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Heat Index Near 105 on the Suncoast: Rain Chances Return Wednesday

Tuesday, August 18

Sarasota and Bradenton are in for another hot and humid stretch, with afternoon highs reaching the lower 90s near the coast and mid-90s inland. The heat index, which factors in humidity, will make it feel like 105 degrees or hotter. That’s enough to make... Read More.

Texas Mom Arrested After 3 Kids Found Living in Trash, Filth, No Running Water

Monday, August 17

A welfare check in Nacogdoches, Texas led to the arrest of 28-year-old Keosha Hubbard-Woodson, who now faces three counts of endangering a child. Police responding to the check found three children living in a home with no running water, an extreme amount of trash,... Read More.

Sarasota Approves $100K for Traffic Studies: What It Means for Your Commute

Monday, August 17

The Sarasota City Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve a $100,000 budget amendment for traffic studies tied to development applications. The money covers three agreements with engineering firms, costing an estimated $91,180, and leaves room for a fourth study before fiscal year 2026 ends.... Read More.

This Memphis Bakery Is Hiring People Out of Homelessness and It’s Working: Could the Model Work Here on the Suncoast?

Monday, August 17

Lucy J’s Bakery in Memphis is proving that a loaf of bread can be so much more than a product. Operating out of the Crosstown Concourse, the bakery employs people who are transitioning out of homelessness, paying them a living wage while they train... Read More.

Suncoast Heat Index Hits 110: When Will We Catch a Break?

Sunday, August 16

The Suncoast is in the middle of a serious heat stretch. Saturday’s heat index reached 110 degrees, and Monday is expected to bring more of the same, with feels-like temperatures climbing back to 108-110 degrees. A heat advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m.... Read More.

5 Injured in Overnight Shooting at Virginia State University: What We Know

Saturday, August 15

Five people were shot early Saturday morning at Virginia State University in Ettrick, Virginia, according to university police. The shooting happened around 1:28 a.m. in the Quad Annexes near Boisseau Street and Third Avenue, a residential area of campus. Officers found five victims with... Read More.

Tampa Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Messages to Former Student: What We Know

Friday, August 14

A Tampa middle school teacher is facing serious charges after deputies say he sent inappropriate messages to a former student. Christian Schneider, 31, who teaches at Memorial Middle School, was arrested Aug. 14. He’s charged with two counts of solicitation or possession of child... Read More.

Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Case, But the Legal Fight Is Just Getting Started

Friday, August 14

Luigi Mangione, the 28-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, pleaded guilty Friday in Manhattan federal court to two counts of stalking resulting in death. The plea was open, meaning no deal was struck with prosecutors. Mangione admitted he researched Thompson,... Read More.

Florida Primary Early Voting Ends This Weekend: What You Need to Know Before Tuesday

Friday, August 14

Early voting for Florida’s primary election wraps up this weekend, and election day is right around the corner on Tuesday, August 18th. If you’re registered and haven’t voted yet, this is your last chance to beat the lines. Candidates are leading by example. GOP... Read More.

Teen Arrested After Bystander Shot at Brandon Apartment Complex

Friday, August 14

A quiet evening in Brandon turned chaotic on Aug. 12 when gunfire erupted at an apartment complex on Landon Preserve Circle. Deputies say a 17-year-old fired at another group of people, but the bullet struck someone completely uninvolved. The innocent bystander was shot in... Read More.

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Heat Index Near 105 on the Suncoast: Rain Chances Return Wednesday

Texas Mom Arrested After 3 Kids Found Living in Trash, Filth, No Running Water

Sarasota Approves $100K for Traffic Studies: What It Means for Your Commute

This Memphis Bakery Is Hiring People Out of Homelessness and It’s Working: Could the Model Work Here on the Suncoast?

Suncoast Heat Index Hits 110: When Will We Catch a Break?

5 Injured in Overnight Shooting at Virginia State University: What We Know

Tampa Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Messages to Former Student: What We Know

Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Case, But the Legal Fight Is Just Getting Started

Florida Primary Early Voting Ends This Weekend: What You Need to Know Before Tuesday

Teen Arrested After Bystander Shot at Brandon Apartment Complex

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