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Memphis Mother Faces First-Degree Murder Charge After Shooting Man Found Under Daughter’s Bed

Monday, July 20

A Memphis mother is now navigating one of the most serious charges in the criminal justice system after a confrontation in her own home. On July 16, 2026, 36-year-old Kendra Scott discovered an intruder under her daughter’s bed. She had access to a firearm... Read More.

Suncoast Scam Alert: How to Spot Fake Student Fundraisers Before You Donate

Monday, July 20

Generosity is part of who we are on the Suncoast. When a young athlete asks for help supporting their team, most of us want to say yes. That’s exactly why scammers are setting up in our shopping plazas, pretending to be high school students... Read More.

From Sarasota to the Rolling Stones: How Naarai Jacobs Made It Big in Music

Monday, July 20

Naarai Jacobs grew up in Sarasota with a dream of making it in the music industry. In 2015, she packed up and moved to Los Angeles to pursue that dream full-time. Eleven years later, that decision has paid off in a way most people... Read More.

Tropical Depression Two Headed to Florida: Here’s What State Officials Actually Expect

Monday, July 20

Florida Emergency Management is keeping tabs on Tropical Depression Two, and they want residents to know what’s really on the radar. Rather than declaring a major emergency, state officials are focused on what they expect to happen: heavy rainfall between 2 and 6 inches,... Read More.

Staycation on a Budget: How to Make Your Local Vacation Feel Like the Real Thing

Monday, July 20

Summer vacation doesn’t have to mean expensive flights, long road trips, and three-star hotel bills. A new survey reveals that 51 percent of Americans are planning to spend less on travel this year, largely due to rising gas and transportation costs. But reducing your... Read More.

Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2026: What You Can Buy Tax-Free and How to Save Big

Monday, July 20

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday kicked off today, July 20, and runs through August 20, giving families in Sarasota and Manatee counties a full month to shop for school essentials without paying sales tax. The holiday covers school supplies up to $50 per item,... Read More.

From Barrier Breaker to Sarasota Legend: Linda Carson Celebrates 88 Years and 62 Years in Broadcasting

Monday, July 20

When Linda Carson started her broadcasting career in Atlanta in 1964, the industry didn’t believe in her. Television executives were certain that audiences wouldn’t tune in to a female broadcaster over the age of 30. Linda ignored that conventional wisdom. Over the next six... Read More.

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is Here: Save for a Full Month

Monday, July 20

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday officially launched today, July 20, and if you’ve got kids or grandkids heading back to class, this is your moment to save. The tax break runs through August 20, giving Suncoast families a full month to knock out their... Read More.

Speed Dating Makes a Comeback in Sarasota: Why Face-to-Face Connection Still Beats the Apps

Monday, July 20

Dating in the digital age has given us unlimited options and unlimited exhaustion. Swipe fatigue is real, ghosting is standard, and those profile pictures don’t always match reality. That’s why an event coming to downtown Sarasota this Thursday might feel like a breath of... Read More.

NYC Federal Building Attack: Man Arrested After Throwing Incendiary Device at Immigration Court

Monday, July 20

Law enforcement arrested a man in New York City after he allegedly threw a makeshift incendiary device at 26 Federal Plaza, a federal building that houses an immigration court. The suspect was found carrying not only the explosive device but also a pellet gun... Read More.

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Memphis Mother Faces First-Degree Murder Charge After Shooting Man Found Under Daughter’s Bed

Suncoast Scam Alert: How to Spot Fake Student Fundraisers Before You Donate

From Sarasota to the Rolling Stones: How Naarai Jacobs Made It Big in Music

Tropical Depression Two Headed to Florida: Here’s What State Officials Actually Expect

Staycation on a Budget: How to Make Your Local Vacation Feel Like the Real Thing

Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2026: What You Can Buy Tax-Free and How to Save Big

From Barrier Breaker to Sarasota Legend: Linda Carson Celebrates 88 Years and 62 Years in Broadcasting

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is Here: Save for a Full Month

Speed Dating Makes a Comeback in Sarasota: Why Face-to-Face Connection Still Beats the Apps

NYC Federal Building Attack: Man Arrested After Throwing Incendiary Device at Immigration Court

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