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Suncoast Aqua Ventures Marks 10 Years of Reef & Beach Cleanup with Cash for Trash at Terra Ceia SeaBreeze Park

Friday, September 4

Suncoast Aqua Ventures is celebrating a decade of environmental action with its 10th Annual Reef & Beach Cleanup, set for Saturday, September 12, at Terra Ceia SeaBreeze Park. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features a “Cash for Trash” competition... Read More.

Troopers Rescue Horses Bound for Canadian Slaughterhouse: What Happens Next?

Friday, September 4

A routine traffic stop in upstate New York this week uncovered a disturbing shipment. New York State Police pulled over Robert Seitz, a truck driver from Pennsylvania, on U.S. Highway 11 in DeKalb. Inside his livestock trailer, troopers found horses that were tagged for... Read More.

Pregnant Woman, 24, Dies After Hair Gets Caught in Go-Kart Sprocket: What We Know About Baylee Johnson’s Tragic Accident

Friday, September 4

A South Carolina community is in mourning after 24-year-old Baylee Johnson died following a tragic go-kart accident. On August 23, Johnson was at a track in Sumter when her hair became caught in the go-kart’s sprocket, according to the Sumter County Coroner. She was... Read More.

Fatal Ohio Horse-and-Buggy Crash Highlights Road Safety for Vulnerable Travelers

Thursday, September 3

A tragic crash in southern Ohio Wednesday morning has left a community mourning and raised questions about sharing the road with slow-moving vehicles. A horse-drawn buggy was struck from behind on U.S. Route 50 in Highland County just after 8:30 a.m. The driver of... Read More.

Record $18 Trillion in U.S. Household Debt: Why So Many Families Are Turning to Credit Cards (And What to Do About It)

Thursday, September 3

The total amount of debt carried by American households just hit a record $18 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, according to new data from the New York Federal Reserve. It’s a staggering number, but the story behind it is even more personal.... Read More.

13-Year-Old Hit by School Bus While Adjusting Her Backpack: What Parents Need to Know About Bus Stop Safety

Thursday, September 3

A routine Tuesday morning turned into a nightmare for one Indiana family. Kaydence Helfert, a 13-year-old seventh grader, had just stepped off her school bus at Grandin Pointe Mobile Home Park in Vanderburgh County. As she bent down to adjust her backpack in the... Read More.

Man with a Brick Vandalizes 81 Cars at Richmond Hospital Parking Lot

Wednesday, September 2

Commuters and hospital workers in Richmond, Virginia had a devastating surprise on Tuesday morning. A 33-year-old man, Tyler Holtrust, was arrested after police say he used a brick to smash the windshields of 81 cars in a parking lot near Main Street Station. The... Read More.

Tropical Moisture Brings Soaking Rain to Sarasota for Labor Day Weekend: Your Hour-by-Hour Plan

Wednesday, September 2

The Suncoast is in for a soggy stretch as tropical moisture continues to sit over the Sarasota region through Labor Day weekend. Thursday has been designated a First Alert Weather Day with rain chances at 70%, after the area received more than seven inches... Read More.

Florida Orders License Plate Readers Removed: What It Means for Suncoast Crime Fighting

Wednesday, September 2

The Florida Department of Transportation has issued a 30-day order to remove automated license plate readers from state road rights-of-way across the state, and Southwest Florida’s top law enforcement officers are not taking it quietly. The decision, which FDOT says stems from rapid expansion,... Read More.

Teen’s Report Leads to Arrest of Oregon Jewelry Store Owner, Hidden Room Discovered Inside Shop

Wednesday, September 2

A disturbing case out of Cornelius, Oregon has local families on alert after police uncovered a hidden room inside a jewelry store. The investigation began when a juvenile victim walked into the Cornelius Police Department to report an assault. That report led deputies to... Read More.

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Suncoast Aqua Ventures Marks 10 Years of Reef & Beach Cleanup with Cash for Trash at Terra Ceia SeaBreeze Park

Troopers Rescue Horses Bound for Canadian Slaughterhouse: What Happens Next?

Pregnant Woman, 24, Dies After Hair Gets Caught in Go-Kart Sprocket: What We Know About Baylee Johnson’s Tragic Accident

Fatal Ohio Horse-and-Buggy Crash Highlights Road Safety for Vulnerable Travelers

Record $18 Trillion in U.S. Household Debt: Why So Many Families Are Turning to Credit Cards (And What to Do About It)

13-Year-Old Hit by School Bus While Adjusting Her Backpack: What Parents Need to Know About Bus Stop Safety

Man with a Brick Vandalizes 81 Cars at Richmond Hospital Parking Lot

Tropical Moisture Brings Soaking Rain to Sarasota for Labor Day Weekend: Your Hour-by-Hour Plan

Florida Orders License Plate Readers Removed: What It Means for Suncoast Crime Fighting

Teen’s Report Leads to Arrest of Oregon Jewelry Store Owner, Hidden Room Discovered Inside Shop

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