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NC Congressman Ends Re-Election Bid After Bipartisan Ethics Report

Wednesday, August 5

A North Carolina congressman is out of the race just months before the November midterms. Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew his re-election bid on Wednesday, days after a bipartisan House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for his treatment of young female staffers. The committee... Read More.

Turtles for Tomorrow: New Sarasota Nonprofit Delivers School Supplies Directly to Classrooms

Wednesday, August 5

Sarasota County schools welcome students back next week, and one brand new nonprofit is working behind the scenes to make sure no kid starts the year without the basics. Turtles for Tomorrow, founded by Casey Barrett, is taking a fresh approach to the annual... Read More.

5 Summer Beauty Products That Actually Beat Florida Heat and Humidity

Wednesday, August 5

August on the Suncoast means one thing: survival mode. Between the humidity that hits you the second you leave the house and the sweat that undoes your effort before you reach the car, summer beauty is a real challenge. Beauty and trend expert Mickey... Read More.

Teen in Clown Costume Arrested in Stabbing Death of 78-Year-Old Man

Tuesday, August 4

A bizarre and chilling crime out of East St. Louis, Illinois has captured national attention. A 15-year-old suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection with the fatal stabbing of 78-year-old John Wesley Allen Sr. Police found Allen’s body in the roadway Monday night around 10... Read More.

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation into Rep. Max Miller: What We Know

Tuesday, August 4

The House Ethics Committee confirmed on Tuesday that it has opened an investigation into Ohio Congressman Max Miller. The probe covers allegations of domestic violence, abuse of family members, and possible illegal drug use. The committee was careful to note that opening an investigation... Read More.

Senate Committee Advances Todd Blanche for Attorney General After $1.8B Fund Reversal

Tuesday, August 4

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, clearing a major hurdle after two Republican senators dropped their opposition. Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Thom Tillis had been blocking the nomination unless Blanche rescinded a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization... Read More.

Breezy Bakery in Cortez: Scratch-Made Pastries, Custom Cakes, and Half-Off Sundays

Tuesday, August 4

If you’re planning a trip to Anna Maria Island, or you just live on the Suncoast and love good baked goods, there’s a spot in Cortez you need to know about. Breezy Bakery, at 11904 Cortez Road West, Unit A, is a family-owned shop... Read More.

Tragic Bathtub Drowning in Michigan: A Mother and Baby Lost, and a Safety Reminder for All Parents

Tuesday, August 4

A devastating incident in Waterford, Michigan, is making national headlines. A 36-year-old mother and her 2-month-old son were found unresponsive in a bathtub at an apartment complex Friday night. First responders rushed them to local hospitals, but both were pronounced dead. The Oakland County... Read More.

Mother Warned Foster Care Her Son Couldn’t Swim. He Drowned Anyway.

Monday, August 3

A mother in Ohio is demanding answers after her 6-year-old son, Xion Thomas, drowned in a pool while in foster care. According to the family, Xion was placed with an out-of-network foster family by Lucas County Children Services despite the mother’s explicit warning that... Read More.

Sarasota and Manatee County School Lunch Prices Rise for Fall 2026: What Parents Need to Know

Monday, August 3

School meal prices are going up this fall in both Sarasota and Manatee counties, following a nationwide trend driven by higher food costs and lower federal reimbursements. Manatee County is raising lunch prices by 25 cents for elementary students and 15 cents for secondary... Read More.

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NC Congressman Ends Re-Election Bid After Bipartisan Ethics Report

Turtles for Tomorrow: New Sarasota Nonprofit Delivers School Supplies Directly to Classrooms

5 Summer Beauty Products That Actually Beat Florida Heat and Humidity

Teen in Clown Costume Arrested in Stabbing Death of 78-Year-Old Man

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation into Rep. Max Miller: What We Know

Senate Committee Advances Todd Blanche for Attorney General After $1.8B Fund Reversal

Breezy Bakery in Cortez: Scratch-Made Pastries, Custom Cakes, and Half-Off Sundays

Tragic Bathtub Drowning in Michigan: A Mother and Baby Lost, and a Safety Reminder for All Parents

Mother Warned Foster Care Her Son Couldn’t Swim. He Drowned Anyway.

Sarasota and Manatee County School Lunch Prices Rise for Fall 2026: What Parents Need to Know

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