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NHL Prospect’s Collapse in Extreme Heat Serves as a Deadly Reminder: No One Is Safe From the Sun

Wednesday, September 2

Matthew Mayich was doing everything right. The 21-year-old defenseman from Ontario was a draft pick for the St. Louis Blues, starting his first season at Arizona State University. On August 20, he took part in an outdoor workout in Tempe, Arizona. The temperature that... Read More.

Venice Homeowner Cleared After Fatal Shooting of Intruder: What Stand Your Ground Means for You

Wednesday, September 2

A Venice homeowner will not face charges for the fatal shooting of an intruder who broke into his apartment in July. According to the Venice Police Department, Aaron Bean shot 32-year-old Terry Lee Murphy after Murphy forced his way into Bean’s home at the... Read More.

Belle Haven Apartments: The 100-Year-Old Building Holding Its Ground in Downtown Sarasota

Wednesday, September 2

Tucked between the modern condos and the constant construction along Sarasota’s bayfront sits a true survivor. The Belle Haven Apartments have been a fixture downtown since 1925. Designed by Dwight James Baum, the architect responsible for Ca d’Zan at the Ringling Museum, the building... Read More.

Two Kittens Survive Being Thrown from Moving Truck in Bleach-Soaked Duffel Bag

Tuesday, September 1

Two kittens are recovering in St. Louis after being thrown from a moving pickup truck in a duffel bag on Monday afternoon. The kittens, both female and about 5.5 months old, were found covered in a chemical, possibly bleach, after a good Samaritan witnessed... Read More.

Stray Dog Pack Kills Illinois Man Hours After Biting Another Person; County Has Only One Animal Control Officer

Tuesday, September 1

A devastating attack in Washington Park, Illinois, has left a community in mourning and raised serious questions about stray animal control across the country. Sixty-eight-year-old James Gibson was killed last Thursday night when a pack of stray dogs attacked him as he stepped outside... Read More.

Sarasota County Schools Loses $7.5M Trades Academy Grant: What Happened and What’s Next?

Tuesday, September 1

Sarasota County Schools received some unwelcome news this week. A $7.5 million grant intended for a trades academy at Suncoast Technical College’s North Port campus has been revoked. The district learned of the decision on Aug. 26 and described it as unexpected. The funding,... Read More.

West Virginia Dad Reels In Record-Breaking 72.75-Pound Catfish With His Father And Son On Board

Tuesday, September 1

A spontaneous Friday evening boat ride turned into a state record for Tyler Harmon of Ravenswood, West Virginia. Harmon, along with his father and young son, headed out on the Ohio River with no particular plans. Within 20 minutes of setting up, Harmon hooked... Read More.

Brain-Eating Amoeba Claims Life of North Carolina Teen: What Suncoast Swimmers Should Know

Tuesday, September 1

A North Carolina teenager died Monday after contracting an infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba. State health officials confirmed the death and are still investigating where the teen was exposed. The amoeba thrives in warm freshwater environments like lakes,... Read More.

Couple’s Jet Ski Ride Turns Into Once-in-a-Lifetime Dolphin Encounter Off South Carolina Coast

Tuesday, September 1

A couple out on a jet ski near Waties Island, just off the South Carolina-North Carolina border, ended up in the middle of a dolphin pod last Wednesday. Roughly 50 dolphins surrounded them, and one got close enough that the husband had to steer... Read More.

Woman Shoots After Stabbing Two in Times Square: What We Know So Far

Monday, August 31

A chaotic scene unfolded in Times Square on Monday morning when a woman stabbed two people and was then shot by police. According to the NYPD, the incident happened just outside the substation at One Times Square. Officers first deployed a Taser in an... Read More.

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NHL Prospect’s Collapse in Extreme Heat Serves as a Deadly Reminder: No One Is Safe From the Sun

Venice Homeowner Cleared After Fatal Shooting of Intruder: What Stand Your Ground Means for You

Belle Haven Apartments: The 100-Year-Old Building Holding Its Ground in Downtown Sarasota

Two Kittens Survive Being Thrown from Moving Truck in Bleach-Soaked Duffel Bag

Stray Dog Pack Kills Illinois Man Hours After Biting Another Person; County Has Only One Animal Control Officer

Sarasota County Schools Loses $7.5M Trades Academy Grant: What Happened and What’s Next?

West Virginia Dad Reels In Record-Breaking 72.75-Pound Catfish With His Father And Son On Board

Brain-Eating Amoeba Claims Life of North Carolina Teen: What Suncoast Swimmers Should Know

Couple’s Jet Ski Ride Turns Into Once-in-a-Lifetime Dolphin Encounter Off South Carolina Coast

Woman Shoots After Stabbing Two in Times Square: What We Know So Far

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