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War Crimes · SarasotaWhile talks of a ceasefire are making global headlines, its impact is felt in Florida. In Sarasota, a former Israeli general was invited to speak at an event that was met with protestors.And this was on the eve of when Israeli hostages were expected to be released.WATCH: Former Israeli defense minister speaks in Sarasota as protesters demand arrest Former Israeli defense minister speaks in Sarasota as protesters demand arrestInside the Ora at th…See the Story
Former Israeli defense minister speaks in Florida as protesters demand arrest over alleged war crimes
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North Port · North PortAn officer with the North Port Police Department rescued a child running on a Florida highway in the dark. | Courtesy North Port Police Department Facebook page A DRAMATIC RESCUE — A police officer recently rescued a child who was spotted running on a Florida highway and the intense dashcam footage of the incident has gone viral. Video shared by North Port Police Department on Oct. 8, 2025, shows a child running on the highway in the dark. The o…See the Story
You have to see this! Police officer rescues child found running on highway
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North Port · North PortAfter nearly a decade of delay, North Port is preparing to break ground on a new fire administration building, as city commissioners struggle to find money to finance other large projects.WATCH: North Port firefighters prepare to leave Station 81 as city rebuilds aging headquarters: North Port prepares to break ground on new fire station after years of delayNorth Port will replace Fire Station 81 with a brand-new building, expected to be complet…See the Story
North Port prepares to break ground on new fire station after years of delay
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