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VENICE — The 9-year-old Georgia girl hit by a small plane Sunday on Caspersen Beach died from her injuries on Tuesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. Oceana Irizarry and her father, Ommy, 36, were walking along the shore just south of Venice Municipal Airport around 2:45 p.m. when the … Find out how to read more online.

LATEST LOCAL NEWS

City dispatch consolidation over and out
Wed Jul 30 2014 08:00AM

NORTH PORT — City commissioners voted 4-1 Monday night for the city to retain its police dispatch rather than consolidate it with Sarasota County, with Cheryl Cook dissenting. Consolidating North … Find out how to read more online.

City issues Ukrainian Independence Day proclamation
Wed Jul 30 2014 08:00AM

A proclamation to honor the 23rd anniversary of the re-establishment of Ukraine’s independence, Aug. 24, was issued by the North Port City Commission on Monday night. It was read by … Find out how to read more online.

School Board passes lower tentative millage, budget
Wed Jul 30 2014 08:00AM

SARASOTA COUNTY — In a 10-minute meeting Tuesday evening, the Sarasota County School Board adopted its tentative millage and $704 million budget for the 2014-2015 school year — both lower … Find out how to read more online.

Program to provide free breakfast in 8 Sarasota County schools
Tue Jul 29 2014 06:28PM

SARASOTA COUNTY — The Sarasota County School Board wants to make sure students have a good breakfast to start their day, and a pilot program at eight district schools will … Find out how to read more online.

State, National and World News

Ooh la la! Rats at the Louvre in Paris
Wed Jul 30 2014 01:19AM

PARIS — Rats are on the rampage in the elegant garden of the Louvre Museum, so bold they romp on the grass in broad daylight, defying death threats from sanitation workers and scaring tourists. The hot weather in Paris has … read more.

US, Europe impose tough sanctions on Russia
Wed Jul 30 2014 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — Spurred to action by the downing of the Malaysian airliner, the European Union approved dramatically tougher economic sanctions Tuesday against Russia, including an arms embargo and restrictions on state-owned banks. President Barack Obama swiftly followed with an expansion … read more.

Medicaid expansion endorsed
Wed Jul 30 2014 01:19AM

FORT LAUDERDALE — The powerful Florida Medical Association has come out in support of expanding Medicaid to roughly 1 million Floridians, choosing sides in a controversial political issue that has divided state lawmakers. The organization passed a resolution at its … read more.

Israel hits symbols of Hamas rule
Wed Jul 30 2014 01:19AM

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel unleashed its heaviest air and artillery assault of the Gaza war on Tuesday, destroying key symbols of Hamas control, shutting down the territory’s only power plant and leaving at least 128 Palestinians dead on … read more.

Crayola to open attraction in Orlando
Wed Jul 30 2014 01:19AM

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Crayon manufacturer Crayola is building a family attraction in Florida, similar to the one it operates in its home state of Pennsylvania, and more could be on the way around the country if the new one … read more.

Gov’t fails to vet chemical plants with terror risk
Wed Jul 30 2014 01:19AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has failed to inspect virtually all of the chemical facilities that it considers to be at a higher risk for a terror attack and has underestimated the threat to densely populated cities, congressional investigators say. … read more.

Court blocks Mississippi abortion law
Wed Jul 30 2014 01:19AM

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s effort to close its last abortion clinic was overturned in federal appellate court on Tuesday. Advocates for the law said women with unwanted pregnancies could always travel to other states, but the judges said every … read more.

‘Prolonged’ Gaza war threat
Tue Jul 29 2014 01:19AM

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Signaling an escalation of Israel’s Gaza operation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israelis Monday to be ready for a “prolonged” war, and the military warned Palestinians in three large neighborhoods to leave their homes and … read more.

Fighting in Ukraine prompts residents to flee
Tue Jul 29 2014 01:19AM

SHAKHTARSK, Ukraine (AP) — Panicky residents in an eastern Ukrainian town fled their homes Monday carrying a few possessions in plastic bags and small suitcases as shells exploded in the distance, fighting that also prevented an international police team from … read more.

Veterans’ health care deal: $17B
Tue Jul 29 2014 01:19AM

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan deal to improve veterans’ health care would authorize at least $17 billion to fix the health program scandalized by long patient wait times and falsified records covering up delays, the bill’s chief supporters said Monday. The … read more.

