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Ex-FBI informant Smirnov asks judge to follow Cannon’s lead and toss case
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov asked a judge on Monday evening to toss his criminal case based on the surprise decision by a judge in Florida to dismiss former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case over the legality of a special counsel appointment. Smirnov’s attorneys argued in a court filing that Judge Otis Wright should dismiss charges that Smirnov lied to […]
Bradenton woman targeted by scammers out nearly $24K, Elder Fraud Unit investigating
BRADENTON, Fla. - Bradenton police are investigating after a woman lost nearly $24,000 in an elderly fraud scam this month. The case is being investigated by the police department’s Elder Fraud Unit, which was formed in April. Earlier this month, a 67-year-old woman got a phone call, which the...
Volunteers to gather for ‘Day of Action’ event for Franklin Park Elementary
United Way Lee, Hendry and Glades volunteers are set to gather for the 2024 Day of Action for Franklin Park Elementary School. Before the school year can begin at the newly built elementary school, furniture and first-day packets must be assembled to ensure readiness for the first day of classes.
Cape Coral City Council approves water and sewer rates increase
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Changes are coming to Cape Coral residents' water and sewage bills. All council members voted to approve a rate increase. City management brought forward a resolution stating that rates and fees need to go up. Rates will be increased by 11%. The resolution aims to...
Deadly bicycle crashes on the Suncoast raising concerns
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Several fatal crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians on the Suncoast are raising concerns. On Monday afternoon, a driver hit and killed a bicyclist crossing an intersection at Cortez Road and 24th Street West in Bradenton. Days before this, Thursday, before midnight, a woman was riding her...
'It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when'
SARASOTA — With already two named major storms and experts predicting an even worse hurricane season later this year, Sarasota County Schools district staff have focused their attention on upgrading their emergency response plans.
Report by Community Foundation of Sarasota County puts focus on 4-county nonprofit sector
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has developed a report detailing the vital contributions of the nonprofit sector and evaluating strengths and opportunities for supporting organizations whose missions enhance livelihoods. Using data from The Giving Partner, an online database of nearly 750 nonprofit organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto...
Sheriff: Woman arrested after setting car, house on fire
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A woman is in jail, charged with arson after allegedly setting a vehicle and home on fire. Rebecca M Groh, 43, was arrested by Sarasota County Sheriff Deputies after the fire that happened at July 4. A man working near the residence tried to extinguish the fire but suffered some injuries. He was taken to the hospital for injuries.
City Commissioners talk to Sarasota Players about new theater outside Payne Park
The Sarasota Players’ years-long search for a new and permanent home may have a new target location – a vacant parcel of land owned by the city of Sarasota just outside the perimeter of Payne Park. The 95-year-old community theater, Sarasota’s oldest performing arts organization, has been in...
Sarasota's News in 90: Arts funding, La Villa Mexican Grill and cannabis advocate's death
Support local journalism. Unlock unlimited digital access to heraldtribune.com Here are the stories included on today's News in 90 Seconds: Sarasota County Commission rejects arts funding for three popular organizations Following earlier...
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