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Groom Dances with Woman Who Received His Mother’s Lungs at Wedding — A Story of Life, Love, and Organ Donation

Tuesday, July 28

A Texas groom made headlines after an emotional wedding dance that touched hearts across the country. Matthew Firth, who lost his mother Amy in 2012, chose to share the traditional mother-son dance with Carrie Giddens — the woman who received Amy’s lungs in a... Read More.

15-Year-Old Hero Who Saved Girl from Harassment Shot and Killed Three Months Later

Tuesday, July 28

Da’Jon Anthony Hayes-Burr was just 15 years old, but he already had the kind of courage most adults hope they’d find if the moment ever came. In April, he saw a 45-year-old man harassing 12-year-old Bristol Staisel. Without hesitating, Da’Jon stepped in to protect... Read More.

“I Failed You”: Georgia Sheriff Takes Blame After Murder Suspect Escapes Jail – Manhunt Underway

Monday, July 27

A small Georgia county is on edge after a murder suspect escaped from the Atkinson County Jail early Sunday morning. Pablo Zuriel Miranda, 32, was assigned to load food trays into a transport van. When a jailer turned her back, Miranda ran. He has... Read More.

Iowa Man 3D-Prints Free Mobility Trainers for Kids, Donates 300 Hours of Work Per Device

Monday, July 27

One man with a 3D printer is quietly changing lives for children with disabilities, one painstaking layer at a time. Anthony Duran of Bettendorf, Iowa, builds custom mobility trainers that help kids who can’t walk experience the world around them. These trainers can cost... Read More.

Missing Ocala Teen Found Safe After Amber Alert Chase Ended With PIT Maneuver

Monday, July 27

A Florida Amber Alert that had the entire state on edge Monday ended with a 13-year-old girl safe and her alleged abductor in custody. Juliet Ariose was reported missing from Ocala, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office quickly issued an Amber Alert. The suspect,... Read More.

Why Florida’s Storms Took an Unexpected Turn on the Suncoast

Monday, July 27

If you looked at the radar Monday and thought something looked off, you were right. Florida’s typical summertime thunderstorms, which usually drift east to west or west to east, moved in a north-to-south pattern across the Suncoast. Meteorologists say winds from the north-northwest steered... Read More.

Sarasota Police Search for Suspect in Booker High School Parking Lot Shooting

Monday, July 27

A youth football event at Booker High School took a frightening turn on July 18 when shots were fired in the parking lot. Sarasota police say no one was injured, but the investigation has led them to a wanted man with a lengthy criminal... Read More.

Florida Lobster Mini-Season 2026: Rules, Limits, and What Every Suncoast Diver Needs to Know

Monday, July 27

Florida’s two-day Lobster Mini-Season is almost here, running Wednesday, July 29 through Thursday, July 30. For divers and boaters across the Suncoast, from the beaches of Siesta Key to the piers of Venice, this is the prime window to catch spiny lobster for the... Read More.

FWC Accused of Illegal Driver’s License Data Access in Federal Lawsuit: What It Means for Florida Residents

Monday, July 27

A new federal lawsuit is raising serious questions about privacy and government overreach here in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is accused of illegally accessing driver’s license data to target people who criticized a bear hunt. The case started with a poaching... Read More.

Bradenton Roof Collapse: Assisted Living Facility Had Years of Ignored Leaks, State Records Show

Monday, July 27

A Saturday morning roof collapse at Aviata at Bradenton Villas forced the evacuation of all 157 residents — but state inspection records show the building had problems for years. Documents reveal roof leaks and damage dating back to at least 2023, including unrepaired damage... Read More.

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Groom Dances with Woman Who Received His Mother’s Lungs at Wedding — A Story of Life, Love, and Organ Donation

15-Year-Old Hero Who Saved Girl from Harassment Shot and Killed Three Months Later

“I Failed You”: Georgia Sheriff Takes Blame After Murder Suspect Escapes Jail – Manhunt Underway

Iowa Man 3D-Prints Free Mobility Trainers for Kids, Donates 300 Hours of Work Per Device

Missing Ocala Teen Found Safe After Amber Alert Chase Ended With PIT Maneuver

Why Florida’s Storms Took an Unexpected Turn on the Suncoast

Sarasota Police Search for Suspect in Booker High School Parking Lot Shooting

Florida Lobster Mini-Season 2026: Rules, Limits, and What Every Suncoast Diver Needs to Know

FWC Accused of Illegal Driver’s License Data Access in Federal Lawsuit: What It Means for Florida Residents

Bradenton Roof Collapse: Assisted Living Facility Had Years of Ignored Leaks, State Records Show

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