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Federal judge pauses some deadlines in Trump’s classified documents case after SCOTUS ruling
A federal judge paused some filing deadlines in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in a brief order Saturday, and agreed to additional briefings on whether she should pause the case to consider what effect the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling may have on the criminal proceedings in Florida.
Crooked catch is a ‘shocking’ discovery by biologists in Florida
Florida wildlife biologists conducting an electrofishing survey of Silver Glen Springs made an odd catch that resembled one from a few weeks ago. The biologists captured a longnose gar that featured a distinct bend in the middle of its body. “Unlike the bull shark with a spinal deformity that we shared a few weeks ago, this fish likely got its interesting shape from a spinal injury at some point in its life,” the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute stated on Facebook. The crooked longnose gar measured 2.7 feet and weighed over 10.6 pounds. “With their razor-sharp teeth and armor-like scales, longnose gar may...
Ryan Holle Celebrates Freedom After Decades Behind Bars: A Story of Justice and Redemption
Marion County, Fla. – As the country commemorates America’s Independence this Fourth of July weekend, a man celebrates his newfound liberty. Ryan Holle, 41, was just released from jail after serving more than half of his life behind bars. The ABC Action News I-Team first interviewed Holle two years ago while examining the statute that landed him in prison – Florida’s “felony murder rule”. Under that state legislation, someone might be sentenced to life in prison even if they did not kill anyone, were not present at the crime scene, or were unaware of what happened.
Fab Lab Awarded $20,000 Grant from the Selby Foundation
The Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab is thrilled to announce it was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from The William G. and Marie Selby Foundation to help enhance its fabrication lab and student-led programming, propelling efforts to ignite curiosity and innovation in the community. “We are delighted to support the...
'It's a sad, sad disease': Local researchers work to bring new Alzheimer's drugs to patients
BRADENTON, Fla. — A group of local researchers are working to help people living with Alzheimer's disease. Various research by doctors contributed to the early-stage development of recently and previously approved FDA drugs to treat the disease. Now, they are preparing for a new initiative to work with patients...
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel to start demolition Monday
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — The Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel is set to have demolition start on Monday, July 8. The first step will be to get everything out, including everything from the furniture to the asbestos. “Tear it down! It's ugly, it was there for the moment and we...
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...
Sarasota Hospital Board candidates to appear at League of Women Voters forum July 11
Democrat hospital board candidates will host Democrat school board candidates on July 9 Zoom meeting hosted by the Longboat Key Democratic Club. The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County will host a forum for Republican candidates running for four seats in the Aug. 20 primary for the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board on July 11, while Democratic hopefuls are scheduled to make their case July 9 on a Zoom forum hosted by the Longboat Key Democratic Club.
‘Anyone but Joe’ is the mantra among Miami-Dade Sheriff GOP candidates
If one thing has become clear as we approach the primary in the historic election for Miami-Dade sheriff, it is that all the Republicans in the race but one share a common theme: Anyone But Joe. No, that’s not about former Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez, who was arrested for the...
New Non-Profit Organization Opens its Doors to Assist Cancer Patients
New Non-Profit Organization Opens its Doors to Assist Southwest Florida Cancer Patients; Naples Cancer Advisors Offers Expert Second Opinion Consultations. Cancer patients in Southwest Florida have a new option to access often crucial, life-saving oncology consultative second opinion services with the recent opening of a new community-based, non-profit organization. Naples...
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