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Bradenton woman scammed out of nearly $24K
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police Department’s Elder Fraud Unit investigated a case involving a victim being tricked into believing she had missed a court date. According to officials, the victim was told she’d missed a federal court date and had to pay a fine to avoid being held in contempt of court.
Recapping North Port Forward’s regional economic development forum
On Wednesday, June 26, North Port Forward (northportforward.com) hosted an Economic Development Community Conversation at the Hampton Inn on U.S. 41 in North Port. The event aimed to inform and engage residents about economic development initiatives in the region. Key economic development leaders provided presentations, including Dave Gammon, director of the Charlotte County Economic Development (cleared4takeoff.com); Josh Ewen, vice president […] The post Recapping North Port Forward’s regional economic development forum first appeared on Town Chronicle.
New nonstop flight headed for Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in November
Another nonstop flight is on its way to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Allegiant Air announced Tuesday it will launch a new route from SRQ to the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Nov. 23. The flight is the airport’s fifth new route of the year, adding to recently announced service to New York City, Austin, Texas; Des Moines, Iowa and Plattsburgh, New York. ...
St. Petersburg City Council to Finalize Tropicana Field Redevelopment Plan Amid Public Protests
St. Petersburg City Council has entered the crux of the debate over the fate of the Historic Gas Plant District, a plan set to breathe new life into Tropicana Field with a dual-purpose redevelopment initiative. With the final vote scheduled for Thursday, officials are buckling down for a meeting on Tuesday that will witness them iron out last-minute details concerning the future of the community. As reported by FOX 13 News, the ambitious $6 billion project hinges on the construction of a 30,000-seat stadium flanked by a real estate ensemble of apartments, offices, stores, and bars.
Florida issues like charter schools, coastal erosion on the minds of local leaders at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, many Florida and Jacksonville area issues have been the focus for some local leaders. While there has been considerable focus on the presidential election, News4JAX found several local politicians who are focused on what’s happening in Florida, like State House Speaker Paul Renner who represents St. Johns and Flagler counties.
Just 3 in 10 Latinos in Florida believe the country is headed in the right direction
New research from TelevisaUnivision Consumer Strategy & Insights has revealed that only 3 in 10 Latinos in Florida believe the country is headed in the right direction, underscoring the need for both Democratic and Republican campaigns to engage Latino voters with culturally resonant language and messaging. In that vein, the...
SFSC Dental Assisting Graduates Honored At Pinning Ceremony
South Florida State College (SFSC) honored 11 graduates of its Dental Assisting program in a pinning ceremony in the SFSC University Center on the Highlands Campus in Avon Park on Thursday, July 11. Dental Assisting graduates receiving their pins were: Kamesha Brown, Jessica Bruno-Alvarado, Kristal Lyn Deery, Celestina Fajardo, Jennifer...
Florida woman survives attack by punching 400-pound alligator
MIAMI - A Florida woman needed emergency surgery to save her leg after she was attacked by an alligator while swimming near her home.Rachél Thompson lives in Temple Terrace, near Tampa. On July 4, the woman said she finished a early morning run and went into her backyard for a dip in the Hillsborough River"I'm basically standing in shallow water and I look into the dark water and out of nowhere appear the ripples of a giant alligator head," Thompson, who still needs to stay off her feet, recounted. The gator attacked her, biting her leg. Thompson said she punched it...
Driver arrested for deadly fiery vehicle crash in Seminole on Bay Pines Boulevard
Deputies assigned to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team responded to a deadly crash Tuesday evening. The crash occurred at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, on Bay Pines Boulevard and 100th Way. A witness to the crash indicated that the driver of a...
Heat index to soar to 107 degrees in Central Florida. Here’s where rain is most likely
ORLANDO, Fla. – There will be a little less rain Wednesday across Central Florida, but that means a little more heat for some of y’all!. We are tracking a dry pocket of air pushing in from the Atlantic, and it will limit rain coverage south of Orlando to 20-40%.
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