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Nashville Pedal Tavern Crash Hurts 10, and the Distracted Driving Lesson Hits Home on the Suncoast

Friday, October 23

Ten of the thirteen people aboard a Nashville pedal tavern were injured Thursday night when a distracted driver rear-ended them on Demonbreun Street. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. when a westbound Toyota RAV4 struck the rolling bar bike. By Friday morning, six victims... Read More.

Bodycam Video Released in Georgia Shooting of HeeHaw the Pet Donkey: Owner Sues Officer

Friday, October 23

Bodycam video is now public in the August shooting of a 1-year-old pet donkey named HeeHaw in Cedartown, Georgia. According to the incident report, officers were on the property searching for a missing child when the donkey trotted toward them. An officer tried to... Read More.

Sarasota County Confirms Local West Nile Case: What Suncoast Residents Need to Know

Friday, October 23

Sarasota County health officials have confirmed a human case of West Nile virus, and the Department of Health in Sarasota County says it was locally acquired, meaning the virus is circulating in local mosquitoes rather than being tied to travel. A mosquito-borne illness advisory... Read More.

Dale Brown, Winningest Coach in LSU Basketball History, Dies at 90

Friday, October 23

Dale Brown, who led LSU men’s basketball for 25 seasons and remains the winningest coach in program history, died Oct. 23 at the age of 90. He compiled 448 victories from 1972 to 1997, won four SEC regular-season titles, and guided the Tigers to... Read More.

Meghan Markle’s Father Thomas Markle Under Investigation for Child Sexual Abuse Material, Reports Say

Friday, October 23

Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan Markle, is reportedly under investigation for possession of child sexual abuse material after his son told police he found boxes containing what he described as “hundreds, if not thousands” of images at his father’s home in... Read More.

Locked Car, Keys in the House, Gone by Morning: What Suncoast Drivers Should Know About Relay Attacks

Friday, October 23

A St. Louis car owner woke up to an empty parking pad this week, with no broken glass and no sign of forced entry. Sherri Brown’s 2017 Nissan Maxima was locked, and her key fob was inside the house. Investigators believe thieves used a... Read More.

Manatee County Confirms First Locally Acquired Dengue Case: What Suncoast Residents Need to Know

Friday, October 23

Manatee County now has its first confirmed locally acquired case of dengue, according to the Florida Department of Health. “Locally acquired” means the person was infected by a mosquito here in the county, not while traveling. The Department of Health is working with Manatee... Read More.

Trick or Treat on the Lake Returns to Nathan Benderson Park: Free Halloween Fun October 27

Friday, October 23

Families looking for a safe, free way to celebrate Halloween should circle Tuesday, October 27, on the calendar. Trick or Treat on the Lake returns to Regatta Island at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., with free admission and free... Read More.

Mixon Fall Market Debuts Sunday in Bradenton: Vendors, Live Music, and a Wedding Venue Sneak Peek

Friday, October 23

Manatee County is throwing its first-ever Mixon Fall Market this Sunday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the county-owned Mixon property in Bradenton. The event brings together local vendors, Halloween and fall decorations, family activities, and live music from The Doodz,... Read More.

Why Walking Is One of the Best Clues to Healthy Aging, According to Suncoast Experts

Friday, October 23

You probably don’t give much thought to walking to the mailbox or down the block for sunset. But experts on the Aging Untold podcast say that simple act reflects the health of the entire body. Walking draws on muscle strength, balance, heart health and... Read More.

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Nashville Pedal Tavern Crash Hurts 10, and the Distracted Driving Lesson Hits Home on the Suncoast

Bodycam Video Released in Georgia Shooting of HeeHaw the Pet Donkey: Owner Sues Officer

Sarasota County Confirms Local West Nile Case: What Suncoast Residents Need to Know

Dale Brown, Winningest Coach in LSU Basketball History, Dies at 90

Meghan Markle’s Father Thomas Markle Under Investigation for Child Sexual Abuse Material, Reports Say

Locked Car, Keys in the House, Gone by Morning: What Suncoast Drivers Should Know About Relay Attacks

Manatee County Confirms First Locally Acquired Dengue Case: What Suncoast Residents Need to Know

Trick or Treat on the Lake Returns to Nathan Benderson Park: Free Halloween Fun October 27

Mixon Fall Market Debuts Sunday in Bradenton: Vendors, Live Music, and a Wedding Venue Sneak Peek

Why Walking Is One of the Best Clues to Healthy Aging, According to Suncoast Experts

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