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Mother and 4-Year-Old Daughter Die After Anchorage Crash; 1-Year-Old Son Survives and Needs Our Support

Tuesday, August 11

A family is mourning an unimaginable loss after a late-night crash in Anchorage, Alaska. Twenty-three-year-old Kylie Hoogendorn was driving her GMC Sierra just after midnight on July 28 when she struck a light pole. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her two children... Read More.

Anna Maria Island Paid Parking Plan: What It Means for Locals and Visitors

Tuesday, August 11

Anna Maria Island is known for its white sand beaches, quiet streets, and old Florida charm. But anyone who’s tried to park there on a sunny weekend knows it also means traffic jams and endless circling. City commissioners just reviewed a new plan that... Read More.

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.

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Mother and 4-Year-Old Daughter Die After Anchorage Crash; 1-Year-Old Son Survives and Needs Our Support

Anna Maria Island Paid Parking Plan: What It Means for Locals and Visitors

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

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