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Cattle Group Pushes Back on Trump’s Meat Processing Plan, Citing Food Safety Risks

Sunday, August 30

A new proposal from President Trump has cattle ranchers and food safety advocates locked in a heated debate. The president posted on Truth Social Friday suggesting ranchers should be able to process their own meat and sell it commercially, bypassing the federal inspection system... Read More.

Congress Returns to Shutdown Deadline and Iran Funding Fight

Sunday, August 30

Lawmakers are heading back to Washington this week after a month-long recess, and they’ve got a hard deadline: September 30th. That’s when current government funding expires. To avoid a shutdown, Congress needs to pass a continuing resolution, but it’s not going to be a... Read More.

Columbia Officer Killed in Shooting: What We Know About the Tragic Incident

Saturday, August 29

The Columbia Police Department is in mourning after Officer Chris DeLong, 29, was killed in the line of duty Friday. The incident began as a domestic dispute call on Hazelwood Road around 9:27 a.m. The suspect, 33-year-old Adam Dowdy, had left the scene before... Read More.

Cincinnati Assistant Principal Arrested for Sexual Battery of Student: What Parents Need to Know

Saturday, August 29

A Cincinnati assistant principal is facing serious charges after alleged misconduct with a student. Steven Barton, 43, who worked at Aiken New Tech High School, was arrested on a felony sexual battery charge. According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred Wednesday at the... Read More.

New PET Imaging Could Soon Diagnose CTE in Living Patients: What This Means for Athletes and Families

Saturday, August 29

For decades, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, has been a diagnosis reserved for the deceased. The brain disease, linked to repeated head trauma, could only be confirmed during an autopsy. A sobering study from Boston University found that 315 of 338 deceased former NFL... Read More.

Saturday Morning Beach Forecast: Get Out Early, Storms by 1 p.m. on the Suncoast

Saturday, August 29

Saturday is shaping up to be the best beach day of the weekend, but only if you get out there early. Water temperatures on the Suncoast are holding near 88 to 89 degrees, the rip current risk is low, and the surf is minimal.... Read More.

Punta Gorda Approves New 62-Slip Marina: What It Means for Local Boaters

Friday, August 28

Punta Gorda’s waterfront is about to get a major upgrade. On Wednesday, the city council approved a $4 million marina with 62 slips at West Retta Esplanade. The project includes fixed and floating docks, a fishing pier, a breakwater, and utilities like water, power,... Read More.

North Port’s $128 Garbage Fee: What It Means for Your Trash Bill and the City’s Future

Friday, August 28

North Port homeowners might see a one-time charge of $128.01 on their solid waste assessment this year. The money would go toward building a new garbage transfer station near Yorkshire Street and SilverLeaf Road. The city argues the station is a necessary investment to... Read More.

Louisiana Teen Sentenced for Newborn’s Murder: Maximum Juvenile Term Sparks Debate on Justice and Mental Health

Friday, August 28

A 15-year-old girl in Livingston Parish, Louisiana has been handed the maximum sentence allowed under juvenile law for the murder of her newborn child. Judge Matthew Belser ruled Monday that the teen will remain in state custody until her 21st birthday. The baby was... Read More.

18-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Deadly Argument with Grandfather in Alabama

Friday, August 28

A quiet afternoon on John Harold Drive in Madison County, Alabama, turned into a tragedy Thursday when deputies responded to a shooting report and found 62-year-old Marcus Lanier dead from gunshot wounds. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect is Lanier’s own... Read More.

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Congress Returns to Shutdown Deadline and Iran Funding Fight

Columbia Officer Killed in Shooting: What We Know About the Tragic Incident

Cincinnati Assistant Principal Arrested for Sexual Battery of Student: What Parents Need to Know

New PET Imaging Could Soon Diagnose CTE in Living Patients: What This Means for Athletes and Families

Saturday Morning Beach Forecast: Get Out Early, Storms by 1 p.m. on the Suncoast

Punta Gorda Approves New 62-Slip Marina: What It Means for Local Boaters

North Port’s $128 Garbage Fee: What It Means for Your Trash Bill and the City’s Future

Louisiana Teen Sentenced for Newborn’s Murder: Maximum Juvenile Term Sparks Debate on Justice and Mental Health

18-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Deadly Argument with Grandfather in Alabama

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