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North Port Police Add Portable Buildings as Headquarters Shows Its Age

Tuesday, October 6

Two portable buildings now sit outside the North Port Police Department, and they’re not a temporary construction office. They’re workspace, because the 2007 headquarters has run out of room. The department has grown from roughly 100 employees when the building opened to more than... Read More.

Wisconsin Woman, 65, Comatose in Utah After Rare Autoimmune Diagnosis; Family Races to Raise $27K for Flight Home

Tuesday, October 6

Chris Kamke, 65, of Wisconsin, was supposed to be on a family adventure in Utah. She had just beaten breast cancer earlier in the summer, and by all accounts she was the picture of an active retiree: walking, kayaking, biking, golfing. The day after... Read More.

Bradenton Rehab Opens Its Doors: The Crossings Invites Neighbors In After June Safety Concerns

Tuesday, October 6

A Bradenton drug rehabilitation facility is trying to rebuild trust the old-fashioned way: by letting people walk through the front door. The Crossings held a public tour this week, months after a June incident involving a former client raised safety concerns among nearby residents.... Read More.

Trump Touts Strong Dollar as Suncoast Voters Question the Economy

Tuesday, October 6

President Trump told Gray Media White House correspondent Jon Decker this week that the US dollar is very strong against the euro and credited his administration’s economic record. He argued a strong dollar is good in many ways and said it brings no inflation,... Read More.

Manatee County Pushes Charlie Bishop Decision to Thursday: What It Means for Residents

Tuesday, October 6

Manatee County commissioners were scheduled to discuss County Administrator Charlie Bishop’s future on Tuesday, but the conversation is now set for Thursday after the board found itself short of a full roster. It’s the latest delay in a status that has been unsettled since... Read More.

Investigation: 99 of 109 Public FBS Schools Can’t Cover Their Own Athletics — And Students Are Paying the Bill

Tuesday, October 6

A nationwide investigation by InvestigateTV found that only 10 of the 109 public FBS universities generate enough revenue to cover their own athletic costs. The remaining schools pulled more than $2.1 billion from mandatory student fees and general university funds to fill the gap.Because... Read More.

West Nile Virus Detected in Manatee County Chickens: What Suncoast Residents Need to Know

Tuesday, October 6

Manatee County’s sentinel chickens have tested positive for West Nile Virus, and that’s a signal worth taking seriously here on the Suncoast. The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County and the Manatee County Mosquito Control District are coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts, but... Read More.

Two South Carolina Sisters Starved to Death Despite Repeated Welfare Visits, Authorities Say

Tuesday, October 6

Two-year-old Emory Deacon and 15-month-old Harlow Deacon were found dead in a Ladson, South Carolina home during a welfare check, and the Charleston County coroner determined the sisters died of starvation and dehydration caused by neglect. Investigators say the children had been dead for... Read More.

California Couple Arrested in Surrogacy Abuse Case Involving 21 Children: What It Means for Florida Families

Tuesday, October 6

A Los Angeles County couple has been arrested on child abuse charges following an investigation into a surrogacy operation involving at least 21 children, ranging from two months to 13 years old. Guojun Xuan, 66, and Silvia Zhang, 39, were taken into custody after... Read More.

Red Cross to Suncoast Families: Build a Go Bag and a Fire Escape Plan This October

Tuesday, October 6

October is Fire Prevention Month, and the American Red Cross of the Southwest Chapter is asking Suncoast families to do two things: pack a go bag and practice a fire escape plan. A go bag should hold about three days of essentials you can... Read More.

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North Port Police Add Portable Buildings as Headquarters Shows Its Age

Wisconsin Woman, 65, Comatose in Utah After Rare Autoimmune Diagnosis; Family Races to Raise $27K for Flight Home

Bradenton Rehab Opens Its Doors: The Crossings Invites Neighbors In After June Safety Concerns

Trump Touts Strong Dollar as Suncoast Voters Question the Economy

Manatee County Pushes Charlie Bishop Decision to Thursday: What It Means for Residents

Investigation: 99 of 109 Public FBS Schools Can’t Cover Their Own Athletics — And Students Are Paying the Bill

West Nile Virus Detected in Manatee County Chickens: What Suncoast Residents Need to Know

Two South Carolina Sisters Starved to Death Despite Repeated Welfare Visits, Authorities Say

California Couple Arrested in Surrogacy Abuse Case Involving 21 Children: What It Means for Florida Families

Red Cross to Suncoast Families: Build a Go Bag and a Fire Escape Plan This October

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