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Brenda Fricker, Oscar-Winning Irish Actress and “Home Alone 2” Icon, Dies at 81

Friday, July 17

Brenda Fricker, the groundbreaking Irish actress who shattered the Hollywood ceiling in 1990, has passed away at the age of 81. Born in Dublin, Fricker made history when she became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for... Read More.

Free Community Cleanup Event This Saturday at Longwood Park: Here’s What You Can Dispose Of

Friday, July 17

Sarasota County residents in North Sarasota have a convenient and completely free opportunity to clear out their garages, yards, and storage areas this Saturday, July 18. The community cleanup event runs from 8 a.m. to noon at Longwood Park, located at 6050 Longwood Run... Read More.

Three Children, Years of Isolation: What Went Wrong in Michigan Child Abuse Case

Friday, July 17

A Michigan woman has accepted a plea deal in one of the most disturbing child welfare cases in recent memory. Kelli Bryant, 35, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse after authorities discovered she had abandoned her three children in an... Read More.

One Witness’s Decision Saved a Baby’s Life in St. Louis Child Endangerment Case

Friday, July 17

On Wednesday, a St. Louis baby’s fate came down to one person’s decision to stop and help. Christopher Pearson, 36, left an infant in a car seat on Goodfellow Avenue near Natural Bridge. When the baby’s mother called asking where her child was, Pearson... Read More.

First Alert Days on the Suncoast: What to Expect This Weekend and Beyond

Friday, July 17

The Suncoast is entering a period of unsettled weather that will impact weekend plans and everyday activities through next Wednesday. ABC7 has designated these days as First Alert Days, signaling conditions significant enough to warrant advance planning. From Friday through Wednesday, afternoon thunderstorms are... Read More.

10 Gulf Coast Attractions Locals Dismiss but Actually Deserve Your Time

Friday, July 17

Every local knows the eye-roll moment: someone mentions visiting Clearwater Beach’s Pier 60 or Tarpon Springs’ sponge docks, and you think, “Really? That touristy place?” But dismissing popular Gulf Coast attractions just because they’re crowded might mean missing out on genuinely worthwhile experiences. The... Read More.

Trump’s Election Security Claims and the Voter ID Debate: What You Need to Know

Friday, July 17

President Trump’s Thursday night address brought election security concerns front and center, claiming China accessed voter records and warning that Russia and North Korea are probing U.S. voting infrastructure. He announced the immediate declassification of intelligence about these vulnerabilities and pushed Congress hard to... Read More.

Trump’s Election Security Claims: What You Need to Know About the Save America Act

Thursday, July 16

President Trump delivered a prime-time address Thursday making serious allegations about foreign interference in U.S. elections. He claimed China accessed voter records in multiple states and announced the immediate declassification of intelligence revealing vulnerabilities in American election infrastructure. The centerpiece of his push is... Read More.

Construction Worker Hit by Truck in Hit-and-Run: What Happened and Why Safety Matters

Thursday, July 16

A construction worker in Outagamie County, Wisconsin experienced a frightening moment on Wednesday when a truck driver ignored traffic direction at a work zone and struck the worker with the truck’s side-view mirror. Rather than stopping to check on the injured worker, the driver... Read More.

White House Teleprompter Operator Caught Betting on Trump Speeches: What We Know About the Investigation

Thursday, July 16

A White House teleprompter operator found himself at the center of a federal investigation after allegedly using his insider access to place bets on President Trump’s speeches. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the operator accumulated nearly $100,000 in winnings on Kalshi,... Read More.

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Brenda Fricker, Oscar-Winning Irish Actress and “Home Alone 2” Icon, Dies at 81

Free Community Cleanup Event This Saturday at Longwood Park: Here’s What You Can Dispose Of

Three Children, Years of Isolation: What Went Wrong in Michigan Child Abuse Case

One Witness’s Decision Saved a Baby’s Life in St. Louis Child Endangerment Case

First Alert Days on the Suncoast: What to Expect This Weekend and Beyond

10 Gulf Coast Attractions Locals Dismiss but Actually Deserve Your Time

Trump’s Election Security Claims and the Voter ID Debate: What You Need to Know

Trump’s Election Security Claims: What You Need to Know About the Save America Act

Construction Worker Hit by Truck in Hit-and-Run: What Happened and Why Safety Matters

White House Teleprompter Operator Caught Betting on Trump Speeches: What We Know About the Investigation

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