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Man Uses Stolen Walmart Vest as Disguise to Steal Apple Watches in Florida

Thursday, August 13

A Hillsborough County man is facing multiple felony charges after a creative, but ultimately failed, shoplifting scheme at two different Walmart stores. Deputies say Devan Cherry, 42, first stole an employee vest from a Walmart on Fletcher Avenue. He then drove to a second... Read More.

Haines City Officer Charged With Database Misuse: What It Means for Your Privacy on the Suncoast

Thursday, August 13

A Haines City police officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly using a law enforcement database for unauthorized purposes. Officer Christopher Goodson was charged with offenses against users of computers and official misconduct. The department confirms he has been placed on paid administrative leave,... Read More.

Connecticut Man Killed in Revenge Home Invasion: What We Know About the Attack

Thursday, August 13

A quiet Connecticut neighborhood became the scene of a horrific crime just before 3 a.m. when two men allegedly forced their way through a sliding glass door and opened fire on a sleeping couple. Fred Werner, 69, was killed instantly. His wife, Sandy Cooper,... Read More.

MCR Health Receives $1.31M in Florida’s $188M Rural Health Care Investment: What It Means for Suncoast Residents

Wednesday, August 12

Florida is making a significant investment in rural health care. Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $188 million in awards through the Rural Health Transformation Program, and MCR Health, a provider with deep roots in the Suncoast community, is set to receive $1.31 million. The... Read More.

Mom Charged After 6-Year-Old with Autism Jumps from Window and Tests Positive for Cocaine

Wednesday, August 12

A West Virginia woman is facing a child neglect charge after her 6-year-old son, who has autism, jumped from a second-story apartment window on Monday. The boy was taken to the hospital and later tested positive for cocaine, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s... Read More.

Palmetto High School Athletic Director Bryan Wilkes Dies: A Suncoast Legend Remembered

Wednesday, August 12

Palmetto High School is in mourning this week after the passing of its athletic director, Bryan Wilkes. Confirmed by ABC7, Wilkes was a true Suncoast native, born and raised in Bradenton and a graduate of Southeast High School. He dedicated nearly two decades of... Read More.

16 Inmates Struck by Lightning at Ohio Prison: 7 Still Hospitalized

Wednesday, August 12

A lightning strike during an evening meal routine turned into a mass casualty event at a Lorain County, Ohio prison Tuesday night. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction confirmed that 16 inmates were hit by lightning as they walked back from the cafeteria.... Read More.

North Port’s New Fire Station 87 in Wellen Park Is Officially Open and Already Saving Time

Wednesday, August 12

North Port Fire Rescue marked the official opening of Fire Station 87 in Wellen Park on Tuesday with a hose uncoupling ceremony. The station, which has been in service since June, is the department’s seventh and represents a $10.2 million investment in the future... Read More.

Social Security Fast-Tracks 14 New Conditions for Disability Benefits: What It Means for Families

Wednesday, August 12

The Social Security Administration has expanded its Compassionate Allowances program, adding 14 new conditions that will receive expedited review for disability benefits. These conditions are so severe and so clearly disabling that claims can be processed in a fraction of the normal time. The... Read More.

Sarasota Nonprofit SRQ Bike Boys Gives Free Bikes to Workers Who Need Them Most

Wednesday, August 12

That bike gathering dust in your garage? For someone on the Suncoast, it could be the difference between keeping a job and losing it. SRQ Bike Boys, a Sarasota nonprofit founded in 2014, collects used bicycles, repairs them, and gives them away completely free... Read More.

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Man Uses Stolen Walmart Vest as Disguise to Steal Apple Watches in Florida

Haines City Officer Charged With Database Misuse: What It Means for Your Privacy on the Suncoast

Connecticut Man Killed in Revenge Home Invasion: What We Know About the Attack

MCR Health Receives $1.31M in Florida’s $188M Rural Health Care Investment: What It Means for Suncoast Residents

Mom Charged After 6-Year-Old with Autism Jumps from Window and Tests Positive for Cocaine

Palmetto High School Athletic Director Bryan Wilkes Dies: A Suncoast Legend Remembered

16 Inmates Struck by Lightning at Ohio Prison: 7 Still Hospitalized

North Port’s New Fire Station 87 in Wellen Park Is Officially Open and Already Saving Time

Sarasota Nonprofit SRQ Bike Boys Gives Free Bikes to Workers Who Need Them Most

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