly... Read More.

Sarasota Memorial Named Florida’s Top Employer for Women by Forbes

Monday, August 10

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has a new title to brag about. Forbes just named it the number one employer for women in all of Florida. The ranking comes from a survey of more than 146,000 women across the country, and SMH didn’t just... Read More.

Ben Jones Dead at 84: Remembering Cooter from Dukes of Hazzard and His Surprising Second Act in Politics

Sunday, August 9

Ben Jones, the actor who brought Cooter Davenport to life on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” died Sunday at his home in Luray, Virginia. He was 84. His wife announced on social media that he suffered a massive heart attack. Jones played the beloved mechanic... Read More.

Man Questioned in Woman’s Hanging Death Now Jailed on Unrelated Gun Charge

Sunday, August 9

The case of Tasia Fortune, who was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday, has taken a surprising turn. Terence Anderson, a man who was brought in for questioning after admitting to an argument with Fortune, appeared in court Tuesday. However,... Read More.

Saharan Dust Brings Drier Air to the Suncoast After a Stormy Sunday

Sunday, August 9

Sarasota and the greater Suncoast are in for another round of hit-and-miss afternoon thunderstorms today, but relief is on the way. The storms that fire up this afternoon will be scattered and unpredictable, with some neighborhoods staying dry while others pick up more than... Read More.

Scattered Storms Sunday Give Way to Drier, Hotter Week on the Suncoast

Sunday, August 9

Sunday on the Suncoast brings a classic summer setup: beautiful morning skies followed by a chance of scattered afternoon thunderstorms. The storms won’t be widespread, so some neighborhoods will stay dry while others catch a quick downpour. For anyone heading to the beaches of... Read More.

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Leashed Dog Killed by 10-Foot Alligator in Louisiana: A Sobering Reminder for Gulf Coast Pet Owners

Puppy Stolen From Petland: $5,800 Shih Tzu Taken on Camera, Police Ask for Help

Caribbean Shrimp Po Boy at Hamlet’s Eatery: A New Sarasota Lunch Spot with a Weekly Twist

Lauren Boebert’s Son Tyler Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges: What We Know So Far

Parents Accused of Drunk Walking Toddlers Miles in 108-Degree Heat: What We Can Learn

Sarasota Memorial Named Florida’s Top Employer for Women by Forbes

Ben Jones Dead at 84: Remembering Cooter from Dukes of Hazzard and His Surprising Second Act in Politics

Man Questioned in Woman’s Hanging Death Now Jailed on Unrelated Gun Charge

Saharan Dust Brings Drier Air to the Suncoast After a Stormy Sunday

Scattered Storms Sunday Give Way to Drier, Hotter Week on the Suncoast

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