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Sarasota County Scores Big with Statewide Awards for Sports Tourism Marketing

Saturday, September 5

Visit Sarasota County is celebrating a double win this week. The Florida Public Relations Association presented the organization with an Award of Distinction for its integrated marketing campaign promoting the 2025 USRowing Event Series. The campaign showcased the action at Nathan Benderson Park, which... Read More.

Former Alabama Basketball Player Darius Miles Faces New Contraband Charges While Awaiting Capital Murder Trial

Friday, September 4

Darius Miles, the former University of Alabama basketball player, is back in the news for reasons that keep piling up. Court documents filed this week show Miles is now facing two new charges: a felony tax stamp violation and second-degree promoting prison contraband. The... Read More.

RV Fire Shuts Down I-75 Exit in Charlotte County. Firefighters Rescue Trailer and ATVs

Friday, September 4

It was a dramatic start to the Friday commute for drivers on southbound I-75 near Charlotte County this morning. Around 10:31 a.m., an RV burst into flames near mile marker 170, forcing a temporary shutdown of the exit ramp. Charlotte County Fire & EMS... Read More.

Heartworm Prevention in Florida: Why Year-Round Protection Is Non-Negotiable for Your Pets

Friday, September 4

Living on the Suncoast means we trade harsh winters for sun, sand, and yes, year-round mosquitoes. While most of us swat them away at the beach, our pets don’t have that luxury. Heartworm disease, transmitted through just one mosquito bite, is a serious and... Read More.

New Coquina Beach Ferry Stop Has Anna Maria Island Charter Captains Seeing Red

Friday, September 4

The Gulf Islands Ferry expanded its route on Tuesday with a new stop at Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island. County tourism officials are celebrating the move as a way to cut down on car traffic, reporting 300 to 350 passengers daily during the... Read More.

Nine Years Later, No Arrests in the Disappearance of Jabez Spann: Police Plead for New Tips

Friday, September 4

It has been nine years since 14-year-old Jabez Spann was last seen at a Labor Day barbecue in Sarasota back in 2017. The teen’s disappearance sparked years of searching and heartbreak for his family, and while his remains were eventually discovered in rural Manatee... Read More.

FWC Reminds Suncoast Beachgoers: Give Sea Turtles Space This Labor Day Weekend

Friday, September 4

If your Labor Day plans include a trip to Siesta Key, Lido Beach, or anywhere along the Suncoast, wildlife officials have an important reminder before you unpack the cooler. Sea turtle nesting season is still active in Florida, and hatchlings are currently emerging along... Read More.

Bomb Threat Evacuation Sends 21 Students to Hospital: The Hidden Danger in Every School Emergency Plan

Friday, September 4

A bomb threat at Carter Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee triggered an evacuation that sent the entire student body to the football field. With temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s and a heat advisory active, students waited outside for about an hour. By the time... Read More.

West Virginia Principal Arrested After Hidden Cameras Found in Girls’ Locker Room

Friday, September 4

A West Virginia community is in shock after the arrest of a local high school principal. Eric James, who leads Brooke High School in Wellsburg, was taken into custody following the discovery of hidden cameras in two locations used by female students. According to... Read More.

Walmart Recalls Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend Over E. coli Risk: Check Your Freezer

Friday, September 4

Walmart has issued a recall for its Great Value organic triple berry blend due to possible E. coli contamination. The 10-ounce packages contain strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries, and were sold in 16 states including Florida. The affected bags carry a best-if-used-by date of February... Read More.

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Sarasota County Scores Big with Statewide Awards for Sports Tourism Marketing

Former Alabama Basketball Player Darius Miles Faces New Contraband Charges While Awaiting Capital Murder Trial

RV Fire Shuts Down I-75 Exit in Charlotte County. Firefighters Rescue Trailer and ATVs

Heartworm Prevention in Florida: Why Year-Round Protection Is Non-Negotiable for Your Pets

New Coquina Beach Ferry Stop Has Anna Maria Island Charter Captains Seeing Red

Nine Years Later, No Arrests in the Disappearance of Jabez Spann: Police Plead for New Tips

FWC Reminds Suncoast Beachgoers: Give Sea Turtles Space This Labor Day Weekend

Bomb Threat Evacuation Sends 21 Students to Hospital: The Hidden Danger in Every School Emergency Plan

West Virginia Principal Arrested After Hidden Cameras Found in Girls’ Locker Room

Walmart Recalls Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend Over E. coli Risk: Check Your Freezer

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