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First Alert Weather: The Suncoast rain machine is shifting into gear

This general pattern will persist into Tuesday.

Good chances for rain each day this week

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Early morning shooting investigation in Bradenton

Bradenton Police investigating after two injured in shooting

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Humphris Park reopens for first time since Hurricane Idalia

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FDOT begins construction on State Road 47 to improve the road and add turn lanes to several...

State transportation officials to provide update to road construction plans

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Police are searching for 16-year-old Maria Xol Juan, who also goes by Maria Tut Siquic.

Missing Girl from Guatemala, maybe in Bradenton police say.

Updated: 24 hours ago

By ABC7 Staff

Police are searching for 16-year-old Maria Xol Juan, who also goes by Maria Tut Siquic.

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FEMA MOBILE DISASTER RELIEF CENTER IN SARASOTA

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Sophia Vitello

FEMA Camps out their Mobile Disaster Relief Center in St. Armands Circle for a few days to help those still struggling after Hurricane Idalia.

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Authorities say an adult and a child escaped from their car just before it was hit by a freight...

Sheriff: Six Killed In Fatal Train Crash

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Rob Wells

Five Killed In Train Vs. Escalade Crash

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Afternoon Storms return to the Suncoast

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 5:34 AM EDT

By Mike Modrick

Rain becomes more widespread as another front settles in across Florida

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Shawqi Itrash is a former Braden River High School football player.

Shawqi Itraish goes from Braden River High School Quarterback to student-athlete at rice University in Houston, Texas

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:48 PM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

Shawqi Itraish is a former Braden River High School football player. He says he’s working on earning a degree in business at Rice University in Houston, Texas. After the USF Bulls football team defeated the Rice Owls 42 to 29 Shawqi told ABC7 Sports Anchor James Hill why he’s so happy to be back in Florida and close to the Suncoast.

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Life;Story holds suicide prevention race

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 4:24 AM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

Centerstone, a community-based nonprofit, will host their 21st annual Life;Story race at Nathan Benderson Park today.

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Sarasota County Celebrates National Public Lands Day

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 4:01 PM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

National Public Lands Day

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SPARCC says Gabby Petito Case Raised Awareness of Domestic Violence on the Suncoast

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 8:57 PM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

Two years ago on Sep. 19th, Gabby’s remains were found in Wyoming at the Grand Teton National Park. With the Somber Anniversary, The Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center in Sarasota said Gabby Petito’s case has helped raise awareness of domestic violence on the Suncoast.

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New Disturbance in the Gulf

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Leslee Lacey

A new disturbance to watch in the Gulf

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North Port kids go on joyride, get stopped en route to California

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 1:46 PM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

Two kids in North Port went on a joyride on Wednesday, Sept. 20, making it almost 200 miles before officers located the children.

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Tropical Storm Philippe forms in the Atlantic

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 5:44 AM EDT

By Mike Modrick

Philippe is expected to stay in the mid-Atlantic Ocean with no threat to land areas at this time.

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Mobile Disaster Recovery Center

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

Manatee County was approved for Individual Assistance

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New First Responder Tribute at Heritage Park

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

first responder tribute in Heritage Park

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Cool Morning, But Moisture Returns

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 1:08 AM EDT

By Leslee Lacey

Dry daytime but moisture returns in the late afternoon.

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Long-time Addiction Recovery Center Searching for New Home

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 3:53 PM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

The president of the Gratitude Club of Sarasota is proud of the work his non-profit addiction recovery center has accomplished over the past 18 years. He's just not certain where that non-clinical work will continue now that the organization lost its building.

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MCR Health opening its newest OB/GYN & Pediatrics location on Saturday at 3501 Cortez Rd, Suite...

MCR Health hosts baby shower to introduce new clinic

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:53 AM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

MCR Health opening its newest OB/GYN & Pediatrics location on Saturday at 3501 Cortez Rd, Suite 1 in Bradenton.

Hurricane

Tropical Storm Ophelia pushing through North Carolina with flooding

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:43 AM EDT

By Mike Modrick

Ophelia getting weaker

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MEN STRUT THEIR STUFF ON THE RUNWAY AT THE EVENT

Men Wear Pink event today in Sarasota

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

The American Cancer Society will hosts its annual Real Men Wear Pink fashion show tonight.

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FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers to open in Sarasota County

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:21 PM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

Sarasota County was notified by FEMA that Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be established to provide information on disaster assistance following Hurricane Idalia.

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A Perfect Saturday - No rain, lower humidity, and no tropical storms near the Suncoast!

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 5:43 AM EDT

By Mike Modrick

We are tracking a few small storms to move over Florida starting Sunday and continuing next week

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M&L Cabinet, Inc. owners charged with scheming to defraud customers

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:16 PM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

Nobles and Anderson are each charged with first-degree felony scheming to defraud in excess of $50,000.

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Two convicted for attempted robbery turned fatal

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:37 PM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

The incident began as an attempted robbery for THC edibles, but turned fatal when shots were fired into the victims’ car.

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Pet of the Week: Van

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT

National

High-speed trains begin making trip between Orlando and Miami

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:45 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

A privately owned high-speed passenger train service launched Friday between Florida’s two biggest tourist hubs.

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The Florida Sheriffs Association Task Force announces results of ‘Operation Safe Kids’

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:13 AM EDT

By ABC7 Staff

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) Task Force have released the results of Operation Safe Kids, an initiative across 42 Florida counties that called attention to traffic safety in and around schools.

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