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NORTH PORT — Florida first lady Ann Scott visited Lamarque Elementary School Tuesday afternoon, reading to two classes as part of Celebrate Literacy Week. Monday, Scott, the wife of Gov. Rick Scott, kicked off her week of school visits in Orlando. Earlier Tuesday, the first lady visited Sea Gate Elementary … Find out how to read more online.

LATEST LOCAL NEWS

Residents get heated over gun law
Tue Jan 27 2015 08:18PM

NORTH PORT — Emotions ran high Monday night as city commissioners listened to a number of North Port Estates residents asking for safety restrictions concerning the firing of guns in … Find out how to read more online.

A fight for survival that inspires
Tue Jan 27 2015 08:18PM

On the evening of Nov. 19, 2009, Paul Rigatti of Port Charlotte was taking his one-hour bicycle ride that took him through North Port. As he approached the corner of … Find out how to read more online.

Teacher charged with pawning school laptops
Tue Jan 27 2015 06:15PM

SARASOTA COUNTY — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested an art teacher at Pine View School for reportedly pawning laptop computers belonging to the Sarasota County School Board. Adam M. … Find out how to read more online.

Deadline to apply for the 2015 Citizens Public Safety Academy is Friday
Tue Jan 27 2015 06:23PM

NORTH PORT — The city is accepting applications for the 2015 Citizens Public Safety Academy, hosted by the North Port Police Department and North Port Fire Rescue, through Friday. “This is … Find out how to read more online.

State, National and World News

Northeast snowstorm looms
Tue Jan 27 2015 01:19AM

NEW YORK — More than 35 million people along the Philadelphia-to-Boston corridor rushed to get home and settle in Monday as a fearsome storm swirled in with the potential for hurricane-force winds and 1 to 3 feet of snow that … read more.

Stocks eke out small gains after drifting most of the day
Tue Jan 27 2015 01:19AM

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks eked out tiny gains on Monday after spending much of the day drifting sideways. Major stock indexes barely budged early as investors took in stride the election of a Greek political party that has … read more.

Tue Jan 27 2015 01:19AM

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A confounding and heartbreaking murder case alleging that a mother purposely poisoned her 5-year-old son with salt and documented his decline on social media began Monday in the New York suburbs. Lacey Spears, 27, of … read more.

Florida cities lead in ‘underwater’ homes
Tue Jan 27 2015 01:19AM

ORLANDO (AP) — Florida cities are still among the nation’s top metro areas in the share of “underwater” homes in their communities. A list compiled by the research firm RealtyTrac puts four Florida cities among the top housing markets with … read more.

Hard search for less-invasive brain surgery leads to eyelid
Tue Jan 27 2015 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Doctor after doctor said removing the tumor causing Pamela Shavaun Scott’s unrelenting headaches would require cutting open the top of her skull and pushing aside her brain. Then one offered a startling shortcut — operating through her … read more.

CBO: Deficit to shrink to lowest level of Obama presidency
Tue Jan 27 2015 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Solid economic growth will help the federal budget deficit shrink this year to its lowest level since President Barack Obama took office, according to congressional estimates released Monday. The Congressional Budget Office says the deficit will be … read more.

Central Florida church makes 100,000 meals to ship to Africa
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

INDIALANTIC, Fla. (AP) — Hundreds of volunteers at a central Florida church have pulled off an impressive act of charity: They’re sending 100,000 meals to Africa. The youth ministry at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Indialantic spearheaded an … read more.

Uber drivers fined more than $44K in series of Fla. stings
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Palm Beach County officials have fined the ride-hailing service Uber and six of its drivers more than $44,000. The Palm Beach Post reports the county conducted stings this week in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, … read more.

Florida couple gets wedding surprise from Backstreet Boy
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida couple got the wedding crasher of their dreams: A visit from a member of the Backstreet Boys. Florida Today reports Ryan and A’riel Kastovich were married Saturday in Melbourne. A few months back, the … read more.

WHO adopts reforms to repair reputation after bungling Ebola
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization has proposed reforms that could overhaul its structure after botching the response to the biggest-ever Ebola outbreak, a sluggish performance that experts say cost thousands of lives. On Sunday, several dozen of WHO’s … read more.