Tornado rips off roofs, downs trees near Boston
Tue Jul 29 2014 01:19AM

REVERE, Mass. (AP) — A storm system that wreaked havoc across the eastern half of the U.S. spawned a tornado just north of Boston on Monday, causing extensive damage in Revere, where roofs were ripped off buildings and dozens of … read more.

Oil depot ablaze amid clashes in Libyan capital
Tue Jul 29 2014 01:19AM

CAIRO (AP) — A fire at the oil depot for the airport in Libya’s capital raged out of control Monday after being struck in the crossfire of warring militias battling for control of the airfield, the latest violence to plague … read more.

Study: Fist bumps less germy than handshakes
Tue Jul 29 2014 01:19AM

NEW YORK (AP) — When it comes to preventing the spread of germs, maybe the president is on to something with his fondness for fist bumps. The familiar knocking of knuckles spreads only one-twentieth the amount of bacteria that a … read more.

New fears about Ebola after plane scare
Tue Jul 29 2014 01:19AM

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — No one knows for sure just how many people Patrick Sawyer came into contact with the day he boarded a flight in Liberia, had a stopover in Ghana, changed planes in Togo, and then arrived in … read more.

House bill lets airlines advertise pre-tax fares
Tue Jul 29 2014 08:00AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a victory for airlines and their workers’ unions, the House rejected consumers’ complaints and easily passed legislation Monday letting airline advertising emphasize the base price of tickets, before taxes and fees are added. The bipartisan legislation … read more.

Trial in salmonella outbreak to start in Georgia
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

ATLANTA (AP) — Three people accused of scheming to manufacture and ship salmonella-tainted peanuts that killed nine people, sickened more than 700 and prompted one of the largest food recalls in history are set to go to trial this week … read more.

Lofty goals for new Florida Polytechnic University
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — The curiously oval-shaped structure at the new Florida Polytechnic University, designed by noted Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, is a symbol of the state’s latest higher-education experiment. It is the centerpiece of what will soon-be Florida’s 12th … read more.

Hospital shooting suspect charged with murder
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man accused of fatally shooting his caseworker and grazing his psychiatrist at a suburban Philadelphia hospital complex before the doctor returned fire has been charged with murder. Richard Plotts was arraigned late Saturday at his hospital … read more.

Costa Concordia wreck reaches final destination
Sun Jul 27 2014 10:01PM

GENOA, Italy (AP) — The shipwrecked Costa Concordia cruise liner completed its final journey, reaching Genoa on Sunday where it will be scrapped. Pulled by tugboats and nudged by winds, the ship was eased into the port in this northwestern … read more.

Air Algerie jet’s black boxes to be sent to France
Sun Jul 27 2014 10:01PM

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Black boxes from the Air Algerie plane that crashed in northern Mali last week will be transferred to France for analysis, the French embassy in Mali said Sunday, as officials prepared for the process of identifying … read more.

UConn makes 3-D copies of antique instrument parts
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Researchers at the University of Connecticut are using medical technology to breathe new life into some antique musical instruments. Dr. Robert Howe, a reproductive endocrinologist in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, says his medical practice showed him how … read more.

Man seeks video of 1995 Oklahoma City bombing
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — One man’s quest to explain his brother’s mysterious jail cell death 19 years ago has rekindled long-dormant questions about whether others were involved in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. What some consider a far-flung conspiracy theory … read more.

NYC’s aging bus terminal to get patchwork fixes
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s busiest bus terminal serves more than 200,000 riders a day in buildings with cracked floors, crumbling ceilings and a failing air-conditioning system. Now, New York City’s Port Authority Bus Terminal will get a much-needed … read more.

Comic-Con’s dark side: Harassment amid the fantasy
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Amid the costumes and fantasy of this weekend’s Comic-Con convention, a group of young women drew widespread attention to a very real issue — allegations of sexual harassment at the annual pop-culture festival. Geeks for CONsent, … read more.

Thousands of fish killed by red tide off Fla. coast
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials say a large offshore fish kill in the northeast Gulf of Mexico is being caused by a red tide. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says citizens have reported thousands of dead … read more.

Fla. man convicted in case of terror group travel
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida man has been sentenced to federal prison for lying to FBI agents about his attempts to travel to Africa to join a violent terrorist organization. A five-year prison sentence was imposed last week on … read more.

