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Louisiana Village Set to Elect Police Chief Facing Child Rape Charges: How It Happened

Tuesday, October 6

A small Louisiana village called Elizabeth is on track to elect a police chief who was arrested in September on two counts of second-degree rape involving two 13-year-old girls roughly twenty years ago. Christopher Paul, 48, is running unopposed after his only opponent, Zachary... Read More.

Dennis Franchione, Coach Who Won 200+ Games at TCU, Alabama and Texas A&M, Dies at 75

Tuesday, October 6

Dennis Franchione, whose college football coaching career spanned more than three decades and produced over 200 wins, has died at 75. TCU announced his passing Tuesday. Franchione led Alabama, Texas A&M and TCU, building a reputation as an offensive innovator who won conference titles... Read More.

Fewer Fans Are Spending on Football This Season, LendingTree Survey Finds

Tuesday, October 6

Football season is underway, but a new LendingTree survey suggests a lot of households are rethinking what they spend on it. Just under half of Americans plan to spend money on football this year, down from 65% last season. More than a third of... Read More.

Dogs Inc Discovery Day in Palmetto: Behind the Scenes of Guide and Service Dog Training

Tuesday, October 6

The gates at the Dogs Inc campus in Palmetto open to the public this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Discovery Day, the nonprofit’s once-a-year behind-the-scenes event. It happens rain or shine, and all ages are welcome.Visitors can spend time... Read More.

A Professor’s Advice for Suncoast Workers: Learn AI Tools Before They Learn You

Tuesday, October 6

Artificial intelligence is showing up in classrooms, workplaces, and websites, and plenty of us on the Suncoast are still not sure what it actually is. Neil Johnson, a professor of physics and data science at George Washington University, offers a plain explanation. It is... Read More.

Social Media Star BenDaDonnn Arrested Near Texas A&M Bar: What We Know About the Game Day Incident

Tuesday, October 6

Social media personality Benjamin Beard, better known online as BenDaDonnn, was arrested early Sunday near a college bar in College Station, Texas, following a physical altercation with police. The 34-year-old, who has built a massive following of more than 3.7 million fans through live... Read More.

Freddie Jackson Dies at 70: Remembering the R&B Voice Behind “You Are My Lady”

Tuesday, October 6

Freddie Jackson, one of the most recognizable R&B voices of the 1980s, has died at 70. His official Instagram account announced the news Tuesday, saying he passed Monday. No cause of death was given. The post closed with a simple line: “Your legacy and... Read More.

Aging Untold: Later Parenthood, Reverse Mentoring, and a Guitar Legacy on the Suncoast

Tuesday, October 6

More women over 40 are having babies, and the reasons go beyond better medicine. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, says later parenthood often comes with more wisdom, more financial stability, and more resources. It also comes with real risks, including high blood pressure,... Read More.

Equifax Settlement: Suncoast Residents Could Get $95 to $280, But Two Deadlines Are Closing In

Tuesday, October 6

Equifax has agreed to a proposed $100 million settlement over a class action claiming it reported lower credit scores for roughly 4 million people in March and April 2022. If you were applying for a mortgage, financing a car, or opening a credit card... Read More.

Port Charlotte Widow’s Jewelry Recovered After Deputy Says Helper Pawned It For $200

Tuesday, October 6

A Port Charlotte widow is getting her family jewelry back after detectives say the man helping her clean the house took it. Russell Leroy Higgins, 42, was arrested October 5 on charges of grand theft from a person 65 or older, dealing in stolen... Read More.

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Louisiana Village Set to Elect Police Chief Facing Child Rape Charges: How It Happened

Dennis Franchione, Coach Who Won 200+ Games at TCU, Alabama and Texas A&M, Dies at 75

Fewer Fans Are Spending on Football This Season, LendingTree Survey Finds

Dogs Inc Discovery Day in Palmetto: Behind the Scenes of Guide and Service Dog Training

A Professor’s Advice for Suncoast Workers: Learn AI Tools Before They Learn You

Freddie Jackson Dies at 70: Remembering the R&B Voice Behind “You Are My Lady”

Aging Untold: Later Parenthood, Reverse Mentoring, and a Guitar Legacy on the Suncoast

Equifax Settlement: Suncoast Residents Could Get $95 to $280, But Two Deadlines Are Closing In

Port Charlotte Widow’s Jewelry Recovered After Deputy Says Helper Pawned It For $200

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