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Gov. Ron DeSantis is demanding the Biden Admin. reverse its sudden and reckless decision to revoke emergency authorization for Regeneron and Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody treatments. “...Biden has forced medical pros to choose treating their patients or breaking the law.”
Brian Battie is a special athlete. The 5-foot-8, 170-pound running back rushed for 4,542 yards and 62 touchdowns in his high school career.
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The Memphis PD released body cam video of black motorist Tyre Nichols being brutally beaten, pepper sprayed, and Tased by 5 black cops during a traffic stop Jan. 7th. Nichols was a 29-yr-old dad who worked at FedEx and was taking pics of sunset when stopped for reckless driving.
"MEOW-T!" A cat that lived in the collapsed Surfside condo was miraculously found alive.
Binx was re-united with his family, the Gonzalez's, who lived in Unit 904. Mom and daughter survived, while dad, Edgar, is among the missing.
Lynyrd Skynyrd announced a $100,000 donation to the Florida Disaster Fund during their “Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’” tour stop at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood. The Seminole Tribe of Florida matched the $100,000 donation, for a $200,000 total.
A man who was an integral part of Allied Forces taking down Hitler's German war machine, and keeping our country free, played 'Taps' on Memorial Day for those who have given their lives in service to our country.
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In this special edition of Political Corner, Suncoast State House Rep. Joe Gruters, the chair of the Sarasota County Republican Party, talks about his run for the state senate.
One of the first women in marine biology, Dr. Eugenie Clark was a pioneer in shark research. So much so, Clark even had her own species named after her.
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Minutes after protesters marched to
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, they headed to the intersection of US 41 and Gulfstream to
#kneel
in solidarity, blocking traffic for several minutes. The group remained peaceful throughout. More tonight on
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at 10
Thursday at noon
@NorthPortPolice
are providing another update on the search for
#GabbyPetito
. A representative from the FBI and one of Gabby's family members will be in attendance. SNN will be carrying the press conference live on the air, tomorrow at 12pm.
Flooding video from
#Sarasota
Tuesday evening. This during torrential downpours. Remember turn around, don't drown. Use extreme caution on
#Suncoast
roadways tonight.
Authorities are investigating deer camera footage of a hiker resembling Gabby’s missing bf, Brian Laundrie.
Sam Bass spotted the man with a backpack at 6:17 a.m. Monday in the town of Baker, Fla., about 500 miles away from Laundrie’s North Port home.
BREAKING Joseph Smith, man convicted of killing 11-year-old Carlie Brucia in Sarasota in 2004, died in prison today, according to the state Attorney General's Office.
Fresh off a 14-1 season, and the programs second State title in school history last December, Venice High School Football has a brand new look this Fall.
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From Indian to Seminole, Venice's Thomas Shrader announces his commitment to play college football at Florida State University.
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Jennifer Samson sent us a picture of a coyote taking a stroll on Longboat Key today enjoying the weather. If anyone happened to get any pictures or video... At a safe distance of course email them to news
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Three Lakewood Ranch pitchers combine to allow just three hits, and the offense explodes for a dozen runs, as the Mustangs stamped their way to a region title.
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The end of an era, and an industry, is nearing. Florida voters have spoken, and now the Sarasota Kennel Club prepares for the end of greyhound racing.
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12-year-old Andre Flowers-Baite left his home in the 2500 block of 55th Ave W., in Bradenton around 3 pm today, and hasn’t seen since. He's wearing a Pink “SpongeBob” t-shirt, grey shorts, black sneakers, a black hat/red brim. He is 5’03” about 140 lbs. Call MCSO - (941)747-3011.
We at SNN are happy to share some great news.
Three of our reporters were honored at the recent Sunshine State Awards in Fort Lauderdale
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BREAKING: The Sarasota County 12th District Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed they have been dispatched to the Myakkahatchee Park. This is where the search for Brain Laundrie has been going on for over a month.
Last year, Danielle missed her annual mammogram. In January, an unrelated ER visit caught her breast cancer… and probably saved her life.
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The Port Charlotte High School boys basketball team on senior night pull off the perfect season as they defeated the Bulldogs of DeSoto County.
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Tom Brady is COMING back to Bucs!! Per his Tweet: "These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the standsThat time will come. But it’s not now. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business LFG"
U.S. House passes
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measure to spending bill that adds over $6 million to
#RedTide
health effects research. Passes with overwhelming bipartisan support
Two-former State Champion Venice Indians, Riley Cleary and Austin Bray celebrated their first collegiate championship this past week, as UT-Martin won a share of the OVC championship.
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On the wings of his sponsoring the 'Preventing Animal Cruelty And Torture Act,' which became law in November, Suncoast Congressman Vern Buchanan was honored by the Humane Society, again.
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HELP
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! They're looking for Carinne “Ash” Davis (16) & Aidan Butler (15). Last seen Thurs. morning at Venice High. They do not have any known mode of travel. Please call 941-486-2444 if you have any info that could help reunite these two with their worried families.