2.5M visitors to national parks in S. Fla. in 2013
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — A new National Park Service report says more than 2.5 million people visited the national parks in South Florida last year. According to the report released earlier this week, those visitors spent $206 million in surrounding … read more.

Cuban ballet master gives classes in US
Mon Jul 28 2014 01:19AM

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — A teacher with the National Ballet School of Cuba credited with launching the careers of some of the island’s most famous dancers is giving classes in Florida. Ramona de Saa is teaching for the first time … read more.

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CHS grad on ‘Quest’ for success
Wed Jul 30 2014 08:00AM

After Christian Sochor graduated from Charlotte High School in 2009, the drama student followed the advice of some friends and applied to an acting school in New York City. He was accepted into the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and … Find out how to read more online.

Commission on board with homeless portal
Wed Jul 30 2014 08:00AM

NORTH PORT — An $800,000 intake portal that will provide assistance to homeless families is in the works, following the North Port City Commission’s unanimous approval Monday night of the Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development’s proposal. Funding for … Find out how to read more online.

The Crepe Chef poised to open
Mon Jul 28 2014 05:50PM

Jon Bierley and his wife, Kimberly Graber, are only about a month away from opening their new restaurant, The Crepe Chef, in north Port Charlotte, but are already drumming up business and hoping to persuade more to come visit them … Find out how to read more online.

Little Salt Spring transfer still in works
Tue Jul 29 2014 08:00AM

SARASOTA COUNTY — As North Port hastens to acquire Warm Mineral Springs Day Spa from Sarasota County, the county is working to acquire another North Port spring. Little Salt Spring, an ecologically and archaeologically significant, 112-acre property with a 220-foot-deep … Find out how to read more online.

Steger to help elephants in Nepal
Tue Jul 29 2014 08:00AM

Mimi Steger, who owns and operates North Port Taekwondo with her husband, Tim, has been accepted to take part in a volunteer program in Nepal through Elephant Aid International. The program, “Chain Free Means Pain Free,” hosts volunteers building chain-free … Find out how to read more online.

Darkest nights worries sea turtle patrols
Wed Jul 30 2014 08:00AM

ENGLEWOOD — With the onset of the new moon, Linda Soderquist worried about the impacts upon hatching sea turtle nests. “A few more disorientations — all sky glow to the north of Little Gasparilla Island,” Soderquist reported Friday. She is … Find out how to read more online.

UPDATE: Daughter struck by plane dies
Tue Jul 29 2014 09:41AM

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has been notified by the Largo Medical Examiner’s Office that 9-year-old Oceana Irizzary has died. The child was critically injured in the plane crash off Caspersen Beach in Venice on Sunday afternoon. The investigation into … Find out how to read more online.

One dead after plane crashes at beach
Mon Jul 28 2014 08:00AM

A plane making an emergency landing crashed at Caspersen Beach in Venice Sunday, killing a man on the beach and critically injuring his daughter. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Venice Airport around 2:45 p.m. of a plane … Find out how to read more online.

A tragic anniversary
Tue Jul 29 2014 08:00AM

VENICE — On the same day he died, Ommy Irizarry wrote this Facebook love note to his wife. “Today, 9 years ago, I tied my life to my beautiful wife, Rebecca. Wow, how fast time has passed! They say time … Find out how to read more online.

Keith Jones fought in ‘Battle of the Bulge’
Mon Jul 28 2014 08:00AM

Keith Jones was too skinny to get in the Navy in 1942, but the Army took him anyway despite his lack of weight. He became a member of the 87th Infantry Division, part of Gen. George Patton’s 3rd Army in … Find out how to read more online.

Mother won’t drop legal action
Tue Jul 29 2014 08:00AM

The Cape Coral woman who claims Bayfront Health Port Charlotte infringed on her rights as a female and as a mother by only offering to deliver her baby via C-section will continue with her lawsuit against the hospital, her attorney … Find out how to read more online.

Imagine hoping for increased enrollment
Mon Jul 28 2014 08:00AM

NORTH PORT — Imagine School at North Port is hoping this coming school year will be a good one. Steve Black, principal at the charter school’s upper campus — which will have a senior class this year, making the entire … Find out how to read more online.

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