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New VA clinic planned To replace Sarasota facility

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A new two-story VA clinic planned for Lakewood Ranch Boulevard will replace the Sarasota VA Clinic and offer a full range of services, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.The project is in the design phase. Construction is projected to begin in late...

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Detroit organization promotes urban farming amid food insecurity

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Affordability remains the main talking point ahead of the 2026 midterms, and food accessibility is one issue voters may consider when heading to the polls.It’s estimated around 53 million Americans live in what’s called a “food desert,” lower-income areas without easy access...

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Helping overweight pets: Donte’s Den shares advice on ABC7

MYAKKA CITY, Fla. (WWSB) - Helping your dog maintain a healthy weight starts with a conversation with your veterinarian.That was the message from Marsha Panuce of Donte’s Den during ABC7’s 1 p.m. show. As part of October’s National Pet Obesity Awareness Month, she discussed weight concerns and...

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Education Department posts doctored image showing its HQ as Spirit Halloween

The post faced pushback from opponents who believe the recent moves will have a negative effect on schools and students.

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Pet of the Week: Meet Rangel, a chocolate Lab mix looking for a loving home

MYAKKA CITY, Fla. (WWSB) - This week’s ABC7 Pet of the Week is Rangel, a five-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever mix available for adoption through Donte’s Den.Marcia Panucci introduced Rangel as a gentle dog with a beautiful chocolate coat and a personality to match.“He is absolutely...

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Petology: Work with your veterinarian to manage dog obesity

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Marsha Panuce discussed dog obesity and ways owners can address it, as October is obesity prevention month.Panuce said a dog is obese when it is 20% over its normal weight. She said a veterinarian can tell an owner exactly how much a dog should weigh.Panuce said...

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Memory clinic specialists explain differences between Alzheimer’s, Lewy body dementia

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Two specialists with SMH Memory Disorder Clinic explained the differences between Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia after the death of actor Patrick Stewart brought both conditions back into public discussion.Dr. Erica Ailes and Daniel Valerie spoke about how the...

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Ex-band director facing molestation charges critically injured after shooting self during arrest

BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA/Gray News) - A former high school band director facing dozens of sex offense charges is in critical condition after shooting himself during an arrest Thursday, authorities said.Bossier Parish Sheriff’s deputies were serving an arrest warrant for 56-year-old Kevin Williams...

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Woman who killed best friend’s newborn said she had a years-long compulsion to hurt children, reports say

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - A woman admitted to killing her best friend’s 6-week-old son and injuring his twin brother while babysitting in Pennsylvania, prosecutors said.Nicole Virzi, 32, pleaded guilty Wednesday to third-degree murder and other charges, avoiding a potential death penalty...

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InvestigateTV+ Weekend: Plane crashes near airports

(InvestigateTV) — For millions living in the shadow of an airport, the danger isn’t hypothetical. For one mother, it cost her everything.Plus, not every danger comes from above, sometimes it’s sitting right outside your window.Danger ZoneWhen a UPS plane crashed just seconds after taking off in...

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Second locally acquired dengue case confirmed in Manatee County

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Health officials have confirmed a second locally acquired dengue case in Manatee County.The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County announced the update Friday, one week after WWSB reported the county’s first publicly announced locally acquired dengue...

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Sarasota Memorial NICU babies dress up for first Halloween

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Some babies in Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit marked their first Halloween in costumes, the hospital said.The babies were dressed as a turtle, superhero, lion, bear and other characters, according to the hospital.United Way Suncoast expands into 15...

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What Daylight Saving Time's conclusion means for your health

As lawmakers in Washington debate whether to make 'Daylight Saving Time' permanent, clocks are about to fall back an hour this upcoming Sunday.

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