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Manatee County Emergency Services Deputy Chief Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Friday, July 17

A high-ranking official with Manatee County Emergency Services was arrested this week following an FBI investigation into child sexual abuse material. Zachary Molnar, 46, who served as Deputy Chief, was identified during a federal... Read More.

Bradenton Officer Cleared in Fatal March Shooting: What the Investigation Reveals

Friday, July 17

Officer Jaden Reppi has returned to full duty after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement completed an independent investigation into the March 10 fatal shooting of 56-year-old Willie Tyrone Bell. The state agency determined... Read More.

Manatee County Deputy EMS Chief Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

Friday, July 17

Law enforcement in Manatee County has arrested Zachary Molnar, 46, Deputy Chief of Manatee County Emergency Services, following a federal investigation into the production of child sexual abuse material. The FBI initiated the case... Read More.

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-Winning Irish Actress and “Home Alone 2” Icon, Dies at 81

Friday, July 17

Brenda Fricker, the groundbreaking Irish actress who shattered the Hollywood ceiling in 1990, has passed away at the age of 81. Born in Dublin, Fricker made history when she became the first Irish actress... Read More.

Free Community Cleanup Event This Saturday at Longwood Park: Here’s What You Can Dispose Of

Friday, July 17

Sarasota County residents in North Sarasota have a convenient and completely free opportunity to clear out their garages, yards, and storage areas this Saturday, July 18. The community cleanup event runs from 8 a.m.... Read More.

Three Children, Years of Isolation: What Went Wrong in Michigan Child Abuse Case

Friday, July 17

A Michigan woman has accepted a plea deal in one of the most disturbing child welfare cases in recent memory. Kelli Bryant, 35, pleaded no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse after... Read More.

One Witness’s Decision Saved a Baby’s Life in St. Louis Child Endangerment Case

Friday, July 17

On Wednesday, a St. Louis baby’s fate came down to one person’s decision to stop and help. Christopher Pearson, 36, left an infant in a car seat on Goodfellow Avenue near Natural Bridge. When... Read More.

First Alert Days on the Suncoast: What to Expect This Weekend and Beyond

Friday, July 17

The Suncoast is entering a period of unsettled weather that will impact weekend plans and everyday activities through next Wednesday. ABC7 has designated these days as First Alert Days, signaling conditions significant enough to... Read More.

10 Gulf Coast Attractions Locals Dismiss but Actually Deserve Your Time

Friday, July 17

Every local knows the eye-roll moment: someone mentions visiting Clearwater Beach’s Pier 60 or Tarpon Springs’ sponge docks, and you think, “Really? That touristy place?” But dismissing popular Gulf Coast attractions just because they’re... Read More.

Trump’s Election Security Claims and the Voter ID Debate: What You Need to Know

Friday, July 17

President Trump’s Thursday night address brought election security concerns front and center, claiming China accessed voter records and warning that Russia and North Korea are probing U.S. voting infrastructure. He announced the immediate declassification... Read More.

Manatee County Emergency Services Deputy Chief Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Bradenton Officer Cleared in Fatal March Shooting: What the Investigation Reveals

Manatee County Deputy EMS Chief Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-Winning Irish Actress and “Home Alone 2” Icon, Dies at 81

Free Community Cleanup Event This Saturday at Longwood Park: Here’s What You Can Dispose Of

Three Children, Years of Isolation: What Went Wrong in Michigan Child Abuse Case

One Witness’s Decision Saved a Baby’s Life in St. Louis Child Endangerment Case

First Alert Days on the Suncoast: What to Expect This Weekend and Beyond

10 Gulf Coast Attractions Locals Dismiss but Actually Deserve Your Time

Trump’s Election Security Claims and the Voter ID Debate: What You Need to Know

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