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Richard Riehle of “Office Space” Fame Dies at 78: Remembering the Suncoast’s Favorite Character Actor

Monday, October 19

Richard Riehle, the familiar face best known as Tom Smykowski in the 1999 comedy “Office Space,” died Thursday in Los Angeles at 78. Friends told TMZ the death was from natural causes, and Variety confirmed it. Riehle built a remarkable career as a character... Read More.

Early Voting Opens in Lee, Charlotte and Hendry Counties: Sites, Hours and What’s on Voters’ Minds

Monday, October 19

Early voting is open across Charlotte, Hendry and Lee counties as of today. Voters can use any of twelve early voting sites from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and there’s no assigned precinct during early voting, so you can pick the location that... Read More.

PlayStation 5 Marketplace Deal Turns Into Robbery: What Suncoast Sellers Need to Know Before Their Next Meetup

Monday, October 19

A Facebook Marketplace sale in Martinez, Georgia, turned into a robbery Friday when three buyers slammed the car door on a $500 PlayStation 5 and sped off without paying. The 23-year-old seller had handed the console through the open car window so the buyers... Read More.

Wisconsin Neighbor Admits Killed 13 Goats in Marathon County Fence Dispute

Monday, October 19

A long-running argument over a shared fence line in rural Wisconsin turned into one of the more disturbing animal cruelty cases of the year. Farmer Dean Ress discovered 13 of his goats dead in October 2024 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Some had been shot,... Read More.

Florida Charges Raúl Castro in 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Shootdown

Monday, October 19

Florida prosecutors have obtained an arrest warrant charging former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft. According to the attorney general’s office, three unarmed Cessnas left Opa-Locka Airport on Feb.... Read More.

North Carolina Church Fire Destroys Building, But Pastor Says the Church Is Not Gone

Monday, October 19

A Sunday morning fire at Dover Baptist Church in Shelby, North Carolina, collapsed part of the roof and heavily damaged the front sanctuary, forcing the cancellation of services on Oct. 18. Crews responded shortly after 7 a.m. to find flames tearing through the one-story... Read More.

Louisiana Man Jailed After Machete Attack on Dog; Animal Died Sunday

Monday, October 19

A 29-year-old Louisiana man is in custody after deputies say he threatened a woman with a machete and attacked her dog, which later died from its injuries. Kevin Lightell of Bayou L’Ourse was arrested Saturday, Oct. 17, according to Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon.... Read More.

Buying Before Selling on the Suncoast? How to Handle Two Mortgages

Monday, October 19

Plenty of Suncoast homeowners are facing a familiar squeeze: they’ve found the next place, but the current house hasn’t sold. Buying before selling can mean paying two mortgages at once, and that changes the math on any move. NerdWallet expert Kate Wood says perfectly... Read More.

Only 70 U.S. Airports Have This Runway Safety System — Should Yours?

Monday, October 19

An Amazon cargo plane overran a Miami runway by 1,200 feet in September, killing five people. The NTSB is now asking whether a runway-end safety system called EMAS could have made a difference — and why most U.S. airports don’t have one. EMAS uses... Read More.

Rays One Win from World Series After 3-1 Win in Game 5

Monday, October 19

The Tampa Bay Rays are one win away from the World Series after beating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. Tampa Bay scored in each of the first three innings and finished with seven hits, keeping pressure... Read More.

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Richard Riehle of “Office Space” Fame Dies at 78: Remembering the Suncoast’s Favorite Character Actor

Early Voting Opens in Lee, Charlotte and Hendry Counties: Sites, Hours and What’s on Voters’ Minds

PlayStation 5 Marketplace Deal Turns Into Robbery: What Suncoast Sellers Need to Know Before Their Next Meetup

Wisconsin Neighbor Admits Killed 13 Goats in Marathon County Fence Dispute

Florida Charges Raúl Castro in 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Shootdown

North Carolina Church Fire Destroys Building, But Pastor Says the Church Is Not Gone

Louisiana Man Jailed After Machete Attack on Dog; Animal Died Sunday

Buying Before Selling on the Suncoast? How to Handle Two Mortgages

Only 70 U.S. Airports Have This Runway Safety System — Should Yours?

Rays One Win from World Series After 3-1 Win in Game 5

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