Obama to seek wilderness designation for Alaska refuge
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President Barack Obama is proposing to designate the vast majority of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a wilderness area, including its potentially oil-rich coastal plain, drawing an angry response from top state elected officials who … read more.

Egypt: 15 killed in clashes between Islamists, police
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

CAIRO (AP) — Anti-government protesters fought street battles with police in Cairo and other cities on Sunday, the fourth anniversary of the country’s 2011 uprising, as clashes left at least 15 people dead and dozens injured. Another two people died … read more.

US gas prices fell 13 cents per gallon, but expected to rise
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of a regular gallon of gas dropped 13 cents in the past two weeks to $2.07, but it could soon rise. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that the lowest prices in more … read more.

Senators: More US special ops troops may be needed in Mideast
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two influential senators are calling on President Barack Obama to send more U.S. special ops forces to hotspots around the Middle East. The suggestion by Republican John McCain and Democrat Dianne Feinstein is a direct challenge to … read more.

Republican White House maybes court evangelicals toward 2016
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

ATLANTA (AP) — Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney have gotten much of the attention in these early days of the Republican race for president, but as they court the party’s elite donors in private phone calls and meetings, a group … read more.

‘American Sniper’ holds top spot at weekend box office
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “American Sniper” hit the mark with moviegoers again. The military drama starring Bradley Cooper as Navy SEAL marksman Chris Kyle topped the box office for a second weekend in a row with $64.4 million in first … read more.

Japan stunned by video claiming death of 1 of 2 IS hostages
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

TOKYO (AP) — From the prime minister to ordinary people, Japanese were shocked Sunday at a video purportedly showing one of two Japanese hostages of the extremist Islamic State group had been killed. With attention focused on efforts to save … read more.

Boko Haram attacks northeastern Nigerian city, scores killed
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — In fierce fighting Sunday that killed more than 200 combatants, Nigerian troops clashed with Islamic extremists who attacked Maiduguri, the biggest city in northeastern Nigeria, from three fronts. At the same time the insurgents continued scorched-earth … read more.

South Africa shaken by anti-immigrant riots
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African authorities have re-established order — for now — in Soweto and other Johannesburg townships, after a week of looting of foreign-owned shops and violence in which four people were killed. The 19-year-old mother of an … read more.

Residents: Police shortage is a security risk for Mardi Gras
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Throughout the quieter parts of the French Quarter, residents and businesses have posted signs that read “Caution: Walk in Large Groups. We (heart) N.O.P.D. We Just Need More.” It’s an unsettling message about violent crime in … read more.

’Death-qualified’ juror search slows marathon, theater cases
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

BOSTON (AP) — One prospective juror was brutally frank when asked whether he could consider a sentence of life in prison for the man accused of bombing the Boston Marathon. “I would sentence him to death,” he said, then added: … read more.

’Potentially historic’ storm headed for Northeast
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

NEW YORK (AP) — A “potentially historic” storm could dump 2 to 3 feet of snow from northern New Jersey to Connecticut starting Monday, crippling a region that has largely been spared so far this winter, the National Weather Service … read more.

Greek radical left wins election, threatening market turmoil
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A triumphant Alexis Tsipras told Greeks that his radical left Syriza party’s win in Sunday’s early general election meant an end to austerity and humiliation and that the country’s regular and often fraught debt inspections were … read more.

Ukraine: Phone calls prove rebels attacked city, killed 30
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president said Sunday that intercepted radio and telephone conversations prove that Russia-backed separatists were responsible for firing the rockets that pounded the southeastern city of Mariupol and killed at least 30 people. The attack on … read more.

Millions of GMO insects could be released in Florida Keys
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if British researchers win approval to use the bugs against two extremely painful viral diseases. Never before have insects with modified DNA come … read more.

Cuba digs in heels on concessions as part of better US ties
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

HAVANA (AP) — The start of talks on repairing 50 years of broken relations appears to have left President Raul Castro’s government focused on winning additional concessions without giving in to U.S. demands for greater freedoms, despite the seeming benefits … read more.

