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5+ hour, 33+ min ago   (235+ words) Heavy rains and flooding in South Florida have caused a dramatic increase in snake sightings, with calls to wildlife trappers tripling in recent weeks. Trapper Jay of Treasure Coast Wildlife Trappers said he has collected nearly 50 snakes in the past…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (131+ words) World Pasta Day 2026: 5 fascinating facts about the dish Every year, World Pasta Day 2026 is observed on October 25 to promote the unique dish that has origins in Italy, along with it`s nutritional value and heritage Origin of the day World…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago   (379+ words) Atunaisa Torani Ravatu was found guilty of three counts of general dishonesty linked to the Government’s Help for Homes initiative. Tuesday 13 October 2026 | 16:30 Accused Atunaisa Torani Ravatu. A man who handled cyclone recovery assistance cards intended to help villagers rebuild their…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago   (60+ words) (5) updates to this series since 43 sec ago Daniel Vincent Flynn, VMD Annie DeWitt "Dee" Kauffman Miriam Whitley Knight, known as "Whickey" to her friends, and "Mimi" to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peace… Pauline Anne "Anne" Zavertnik Young…...

5+ hour, 40+ min ago   (136+ words) SRQ DAILY TUESDAY DINING AND FOOD EDITION TUESDAY OCT 13, 2026 | Ocean Prime Sarasota will serve fresh stone crab claws once the season kicks off, offering diners a chance to enjoy one of Florida’s most anticipated seasonal seafood offerings alongside the restaurant’s…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1499+ words) Home » Entertainment » Roberto’s Trattoria Is a South County Hidden Gem SAPPINGTON, MO – September 15, 2026 (STL.News) Roberto’s Trattoria – St. Louis has no shortage of Italian restaurants. The Hill remains nationally recognized for Italian dining, while restaurants throughout Clayton, downtown St. Louis,…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago   (474+ words) Carlouel Beach & Yacht Club at 1091 Eldorado Ave. on Clearwater Beach is undertaking a rebuild of its flood-damaged clubhouse, planned as an elevated, three-story, 19,000-square-foot building above ground-level parking. The $38 million project, approved by the club's own membership, is being paid…...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago   (348+ words) Metro Line 1 is changing its timetable for four evenings: from Monday, October 12, to Thursday, October 15, 2026, service will end earlier than usual to allow for on-line checks. The last departures are scheduled for 20:55 PM from Piscinola and 21:30 PM from the Centro…...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago   (643+ words) An event Oct. 29 brings together golfers, community leaders and local businesses for a day of golf with a purpose: Supporting Southwest Florida children facing food insecurity and helping students build brighter futures. The day begins at 7 a.m. with registration and breakfast,…...

12+ hour, 30+ min ago   (365+ words) The 180-unit apartment community is expected to welcome its first residents this fall Onda Housing Group has opened pre-leasing at Bayshore Pines, a new affordable housing complex in North Fort Myers. The new community will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom…...