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Pasco County deputies investigating shooting between roommates in Wesley Chapel
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County deputies are now investigating a shooting after an apparent argument between roommates in Wesley Chapel, according to a news release. Deputies responded to the report of the shooting in the Thackery Way area and determined a heated argument might have sparked gunfire between the three men, the release said.
Rays OF made big mistake with historic Shohei Ohtani home run ball
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri did not exactly do Shohei Ohtani any favors after Ohtani hit a historic walk-off grand slam on Friday. Ohtani joined the 40-40 club in dramatic fashion by hitting a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning of a tie game. In all the chaos, a few eagle-eyed fans noticed... The post Rays OF made big mistake with historic Shohei Ohtani home run ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A reloaded Wiregrass Ranch opens season with dominating win
WESLEY CHAPEL — The new kids are all right. After registering their first winning record in four years last season and adding a playoff win to boot, the Bulls saw the brunt of their high-scoring, record-setting attack pick up their diplomas and leave the campus. But a stellar influx of transfers appears to have not only kept the squad level, but may have created a net improvement.
Florida is much safer than Washington D.C.
Dear Mr. Osgood: The only logical way to look at murder rates is homicides per capita. Cherrypicking a total deaths number without reference to the number of residents in a state is foolish at best and disingenuous at worst. Florida was ranked 27th in the United States with 5.0 deaths...
Farmer's Market Forecast Saturday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Farmer’s Market weather should be quiet for the Market hours. Saturday thunderstorms are more likely to pick up in the later afternoon and not as widespread as Sunday. Sunday storms could start midday and be more widespread. Sarasota Farmer’s Market is located in the heart...
SRQ airport wins $40M aircraft manufacturer project
A global designer and manufacturer of aircraft, simulators and cutting-edge systems for pilot training is set to bring a new manufacturing and sales facility to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. On Monday, the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority will make an announcement about a new commercial partnership at SRQ. Although SMAA would not...
2024 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Update
It’s the middle of August and the beaches of Manasota Key are adorned with turtle nests galore! After all, Manasota Key does host the densest sea turtle nesting on Florida’s Gulf Coast. As of August 19th, there were 4,620 loggerhead, 122 green, 1 leatherback and 1 Kemp’s ridley nests on the 14 miles of Manasota Key that Coastal Wildlife Club (CWC) volunteers monitor daily during sea turtle season.
Sarasota Rising’s Living Arts Festival taking shape for November debut
Since he took on the task of spearheading a new festival celebrating Sarasota’s abundant and diverse arts scene about three years ago, Jeffery Kin has been juggling a lot of challenges, but none more important than trying to define and establish exactly what Sarasota Rising’s first Living Arts Festival would be. Kin, the former producing artistic director of the Sarasota Players, always had a vision for an event that would highlight the dozens of arts organizations in...
Football: Lakeland's defense stands tall in 16-8 win against nationally ranked Miami Central
MIAMI — Donta Jenkins knew what was coming. Seconds before Miami Central snapped the ball on fourth-and-1, the Lakeland senior edge rusher recognized pass and split out just a little wider. Jenkins ended up knocking down Bekkem Kritza’s pass and sealing the Dreadnaughts’ 16-8 win against nationally ranked Central at Traz Powell Stadium...
Week in Review: Coral conservation, Free Narcan in PBC, Teen theft at 7-eleven
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Here are the stories with the most watched videos from this week. Two teens walk into 7-Eleven, make a getaway with basket full of snacks in Polk County. POINCIANA, Fla. (CBS12) — Two teen girls were caught on camera walking into a 7-Eleven...
Floridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parks
Gov. Ron DeSantis has enjoyed rock solid support from the Republicans who dominate state politics. It has been rare for DeSantis to get pushback on anything from GOP lawmakers, and he has a reputation for seeking vengeance when they do. But it appears a political line in the sand is being drawn after DeSantis’ administration announced plans this week to carve out golf courses and pickleball courts in Florida’s beloved state parks from Miami to the Panhandle. Unlike the issues of abortion, LGBTQ rights, race and guns that have divided voters, state parks apparently hold a place in the hearts of Floridians regardless of party.
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