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Basketball Coach Arrested After Lying to Police to Protect Teen Players in Davenport Theft

Friday, July 24

A basketball coach from Maryland learned a hard lesson this week about the limits of loyalty when it comes to the law. Coach Malik Abdul Harvey, 27, was arrested alongside five teenagers after a theft at a Davenport 7-Eleven early Wednesday morning. The teens,... Read More.

From Grief to Capitol Hill: How Two Mothers Are Fighting a 500% Spike in Nitrous Oxide Deaths

Friday, July 24

Congress held its first hearing this week on the Nitrous Oxide Safety Act, and what made it matter weren’t just the numbers—though they’re alarming enough. A 2025 study found a 500% spike in deaths among people abusing nitrous oxide, a substance that’s readily available... Read More.

Cyclospora in Your Produce: The Right Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables

Friday, July 24

Cyclospora outbreaks happen more often than most of us realize, and the parasite spreads through contaminated fresh produce. Lynn Gordon, a registered nurse and nutrition educator, wants people to understand that protection starts with the basics. Washing firm fruits and vegetables under cold running... Read More.

Charlotte County’s New Victim Notification System: Stay Informed Every Step of Your Case

Friday, July 24

When you report a crime, the last thing you should have to worry about is staying in the dark. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office understands this, which is why they’ve just launched a comprehensive victim notification system designed to keep you informed from your 911... Read More.

Mookie the Shih Tzu: How One Seven-Pound Regular Built Community at Three Suncoast Restaurants

Friday, July 24

Most people think of regulars as the customers who order the same thing every week. But at three Cortez-area restaurants, the real regular is a seven-pound Shih Tzu named Mookie who’s figured out the secret to bringing people together: consistency, bacon, and genuine charm.... Read More.

Nebraska Teacher Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges: What Parents Need to Know About School Safety and Online Grooming

Friday, July 24

A Nebraska band teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage student over three years. Nathaniel Acton, 33, is accused of grooming the victim through Snapchat messaging starting in early 2024, then abusing the student during what... Read More.

Summer Returns to the Suncoast: Heat and Rain Pattern Forecast for This Weekend and Beyond

Friday, July 24

We’re settling back into that unmistakable Gulf Coast summer groove this weekend. Friday brings dangerously hot conditions with a heat index potentially climbing toward 106 degrees, so outdoor activity planning needs to include serious sun safety measures. If you’re planning evening plans, keep one... Read More.

How One Woman’s Fraud Pattern Exposed a Gap in Charity Safeguards

Friday, July 24

Katherine Jackson’s latest arrest isn’t her first dance with fraud. The 42-year-old Indiana resident now faces charges for an eight-thousand-dollar car scam, but that case pales next to allegations that she deliberately faked her own daughter’s terminal illness. She collected over fifteen hundred dollars... Read More.

From Detroit Stages to Suncoast Success: How Karen Klarich Lally Found Her Voice Through Faith and Music

Friday, July 24

Karen Klarich Lally’s path to the Suncoast music scene is a lesson in resilience and second chances. Growing up on a Michigan dairy farm before moving to Detroit as a young adult, she stepped into one of America’s most demanding music environments. But addiction... Read More.

Triple-Digit Heat Index and Daily Storms Coming to Southwest Florida: Here’s How to Stay Safe

Friday, July 24

Southwest Florida is bracing for a challenging week of dangerous heat and daily thunderstorms. Starting today and continuing through next Thursday, heat index values will climb into the triple digits, with Saturday potentially reaching 108 degrees. While actual air temperatures will stay in the... Read More.

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Basketball Coach Arrested After Lying to Police to Protect Teen Players in Davenport Theft

From Grief to Capitol Hill: How Two Mothers Are Fighting a 500% Spike in Nitrous Oxide Deaths

Cyclospora in Your Produce: The Right Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables

Charlotte County’s New Victim Notification System: Stay Informed Every Step of Your Case

Mookie the Shih Tzu: How One Seven-Pound Regular Built Community at Three Suncoast Restaurants

Nebraska Teacher Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges: What Parents Need to Know About School Safety and Online Grooming

Summer Returns to the Suncoast: Heat and Rain Pattern Forecast for This Weekend and Beyond

How One Woman’s Fraud Pattern Exposed a Gap in Charity Safeguards

From Detroit Stages to Suncoast Success: How Karen Klarich Lally Found Her Voice Through Faith and Music

Triple-Digit Heat Index and Daily Storms Coming to Southwest Florida: Here’s How to Stay Safe

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