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Riverview family pushing for legislation to help fentanyl addicts
TAMPA, Fla. — According to the latest report from the Florida Medical Examiners Commission, fentanyl caused the most deaths in the first half of 2023. As it continues to be a crisis impacting many across the state of Florida, some families want something to be done to help addicts and their families.
Slightly lower rain chances Wednesday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Some drier air will push into south Florida tomorrow, which will prompt slightly lower rain chances on Wednesday. Storms are still expected, with a chance for scattered showers starting early in the afternoon, but rainfall should not be widespread. However, as with the past few days, light winds mean storms will be close to stationary, and the threat of heavy precipitation remains for some isolated areas. 40% chance of rain.
Venice residents can help craft new Seaboard master plan at July 31-Aug. 2 meetings
VENICE – Venice residents can learn more about a master plan being crafted for the waterfront Seaboard District – as well as offer input themselves – this Wednesday through Friday in the community room at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave. The city is working with consultant Dover Kohl and Partners to...
Donate blood at City Hall 8/14
The Oneblood Big Red Bus will be at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., for a blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oneblood officials encourage all City employees and members of the public who feel well to come out and donate the “gift of life” to ensure that blood is available for those patients who need it. Note: It must be 56 days since your last whole blood donation. ID required please.
Safety commission backs grant to help boost safety in Florida’s private schools
Police departments statewide will soon be urged to apply for a slice of a $5 million grant to figure out how to make their private schools safer. The Private School Security Assessment Grant Program was announced Tuesday at the first of a two-day Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Safety Commission meeting, where officials said the school security for private schools throughout Florida has not ...
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Devin Mignery
Devin Mignery is a rising junior quarterback on the Cardinal Mooney High football team. Mignery threw for 1,303 yards, 12 touchdowns and three interceptions in 2023 while splitting time with current Florida Atlantic University quarterback Michael Valentino. Mignery also ran for 896 yards and 10 touchdowns. How did you start...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Kohler reflects on USA Volleyball Championships; talks senior year
One of the area’s top volleyball players contributed at a high level for the state of Florida at one of the more prestigious youth volleyball events in the country earlier this month.
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