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Sarasota man, Bradenton pedestrian killed in separate crashes
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (19+ words) Sarasota Herald-Tribune Sarasota man, Bradenton pedestrian killed in separate crashes...
St. Lucie County woman nearly loses over $400k to gold courier scam
just now (572+ words) ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) " The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to remain vigilant following a highly sophisticated "gold courier" scam that nearly cost an elderly resident her entire life savings. According to authorities, quick action by the…...
Michigan widow targeted by scammer, gets ready to give him gold worth $70k. But what the scamner gets is a bag filled with chocolate
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (463+ words) A 79-year-old widow from the Grand Rapids area nearly lost $700, 000 in life savings after scammers allegedly convinced her to convert her money into gold. A quick-thinking coin dealer in Kent County helped stop the scheme before the gold ever changed…...
Why Clasby's lawyer says his embezzling client doesn't deserve prison
10+ hour, 35+ min ago (101+ words) The Patriot Ledger Why Clasby's lawyer says his embezzling client doesn't deserve prison BOSTON " The former director of Quincy's Elder Services Department will appear in federal court for sentencing for embezzlement Wednesday, June 17. But what will the sentence for Thomas…...
Sarasota man, Bradenton pedestrian killed in separate crashes - AOL
23+ hour, 27+ min ago (334+ words) A 70-year-old Bradenton man was killed Sunday, June 14, when an SUV struck him at an apartment complex, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling south on 34th'Avenue Drive East in Bradenton and was entering the Mira…...
Florida waterfront public park could become mega-yacht marina facility - AOL
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (707+ words) Residents can voice their concerns about future plans for Museum Pointe Park " and if they want the public park on the east end of the South Causeway Bridge to be redeveloped into a mega-yacht marina. St. Lucie County is updating…...
Florida FWC wants you to report manatee seen in video gashed by boat
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (85+ words) Treasure Coast News Florida FWC wants you to report manatee seen in video gashed by boat Manatee injured from boat strike seen in video taken in the ocean off Fort Pierce Jetty Park. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…...
Bradenton Man Hit, Killed By SUV Turning Into Apartment Complex: FL Troopers
23+ hour, 44+ min ago (152+ words) BRADENTON, FL " A Bradenton man walking on a sidewalk along 34th Avenue Drive was hit and killed by an SUV turning into an apartment complex on Sunday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release. The Chevy Trailblazer was…...
Over 100 male manatees chase single female, stranding trio on St. Johns County shore
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (209+ words) St. Johns County " Florida wildlife officials responded Saturday after a massive manatee mating herd off the coast of St. Johns County ended with three manatees stranded on shore " including the exhausted female at the center of it all. According to…...
Pasco County Emergency Crews Rescue Worker From Wesley Chapel Construction Site Fall - AOL
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (224+ words) WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. " A Tuesday afternoon at a Wesley Chapel construction site took a dangerous turn when a laborer plunged through the roof of an unfinished building. Pasco County Fire Rescue (PCFR) rushed to the scene off Strickland Avenue on…...