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Tropical Storm Bertha Weakening But Still Dangerous: What Gulf Coast Residents Need to Know

Wednesday, July 22

Tropical Storm Bertha is showing clear signs of weakness as it drifts westward along the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday morning. With winds currently around 50 miles per hour and its strongest thunderstorms now positioned south of the storm’s center near the Alabama coast,... Read More.

Dangerous Heat and Summer Storms Return to the Suncoast: What You Need to Know This Week

Wednesday, July 22

The Suncoast is trading mild conditions for intense summer weather this week, and it’s important to understand what that means for your outdoor plans and safety. Wednesday and Thursday will feel brutally hot, with official highs in the low-to-mid 90s paired with humidity that... Read More.

16 Sarasota-Manatee Restaurants Earn Wine Spectator Awards: Your Guide to Award-Winning Wine Programs

Wednesday, July 22

The Sarasota and Manatee County dining scene just earned recognition at the national level. Wine Spectator, one of the most respected voices in wine and dining, announced that sixteen local restaurants received 2026 Restaurant Awards for their exceptional wine programs. This isn’t about fancy... Read More.

Self-Defense or Murder: The Messy Reality of an Arizona Woman’s Claim Against Her 82-Year-Old Husband

Wednesday, July 22

A 41-year-old Arizona woman is now facing second-degree murder charges after admitting she stabbed her 82-year-old husband with a 13-inch kitchen knife. The case hinges on a self-defense claim that’s raising serious questions about credibility, evidence, and how courts evaluate domestic violence allegations. Christina... Read More.

Charlotte County I-75 Crash: New York Man Arrested Months Later in Death of Father and Two Young Boys

Tuesday, July 21

A tragic March collision on I-75 in Charlotte County has finally led to an arrest. Ryan Richard Mowdy, a 28-year-old from New York, was taken into custody by the Florida Highway Patrol’s Traffic Homicide Unit following an exhaustive investigation into a crash that claimed... Read More.

Pentagon Standoff: Why Congress Is Fighting Over $1 Trillion Defense Bill and the Iran War

Tuesday, July 21

Capitol Hill is facing a rare defense spending crisis. A $1 trillion defense authorization bill, which typically moves through Congress with bipartisan support, is stalled because Democratic lawmakers are refusing to vote for it without accountability on the Iran war. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan and... Read More.

Bradenton Beach Proposes New Vacation Rental Rules: What the Two-Plus-Two Occupancy Cap Means for Owners and Residents

Tuesday, July 21

Bradenton Beach officials met today to tackle a growing tension between property owners and permanent residents: how many people should be allowed in a vacation rental? The proposed answer is straightforward—two guests per bedroom plus two additional guests. It’s a compromise born from real-world... Read More.

Travel Nurse Stops Knife Attack Using Military Training: The Power of Preparedness

Tuesday, July 21

Last Friday, outside Elderwood Nursing Home in Burlington, Vermont, Leceadricke Young faced a moment that tested everything he’d learned decades earlier. A man had grabbed a woman by the throat and slammed her to the ground. When Young and a fire captain attempted to... Read More.

Storm Threatens Sea Turtle Nests on Anna Maria Island: What Local Experts Are Doing to Help

Tuesday, July 21

Anna Maria Island is home to thousands of sea turtle eggs right now, and a powerful storm system moving through the Gulf Coast has put them in serious danger. The combination of heavy winds, driving rain, rough surf, and sand erosion creates the perfect... Read More.

Tropical Storm Bertha: Southwest Florida Beach & Boating Safety Through Wednesday

Tuesday, July 21

Tropical Storm Bertha has settled in over Southwest Florida, and she’s bringing conditions that demand respect. With seven-foot waves, winds gusting up to 35 miles per hour, and a small craft advisory in effect through Wednesday morning, the combination of hazards means this week... Read More.

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Tropical Storm Bertha Weakening But Still Dangerous: What Gulf Coast Residents Need to Know

Dangerous Heat and Summer Storms Return to the Suncoast: What You Need to Know This Week

16 Sarasota-Manatee Restaurants Earn Wine Spectator Awards: Your Guide to Award-Winning Wine Programs

Self-Defense or Murder: The Messy Reality of an Arizona Woman’s Claim Against Her 82-Year-Old Husband

Charlotte County I-75 Crash: New York Man Arrested Months Later in Death of Father and Two Young Boys

Pentagon Standoff: Why Congress Is Fighting Over $1 Trillion Defense Bill and the Iran War

Bradenton Beach Proposes New Vacation Rental Rules: What the Two-Plus-Two Occupancy Cap Means for Owners and Residents

Travel Nurse Stops Knife Attack Using Military Training: The Power of Preparedness

Storm Threatens Sea Turtle Nests on Anna Maria Island: What Local Experts Are Doing to Help

Tropical Storm Bertha: Southwest Florida Beach & Boating Safety Through Wednesday

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