French arrests raise question: Is free speech for all?
Mon Jan 26 2015 01:19AM

LONDON (AP) — When cartoonists at a French publication that had poked fun at the Prophet Muhammad were shot dead, millions around the world felt it as an attack on freedom of speech. Since the rampage that left four dead … read more.

Northeast braces for massive snowstorm
Sun Jan 25 2015 01:55PM

NEW YORK (AP) — A winter that has largely spared the Northeast thus far is about to arrive with gusto. Coastal regions from New York to Boston are bracing for a whopper of a snowstorm that could bring up to … read more.

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EcoFest returns to North Port next month
Tue Jan 27 2015 04:53PM

NORTH PORT— The World Wellness EcoFest returns Feb. 7-8 to educate citizens and promote healthy living on a healthy planet. Previously held at Warm Mineral Springs Day Spa, the two-day EcoFest will now be held on the grounds around North Port … Find out how to read more online.

Tue Jan 27 2015 07:41PM

FAIR SCHEDULE The Charlotte County Fair runs from Friday through Feb. 8 at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean Road (State Road 776), Port Charlotte. For more information, call 941-629-4252, or visit http://thecharlottecountyfair.com. Regular gate admission • Adults, $7; students, … read more.

Walton Ranch hearing planned for North Port
Tue Jan 27 2015 06:36PM

SARASOTA COUNTY — Sarasota County commissioners took one step closer Tuesday to designating Walton Ranch an Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program site. County staff were authorized to advertise a public hearing — expected to be held in North Port on … Find out how to read more online.

River Road remains a priority; funding is a problem
Tue Jan 27 2015 03:54PM

River Road widening is a big deal. Nearly everyone around the table Monday morning agreed: The time to get a realistic plan and funding for River Road is now. During a joint meeting between the Charlotte County-Punta Gorda and the … Find out how to read more online.

Former North Port city commissioner Rothschild dies
Tue Jan 27 2015 08:30AM

NORTH PORT — Former city commissioner Norvin Rothschild, who served North Port from 1980-1983, died Saturday in Venice. Rothschild was elected by city residents in a huge victory over two opponents in 1980, according to an old news article provided … Find out how to read more online.

Explore trails on Pine Island
Tue Jan 27 2015 08:18PM

Some days, wildlife wants to be seen, seemingly posing for photos. On those days, even the songbirds are singing like they know the score. Then there are the other days. These are the ones where it seems the critters are … Find out how to read more online.

Skimming device found at Mobil in North Port
Tue Jan 27 2015 08:30AM

NORTH PORT — Random inspections done by the North Port Police Department, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Agriculture, revealed a credit card skimming device at a gas station in North Port, according to a NPPD statement Monday. NPPD … Find out how to read more online.

North Port High grad releases first album
Tue Jan 27 2015 08:30AM

NORTH PORT — Francesco Maceri, 23, a 2010 North Port High School graduate, recently released his first album. The eight-song CD, “Falling Together,” features lyrics Maceri has worked on, some for as long as five years and others as recently … Find out how to read more online.

SCOPE Community Report Card in North Port today
Tue Jan 27 2015 08:30AM

SARASOTA COUNTY — The 2014 Community Report Card, a data-rich snapshot of community well-being, is coming to North Port today. SCOPE (Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence, a community engagement organization in Sarasota County) is taking its 2014 Community Report … Find out how to read more online.

More cold fronts ahead, but not much rain
Mon Jan 26 2015 08:30AM

A couple more cold fronts are headed to Southwest Florida, but the work week should be mostly dry except for Monday, according to Nicole Carlisle, meteorologist with the National Weather Service. An overnight cold front into a cloudy Monday morning … Find out how to read more online.

Punta Gorda man recalls time in German POW camp
Mon Jan 26 2015 08:30AM

Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part story. While serving as a 57 mm gunner in the 106th Infantry Division, part of Gen. Omar Bradley’s 1st Army, in December 1944, Pfc. Cliff Birdsall — now 90, of Punta … Find out how to read more online.

In exile from his home city
Tue Jan 27 2015 08:30AM

I’ve been to Montreal many times and always enjoyed the place. Quebec, Canada, is a foreign country in the way that Ontario or Alberta aren’t. It’s the French influence, of course, and that gives it an exotic, European personality. I … Find out how to read more online.

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