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Lakewood Ranch Ice Sports Complex Proposal Heats Up Neighbor Debate Ahead of County Vote

Saturday, July 25

A proposal to build an ice sports complex in Lakewood Ranch is sparking a spirited debate among neighbors. The plan includes a four-level parking garage and a sports bar, which has some residents raising red flags about traffic safety. Others say the facility is... Read More.

Pregnant Mom With Twins Attacked by Dogs: ‘You Just Mess Somebody’s Whole Life Up’

Saturday, July 25

A routine walk to a relative’s house turned into a nightmare for Audrey Suarez, who is 24 weeks pregnant with twins. On July 17 in Topeka, Kansas, Suarez was attacked by two dogs, leaving her with severe injuries including a broken pinky, a lacerated... Read More.

South Carolina to Host First Democratic Primary in 2028: What It Means for the Race

Saturday, July 25

The Democratic National Committee has made a historic change to the 2028 presidential primary calendar. South Carolina will now hold the first official primary, replacing Iowa after decades of tradition. The DNC Rules Committee chose the Palmetto State over Nevada and New Hampshire in... Read More.

Sarasota Woman’s Water Cut Off Over $800 Bill She Says Is Wrong — And a Plumber Agrees

Friday, July 24

A Sarasota County woman living alone in the Winds of St. Armands North community has been without running water for days after her bill skyrocketed from $50 to more than $800. Her family insists the spike is impossible given her low water usage —... Read More.

Before 1979, All Hurricanes Had Female Names: The Florida Activist Who Changed It

Friday, July 24

It’s hurricane season on the Suncoast, and we track every storm that comes our way. But have you ever noticed that hurricanes alternate between male and female names? That system only started in 1979, and we have a Florida activist to thank for it.For... Read More.

Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee: What a First-Offense OWI Means in Wisconsin vs. Florida

Friday, July 24

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on a charge of operating while intoxicated. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy stopped Romo on I-43 after observing erratic driving. Romo performed poorly... Read More.

Tony Romo Arrested for DUI in Milwaukee: What We Know About the CBS Analyst’s OWI Charge

Friday, July 24

Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current lead NFL color analyst for CBS, was arrested Thursday evening in Milwaukee on a charge of operating while intoxicated. According to police reports, Romo was stopped around 8 p.m. on I-43 and performed poorly on... Read More.

AI Voice Scams on the Suncoast: Why Older Adults Are at Higher Risk and How to Fight Back

Friday, July 24

The same artificial intelligence that powers smart speakers and voice assistants is now being used by scammers to target older adults. Researchers from Florida State University are sounding the alarm: AI-generated voice calls are making it harder than ever for seniors to tell the... Read More.

Iguana Escapes Package at Memphis FedEx: The Story of Titan’s Dramatic Arrival

Friday, July 24

A routine package pickup turned into an unforgettable moment when Roderick Duncan arrived at a Memphis FedEx store to collect his pet iguana, Titan. What should have been a straightforward transaction became a comedy of errors the moment Duncan opened the live animal package.... Read More.

Nearly 200 Sea Turtle Nests Damaged by Tropical Storm Bertha on Anna Maria Island: How Volunteers Fought Back

Friday, July 24

When Tropical Storm Bertha swept across the Gulf Coast in mid-July, it brought more than just heavy rain and wind to our Suncoast community. For the loggerhead sea turtles nesting on Anna Maria Island, the storm created a genuine crisis. Out of 371 nests... Read More.

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Lakewood Ranch Ice Sports Complex Proposal Heats Up Neighbor Debate Ahead of County Vote

Pregnant Mom With Twins Attacked by Dogs: ‘You Just Mess Somebody’s Whole Life Up’

South Carolina to Host First Democratic Primary in 2028: What It Means for the Race

Sarasota Woman’s Water Cut Off Over $800 Bill She Says Is Wrong — And a Plumber Agrees

Before 1979, All Hurricanes Had Female Names: The Florida Activist Who Changed It

Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee: What a First-Offense OWI Means in Wisconsin vs. Florida

Tony Romo Arrested for DUI in Milwaukee: What We Know About the CBS Analyst’s OWI Charge

AI Voice Scams on the Suncoast: Why Older Adults Are at Higher Risk and How to Fight Back

Iguana Escapes Package at Memphis FedEx: The Story of Titan’s Dramatic Arrival

Nearly 200 Sea Turtle Nests Damaged by Tropical Storm Bertha on Anna Maria Island: How Volunteers Fought Back

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