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Petito family: Evidence may change trajectory of case
The Sarasota County Circuit Court will make rulings regarding the family of Gabby Petito’s case against the parents of Brian Laundrie.

Driver who killed child at Arcadia day care heads to prison; family lashes out in court
Kiara Morant changed her plea to guilty om Tuesday for the March 2021 crash into the Imagination Station daycare in Arcadia that killed 4-year-old Maleena Valdez.

Surge in passport demand causing lengthy delays, jeopardizing summer travel plans for many
Summer travelers planning to venture abroad are facing a new challenge: delays in obtaining passports. An unprecedented surge in demand for travel documents has created a growing backlog, causing significant delays for those hoping to embark on international trips.

Florida authorities sound alarm about summer boating season
On Saturday, National Safe Boating Week kicks off the summer boating season with a warning about vessel accidents.
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Cape Coral clock to be replaced after original sold on Facebook Marketplace
Cape Coral is looking to replace the city’s iconic clock after the old one was put up for sale on Facebook Marketplace by the wife of someone who offered to repair it.

2 dead in small plane crash at South Florida airport
Two people died Friday when a small plane crashed at a small South Florida airport, Palm Beach County sheriff’s officials said.

Wrong-way driver accused of killing 2 in Collier County crash
Two died in a wrong-way crash in Collier County.

Drier weather returns for the holiday weekend
It’s going to be a beautiful holiday weekend across Southwest Florida as drier air moves in behind a late week cold front.