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What Does “Competency to Stand Trial” Mean? A Sarasota County Case Explains

Thursday, July 23

A Sarasota County murder case just raised an important legal question that many people don’t think about until it happens. The public defender for Richard Dustin Barker, who’s facing murder charges in Venice, filed a motion questioning whether his client can mentally stand trial.... Read More.

Tropical Storm Bertha Heads for Texas Coast: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Thursday, July 23

Tropical Storm Bertha is on track to reach the upper Texas coast later today with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Currently positioned just offshore of southern Louisiana, the system is expected to continue its westward track before making landfall. The good news for... Read More.

Rip Currents and Summer Heat: Your Safety Guide for the Suncoast This Weekend

Thursday, July 23

Thursday is bringing a dangerous combination of extreme heat and treacherous water conditions to Southwest Florida. Sarasota and Manatee county beaches are under a high rip current warning through this evening, a direct result of leftover swell from Tropical Storm Bertha. With heat index... Read More.

Recalled Tabletop Fire Pit Explodes During Family Vacation: What You Need to Know About Product Safety

Thursday, July 23

Every summer, families across the country look for ways to enhance their outdoor entertaining spaces. Tabletop fire pits have become increasingly popular, offering the ambiance of a campfire in a compact, seemingly safe package. But a family’s vacation took a tragic turn when their... Read More.

CNN Names Sarasota America’s Best Town to Visit in 2026—Here’s Why

Thursday, July 23

When CNN Travel announced its list of America’s best towns to visit for 2026, Sarasota claimed the number one spot. The recognition isn’t just about our beaches, though Siesta Beach recently earned the title of best beach in the U.S. from U.S. News &... Read More.

Port Charlotte Man Wanted After Shooting Family’s Car During Domestic Dispute

Wednesday, July 22

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for George V. Kilgore III, 44, who allegedly fired multiple shots at a family vehicle parked at a Cape Terrace NW residence in Port Charlotte following a domestic dispute. According to investigators, Kilgore fled on foot... Read More.

16-Year Silence: Former Teacher Charged with Statutory Rape After Victim Comes Forward

Wednesday, July 22

A 56-year-old former Missouri teacher and coach is now facing serious charges stemming from alleged sexual abuse that occurred over 16 years ago. Mark Amos worked in education from 1994 to 2021, holding teaching and coaching positions at multiple school districts and even serving... Read More.

How One Woman’s Instinct Saved Her Family During a Tucson Mass Shooting

Wednesday, July 22

Anais Camacho was having an ordinary night out with her family near Empire Pizza in downtown Tucson when she became hyperaware of something most people would have missed. A man lifted his shirt, and without even seeing the weapon itself, she knew what that... Read More.

Hurricane Bertha Weakens: Suncoast Returns to Summer Heat and Afternoon Thunderstorms

Wednesday, July 22

After the intensity of Hurricane Bertha, the Suncoast is shifting back to the weather pattern we expect during late July: intense heat, scattered thunderstorms, and plenty of sunshine in between. This week offers a good reminder of what typical summer conditions look like in... Read More.

What Every Parent Should Know About Unlicensed Daycares: A Cautionary Tale from Ohio

Wednesday, July 22

The tragic death of an 8-month-old at an unlicensed Ohio daycare has renewed urgent questions about childcare safety and regulatory oversight. The facility, operating out of a home in East Canton, had no license, no CPR-certified staff, no baby monitors, no emergency fire plan,... Read More.

Current Weather

What Does “Competency to Stand Trial” Mean? A Sarasota County Case Explains

Tropical Storm Bertha Heads for Texas Coast: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Rip Currents and Summer Heat: Your Safety Guide for the Suncoast This Weekend

Recalled Tabletop Fire Pit Explodes During Family Vacation: What You Need to Know About Product Safety

CNN Names Sarasota America’s Best Town to Visit in 2026—Here’s Why

Port Charlotte Man Wanted After Shooting Family’s Car During Domestic Dispute

16-Year Silence: Former Teacher Charged with Statutory Rape After Victim Comes Forward

How One Woman’s Instinct Saved Her Family During a Tucson Mass Shooting

Hurricane Bertha Weakens: Suncoast Returns to Summer Heat and Afternoon Thunderstorms

What Every Parent Should Know About Unlicensed Daycares: A Cautionary Tale from Ohio

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