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71-year-old grandmother missing after going on walk more than 3 weeks ago, police say

(Gray News) - A 71-year-old New Jersey woman went for a walk more than three weeks ago and hasn’t been seen since.Belinda Prentice was last seen about 6 p.m. Oct. 5 near Bamburgh Court off New Brunswick Road and Willow Avenue in Franklin Township, a press release said.Her granddaughter, Sienna...

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The Moon is ‘ghosting’ us on Halloween!

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The moon will stay below the horizon until after midnight on Halloween night Saturday, meaning trick-or-treaters will be out under a moonless sky.The sun sets at 6:47 p.m. Saturday. The moon will not appear during the evening.Florida’s Halloween forecast has a trick up its...

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Will rain spook your Halloween plans?

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) — Halloween is almost here, and while the Suncoast won’t be seeing any spooky cold temperatures (sorry, vampires), a few showers could crash the party during the afternoon and early evening!Saturday morning will start warm and humid — basically, it’ll feel like you’re already...

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United Way Suncoast expands into 15 more ZIP codes in South Sarasota County

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - United Way Suncoast announced Wednesday that it is expanding into 15 additional ZIP codes in South Sarasota County.The expansion includes Venice, North Port, Nokomis, Laurel and Osprey, according to the organization. United Way Suncoast also will serve parts of Englewood...

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Manatee, Sarasota County voters to decide conservation land measures Nov. 3

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee and Sarasota County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to pay to preserve more conservation land.Manatee County voters face a $75 million bond for water quality and preserves.How do FL’s top gubernatorial candidates plan to lead the state?Sarasota County voters face...

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‘Star Trek’ actor Patrick Stewart dead at 86

(Gray News) — Sir Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, a post on his official Instagram account revealed.The post said Stewart died after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia.He was 86.Stewart was best known for his starring roles in “Star Trek” and “X-Men.”This is a...

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Date-rape drug at center of Cornell sex assault allegations can leave victims unaware of surroundings

An investigation into an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has thrust the illicit use of ketamine into the spotlight, calling attention to the powerful anesthetic’s use on college campuses as a date-rape drug.

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Florida man shoots and kills roommates over arguments about ice-cream, police say

A Florida man is accused of shooting and killing both of his roommates after an alleged argument over ice cream, according to the Ocala Police Department.

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Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line

A young father of two lost his life on Sunday after being caught in a current while trying to help a seagull tangled in his fishing line near his Florida home.

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216 BMX riders from 26 countries train in Sarasota ahead of World Cup

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County said 216 BMX riders from 26 countries are training at the Youth Athletic Complex ahead of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Cup.The competition is scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Sarasota BMX Supercross. The UCI lists Sarasota as a stop on its 2026 BMX Racing...

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15-year-old charged as adult in FAMU shooting

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WWSB) - The 15-year-old arrested in connection with the FAMU shooting in Tallahassee is being charged as an adult.Anthony Rivers III was transferred from a juvenile jail to the adult detention center. A judge ordered that he remain in jail.Several hurt in shooting near Florida A...

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