ABC7 Staff
Staff Reporter
Sarasota, FL
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Digital producers and producers at ABC7
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Hundreds of people were in attendance today for Gabby Petito’s memorial service in a Holbrook funeral home Sunday.
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A Blue Alert has been issued for Patrick McDowell, the man accused of shooting a deputy in Nassau County.
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Community members are rallying around the family of a Palmetto High School student who died from COVID complications, according to family friends.
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The sounds of amazing grace and cheers filled the green of North Port City Hall as residents of North Port and other parts of Florida gathered Saturday evening for a butterfly release and candlelit vigil for Gabby Petito.
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The television personality, whose name is Duane Chapman, was seen walking straight to the Laundrie house before knocking on the door.
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A butterfly release and vigil for Gabby will happen Saturday night in North Port City Hall.
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A vigil was put on by the neighbors and family members for Demetrick Edwards, 43. The vigil kicked off with many different candles and flowers being placed around a memorial that was created in remembrance of Edwards.
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The Manatee Chamber of Commerce is holding a Planning Retreat & Leadership Conference this weekend.
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Police were called to the home of Brian Laundrie’s parents after a report of shots fired Friday evening.
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North Port Police confirm that the search for Brian Laundrie has effectively ended for Friday, though some crews will remain at Carlton Reserve for the evening. It’s the seventh day of the search for Brian.
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Due to heavy rains between Sept. 18 and Sept 22., several roads in North Port are being closed.
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Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced that her department will work to phase out the use of polystyrene products in Florida grocery stores, markets, convenience stores and other businesses.
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More than 300 nests still remain on Sarasota-area beaches
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The investigation into her death and disappearance continues.
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The Manatee County Sheriff Office confirms that one of its employees has died.
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Police are looking for a black Ford F-150 with a black tonneau cover
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The School District of Manatee County is changing its COVID-19 student quarantine policy.
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A federal arrest warrant is out now for Brian Christopher Laundrie, according to FBI officials.
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A law firm in Venice is now offering a reward for information that leads the FBI to the whereabouts of Brian Laundrie, according to the Venice Gondolier.
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The City of Moab is launching an internal investigation into the Moab City Police Department’s handling of an Aug. 12 incident involving Gabrielle Petito and Brian Laundrie.
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$6,000 in reward money is being offered by local residents
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Clinics are hosed by Riverview High School and Sarasota Community Church
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Wildlife officers were called, who were able to safely relocate the gator.
The latest in the disappearance of 22-year-old Gabrielle Petito.
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He victimized stores in four states, including Sarasota County.
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If you have information on his whereabouts, contact the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI
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The new protocols come from the state’s newly appointed surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo.
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A Sarasota County 911 operator has passed away suddenly eight days before his retirement.
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The injured infant was transferred to All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Community members are rallying around the family of a Palmetto High School student who died from COVID complications, according to family friends.
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North Port advises people to follow North Port Parks & Rev on Facebook, or visit the City of North Port website for alerts on when the park is reopened.
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Motorists in Manatee County will be dealing with an emergency road closure for the next several hours after a reported gas leak.
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Venice will elect two to city council; Longboat voters will decide on a building referendum
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The family initially tried to remove the photos themselves, but were informed that only the business owner can add or remove photos.
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As multiple agencies continue their search for Brian Laundrie for the fourth day in a row, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Recovery Crews have arrived on scene.
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Sarasota County ranks in the top 25 counties in Florida for incidents involving pedestrians.
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The pedestrian was not using a crosswalk when he was hit, troopers say
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The Sarasota Boxing Club has been a staple on Florida’s Suncoast for nearly 36 years
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Coroner Dr. Brent Blue’s initial determination is that her death was a homicide
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Neighbors and friends of the United States Postal Worker killed in a crash in Bradenton.
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A Hidden Heroes city identifies local military caregivers and community resources for them
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Searchers will begin on the Venice side of the reserve
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the suspect allegedly picked up the student from their apartment and had sex in her car
The attorney for the family of Brian Laundrie announced that he will hold a press conference Tuesday to make an announcement.
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Police are still looking for Laundrie who was named a person of interest in the case.
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Investigators do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
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Bradenton’s Public Works & Utilities Department announced beginning Monday, Sept. 20, additional yard waste collection measures will be implemented.