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Charleston Teen Loses Eye in Shooting: What Suncoast Families Need to Know About “Poking” and Unlocked Guns

Thursday, October 15

A 14-year-old boy in Charleston, South Carolina, is recovering after being shot in the face by a friend, a 17-year-old who police say pointed a gun and fired. Derrick Simmons lost his left eye and was wounded in the shoulder. His mother says he’s... Read More.

Live Music on the Suncoast: Your October 16–18 Weekend Guide

Thursday, October 15

Clearwater Jazz Holiday anchors one of the busiest live music weekends of the fall, running all three days at Coachman Park with a headliner list that includes Arturo Sandoval, Sheila E. & The E-Train, Larkin Poe, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Dumpstaphunk Plays Sly, and... Read More.

Florida Stone Crab Season Is Open: What Suncoast Seafood Lovers Should Know

Thursday, October 15

Florida’s stone crab season opened October 15 and runs through May 1, 2027, which means fresh claws are arriving at markets and restaurants across the Suncoast. From Bradenton to Venice, this is the stretch of the calendar seafood fans wait for all summer.The harvest... Read More.

Louisiana Man Charged After Shooting at Teens Toilet-Papering Homes: A Prank Gone Wrong

Thursday, October 15

A homecoming tradition nearly turned deadly near Arnaudville, Louisiana, this week. Authorities say 71-year-old Travis Frederick opened fire on a group of at least five high school students who were toilet-papering neighborhood homes late Monday night. One shot went toward the students, and a... Read More.

Venice High Football Coach Named in Felony Eavesdropping Affidavit as Sheriff’s Investigation Continues

Thursday, October 15

Sarasota County Schools has confirmed an active Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office investigation involving Venice High head football coach Thomas John Peacock III. According to a probable cause affidavit, Peacock is named in an allegation of illegal interception of communications, a felony under Florida law.... Read More.

Hidden Camera in T.J. Maxx Dressing Room: Former Employee Now Faces Underage Recording Charges

Wednesday, October 14

A hidden camera in a women’s dressing room is the kind of story that makes you pause the next time you pull a curtain closed. Back on Feb. 28, a customer at a T.J. Maxx in Machesney Park, Illinois spotted a camera lens tucked... Read More.

Voter Guides for Sarasota and Manatee Counties Are Here: What to Know Before November 3

Wednesday, October 14

Two nonpartisan voter guides are now available for Sarasota and Manatee county voters ahead of the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Each guide is split into two parts: a shared section covering statewide, federal and judicial races plus all three constitutional amendments,... Read More.

Amendment 3 on Florida’s November Ballot: Bigger Homestead Exemption, Bigger Questions for Sarasota County

Wednesday, October 14

Florida voters will decide Amendment 3 on November 3, a measure that raises the homestead property tax exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. For homeowners across Sarasota and Manatee counties, that means a noticeably smaller tax bill. For retirees and snowbirds... Read More.

Bradenton School Zone Speeding Drops 96.8%: What the New Report Means for Suncoast Drivers

Wednesday, October 14

Bradenton Police handed City Council a two-year scorecard on Wednesday, and the school zone speed program is posting numbers that are hard to argue with. Speeding in school zones fell 96.8% from 2024 to 2026 compared to the original baseline, according to Records Management... Read More.

Pope Leo XIV Thanks Faithful in First Message After Lung Cancer Surgery

Wednesday, October 14

Pope Leo XIV has released his first public message since undergoing surgery for lung cancer, thanking Catholics for their prayers and asking them to keep praying for him. Doctors confirmed lung adenocarcinoma and removed the lower lobe of his right lung on Tuesday. By... Read More.

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Charleston Teen Loses Eye in Shooting: What Suncoast Families Need to Know About “Poking” and Unlocked Guns

Live Music on the Suncoast: Your October 16–18 Weekend Guide

Florida Stone Crab Season Is Open: What Suncoast Seafood Lovers Should Know

Louisiana Man Charged After Shooting at Teens Toilet-Papering Homes: A Prank Gone Wrong

Venice High Football Coach Named in Felony Eavesdropping Affidavit as Sheriff’s Investigation Continues

Hidden Camera in T.J. Maxx Dressing Room: Former Employee Now Faces Underage Recording Charges

Voter Guides for Sarasota and Manatee Counties Are Here: What to Know Before November 3

Amendment 3 on Florida’s November Ballot: Bigger Homestead Exemption, Bigger Questions for Sarasota County

Bradenton School Zone Speeding Drops 96.8%: What the New Report Means for Suncoast Drivers

Pope Leo XIV Thanks Faithful in First Message After Lung Cancer Surgery

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