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Federal Contract Cut Leaves 20,000 Migrant Children in Florida and Nationwide Without Legal Aid

Friday, July 31

A $65 million federal contract with the Acacia Center for Justice was terminated today, leaving more than 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children across the country without free legal representation. The contract, managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, provided legal screenings, court assistance,... Read More.

Bradenton Reveals What It Takes for Aviata Residents to Return After Roof Collapse Displaces 157 Seniors

Thursday, July 30

A roof collapse at Aviata at Bradenton Villas sent shockwaves through the Suncoast community last week, forcing the evacuation of 157 residents. Now the City of Bradenton has released a clear set of requirements for the facility to reopen. The property owners must hire... Read More.

Mother Charged After Infant Dies in Hot Car at Hospital Where She Works

Thursday, July 30

A 29-year-old Georgia mother is facing second-degree murder charges after her one-year-old son died in a hot car outside the hospital where she works. Deja Coleman had dropped off her two older children at daycare before driving to Northside Gwinnett Hospital. She forgot the... Read More.

Yoga With Dolphins at Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Wellness for You, Enrichment for Them

Thursday, July 30

Clearwater Marine Aquarium has launched a monthly yoga series that puts participants right in front of the dolphin exhibits, and it turns out the dolphins are just as engaged as the humans. The sessions, led by Madeira Beach Yoga co-owner Sherry Duquet, give guests... Read More.

Hope Florida Scandal Reignites: Judge to Decide Fate of Secret Grand Jury Report on $10 Million Medicaid Transfer

Thursday, July 30

A political firestorm is heating up again on the Suncoast and across Florida. The Hope Florida scandal, which involves accusations that $10 million in Medicaid settlement money was diverted from children’s healthcare to fund political campaigns, is back in the headlines. A grand jury... Read More.

First Alert: Heavy Rain, High Heat, and Rip Currents Hit Sarasota and Bradenton This Weekend

Thursday, July 30

The Suncoast is in for a classic summer weekend — and by classic, we mean hot, humid, and stormy. A First Alert is in effect through Sunday as rain chances hover around 70% across Sarasota and Bradenton. Expect heavy downpours near the coast in... Read More.

Two Arrested After Mothballs Endanger Nesting Shorebirds on St. Pete Beach

Wednesday, July 29

Two St. Petersburg men are facing serious charges after allegedly spreading mothballs on St. Pete Beach, putting protected shorebirds at risk. Christopher Monroe and Robert Czyszczon were arrested on July 29 by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers. The charges include felony littering... Read More.

Fired Booker High Coach Carlos Woods Under Criminal Investigation: What We Know

Wednesday, July 29

Carlos Woods, the former head football coach and athletic director at Booker High School, is now facing a criminal investigation. Sarasota Police confirmed the probe on Wednesday, the same week Woods was fired from his coaching and administrative roles. Woods led the Tornadoes to... Read More.

Tennessee Trooper Uses Facebook to Arrest Suspect After High-Speed Corvette Chase

Wednesday, July 29

A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper proved that sometimes the best detective work happens on social media. Last Sunday, the trooper spotted a red Corvette doing a burnout and attempted a traffic stop. The driver, identified as Devin Jackson, sped off through Memphis, running red... Read More.

Heatwave Power Struggle: How Data Centers Are Competing for Your Air Conditioning

Wednesday, July 29

It’s been a scorcher on the Suncoast, and your air conditioner has been working overtime. But it’s not the only thing pulling a heavy load from the electric grid. A warning from energy experts says that data centers — those giant warehouses full of... Read More.

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Federal Contract Cut Leaves 20,000 Migrant Children in Florida and Nationwide Without Legal Aid

Bradenton Reveals What It Takes for Aviata Residents to Return After Roof Collapse Displaces 157 Seniors

Mother Charged After Infant Dies in Hot Car at Hospital Where She Works

Yoga With Dolphins at Clearwater Marine Aquarium: Wellness for You, Enrichment for Them

Hope Florida Scandal Reignites: Judge to Decide Fate of Secret Grand Jury Report on $10 Million Medicaid Transfer

First Alert: Heavy Rain, High Heat, and Rip Currents Hit Sarasota and Bradenton This Weekend

Two Arrested After Mothballs Endanger Nesting Shorebirds on St. Pete Beach

Fired Booker High Coach Carlos Woods Under Criminal Investigation: What We Know

Tennessee Trooper Uses Facebook to Arrest Suspect After High-Speed Corvette Chase

Heatwave Power Struggle: How Data Centers Are Competing for Your Air Conditioning

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