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HUD to grant $1.2M to local nonprofit for low-income older adults to age in place
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded three organizations across the country more than $3.7 million to help keep low-income older adults in their homes and safely age in place, and one local nonprofit is benefiting the most. It’s part of HUD’s Older Adults Home Modification Program,...
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...
George Jenkins dominates: Here's a look at Week 1 Polk County football roundup results
The George Jenkins football philosophy is to earn everything. And that’s exactly what happened Friday night at Lake Region High School, as the Eagles handled its business 51-26 behind an extraordinary night from starting running back Trevon Evans. “I thought the guys have really been buying into that,” George Jenkins football coach Paul Freeman...
Bradenton Police warn of new social media scam
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police want you to know about the latest scam sweeping its way across social media. It’s quite a simple scheme. The post will include pictures of missing or found children, asking for shares to help either locate the kid or bring them home. For...
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.
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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