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Rays Likely to Stay in Tampa, Florida First in Nation on EBT Restrictions: What You Need to Know

Monday, August 24

Governor Ron DeSantis made a pair of announcements during a Monday news conference at Feeding Tampa Bay that will impact the Tampa Bay region. The governor says he’s been told the Tampa Bay Rays may remain in the area, and he voiced support for... Read More.

Bradenton Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Stabbing of 15-Year-Old

Monday, August 24

A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being stabbed multiple times in Bradenton, and the suspect is now in custody. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Quazone Taylor on Sunday, charging him with attempted murder. Deputies responded to a residence on 33rd Avenue Drive East... Read More.

Rotary Club of Sarasota Celebrates 100 Years with Major Gifts to Schools and Food Pantry

Monday, August 24

The Rotary Club of Sarasota is marking a monumental milestone this week: 100 years of community service. But this centennial celebration is about more than cake and speeches. The club is putting its money where its mission is. Over the past four years, the... Read More.

Arizona Woman Loses $35,000 in Jury Duty Phone Scam: How to Protect Yourself

Monday, August 24

A phone call about missed jury duty turned into a nightmare for an Arizona woman identified only as Kristine. The caller, posing as “Lieutenant Mark Newman,” told her she faced jail time unless she paid fake fines immediately. Over the course of the day,... Read More.

Trump Admin Hits the Road for Midterm Push, While MLK Anniversary Rally Demands Voting Rights

Sunday, August 23

Congress is on recess this week, but that doesn’t mean Washington is quiet. The Trump administration is fanning out across the country, with Vice President JD Vance visiting a defense tech manufacturer in Maine on Monday and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth touring Nebraska... Read More.

Wisconsin Teen Dies After Football Game Injury: A Small Town’s Heartbreak and a Message for Every Parent

Sunday, August 23

The high school football season is a Friday night tradition that brings families and communities together across the country, including right here on the Suncoast. But in Alma Center, Wisconsin, that tradition turned to tragedy this weekend. Adam Massman, a 17-year-old senior quarterback and... Read More.

Michael Wright, Star of “The Five Heartbeats,” Dies at 70: A Legacy Remembered

Saturday, August 22

Michael Wright, the actor who captured hearts as Eddie King Jr. in the 1991 film “The Five Heartbeats,” has died at age 70. His wife, Susan Wright, confirmed the news on Instagram Friday, sharing that he passed away Wednesday from heart failure and complications... Read More.

Oregon Music Teacher Charged with Child Sex Crimes: What Parents Need to Know

Saturday, August 22

An Oregon music teacher is in custody after a grand jury indicted him on charges of first-degree rape, sexual abuse, kidnapping, and providing marijuana to a minor. Derek Douglas Reeder, 44, was arrested Thursday in Oregon City. Court records say he met the child... Read More.

Final Weeks of Sea Turtle Season on Anna Maria Island: 179 Nests Still Waiting to Hatch

Friday, August 21

Sea turtle nesting season on Anna Maria Island is entering its final chapter. Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch reported no new nests or adult turtle crawls this week, signaling that the mama turtles may have finished their work for the year. But the story... Read More.

Sarasota Police Officer Fired After 335 Searches of the Same License Plate

Friday, August 21

A former Sarasota police officer is facing arrest after an investigation found he repeatedly accessed Flock camera data to search the same license plate. Cory Waiters, 38, was terminated and arrested on Aug. 19. The internal probe began after a USA Today reporter flagged... Read More.

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Rays Likely to Stay in Tampa, Florida First in Nation on EBT Restrictions: What You Need to Know

Bradenton Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Stabbing of 15-Year-Old

Rotary Club of Sarasota Celebrates 100 Years with Major Gifts to Schools and Food Pantry

Arizona Woman Loses $35,000 in Jury Duty Phone Scam: How to Protect Yourself

Trump Admin Hits the Road for Midterm Push, While MLK Anniversary Rally Demands Voting Rights

Wisconsin Teen Dies After Football Game Injury: A Small Town’s Heartbreak and a Message for Every Parent

Michael Wright, Star of “The Five Heartbeats,” Dies at 70: A Legacy Remembered

Oregon Music Teacher Charged with Child Sex Crimes: What Parents Need to Know

Final Weeks of Sea Turtle Season on Anna Maria Island: 179 Nests Still Waiting to Hatch

Sarasota Police Officer Fired After 335 Searches of the Same License Plate

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