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Sarasota Hospital Board candidates to appear at League of Women Voters forum July 11
Correction: Democrats running for the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board were not invited by the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County to its July 11 forum for Republican hospital board candidates. They may, however, be in attendance as regular audience members. An earlier version of this story said otherwise. The League of...
Fire Rescue: Two cats rescued from house fire in Tampa Heights, cause under investigation
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Rescue crews rescued two cats from a house fire Sunday afternoon in Tampa Heights. The rescue happened around 1:15 p.m. on North Morgan Street, Fire Rescue said in a news release. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story and two-story home on fire. Investigators reportedly...
Florida Man Arrested After Trying To Get A Free Ride To Tampa
Yes, you read the headline right. “Florida man arrested after trying to get a free ride to Tampa.” Christopher Harris was looking for a free ride and was trying any way possible to get it. When you find out the reasoning, you will be shocked. At first I felt bad, thinking that this really may be a mental health crisis. However if he really needed the help, there are other ways he could have went about it. Let me know your thoughts on this situation. People have to stop misusing 911 and having the police come out for dumb reasons. There are actually people who have emergencies out there and really need the police. After reading about this incident let me know your thoughts, feel free to email me Babs@wild941.com.
Overlook at Jacaranda Trace Accepts Pre-Construction Deposits in Venice, Florida
Convivial Jacaranda Trace announced they have begun accepting pre-construction reservations for The Overlook at Jacaranda Trace in Venice, Florida. The Overlook will consist of 1- to 3-bedroom residences ranging from 1,218 to 2,244 square feet with open floor plans featuring gourmet-style kitchens, dining, and plenty of living area to enjoy and entertain guests. Residences also include den and hobby rooms, a wet bar, extra storage, walk-in closets, and large 1.5 to 2.5 bathrooms.
Naples Animal Shelter offering free cat and dog adoptions
If you are in the market for a furry friend, now is the perfect time to get one!. Cat and dog adoptions are temporarily free at the Naples Animal Shelter. Waived fees started on June 26 and will go until Sept. 30. The shelter, run by Collier County’s Domestic Animal...
‘One assignment away from having my full diploma:’ USF student expelled for taking part in protest days before graduation
Students at campuses across the country responded to the war in Gaza this spring by setting up encampments, including at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Tampa Democratic leader reaffirms support of Biden after ABC interview
Ione Townsend, the Chair of the Hillsborough County Democratic Party, believes the nervous chatter about Biden’s fitness to serve has mostly been drummed up by an unrelenting 24-hour news cycle.
Plant City farmer speaks on heat protections and potential impact on crops
PLANT CITY, Fla. — President Joe Biden recently announced heat protections for workers nationwide. This comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis passed a law prohibiting counties or municipalities from adopting their own heat standards. Fidel Sanchez, owner of Sanchez Farms in Plant City, heads out to check on his property...
Deputies: 1 dead, 2 injured after Bradenton nightclub shooting
BRADENTON, Fla. — A man was killed and two other people are hospitalized after a nightclub shooting in Bradenton early Sunday morning. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office responded to gunshots fired around 2 a.m. near the Touch of Class Lounge in Bradenton. Deputies said a 30-year-old man was lying in the parking lot after he was shot and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Florida fringe festivals feel support after DeSantis blames them for arts veto
In the days since Gov. Ron DeSantis blamed them for his decision to veto $32 million in state funding intended for arts and culture organizations, leaders of Florida’s four fringe festivals say they have had an outpouring of support from their patrons and other arts organizations. But some worry...
Variety of food trucks offered at UTC Mall
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - University Town Center Mall located in Sarasota offered something unique to Suncoast residents. Over 40+ Food trucks, trailers, and pop-up tents were featured at parking lot 4 near the East Side/Main entrance. The event offered free admission and parking and last until 8:00 p.m.
Convicted felon awaits extradition in Miami-Dade over murder in Sarasota
DORAL, Fla. – A 54-year-old convicted felon wanted in Sarasota County was awaiting extradition behind bars on Saturday in Miami-Dade County. According to Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche, there was a fatal shooting shortly after 1 a.m., Thursday, near Dixie Avenue and 24 Street, in Sarasota’s Newtown area, and Kevin Holloway fled in a 2011 Nissan Altima.
Hulk Hogan’s Son Pleads in Central Florida DUI Case
Nicholas Bollea, son of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, pleads in his Central Florida DUI case. After being arrested for DUI, Bollea pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and a violation of the Move Over Act in a Pinellas County court. In the fall, law enforcement arrested him for speeding...
1,000-Year Rainfall Event Leaves Ecological Impact
Changing climate and unchanging human behavior combine to produce fish kills in Sarasota Bay. Host: Last June, one extreme weather event was followed by another, as a months-long unprecedented drought was ended by an evening of unprecedented rainfall. The sudden storm caused flash flooding across Sarasota, overwhelming county drainage systems, with runoff sweeping pollutants into the bay. Florence Fahringer talked to Abbey Tyrna of the Suncoast Waterkeeper to assess the damage.
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