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Strawberry Festival team distributes record proceeds to local charities
BOCA GRANDE — A record $166,000 in proceeds from the 2026 Strawberry Festival and furniture sale has been distributed to community nonprofits in the community, organizers reported this week.
LOCAL STUDY: New mothers benefit a lot from community resources
SARASOTA — New local research conducted shows that connecting families with community-based support services before and after pregnancy can improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
SOTD 7/10/26: Who Knows by Daniel Ceasar
The WMNF Song of the Day for July 10, 2026 is “Who Knows” by Daniel Ceasar. Daniel Caesar operates in that rare space where smooth R&B meets deep spiritual introspection. His very name (a blend of the grand Roman dictator Julius Caesar and the biblical prophet Daniel) sets the…
Faith and politics intersect in message from U.S. senator and pastor as Summer Celebration kicks off
From the altar at Grace Apostolic Church Thursday night, Warnock wore two hats interchangeably during his remarks at the start of IBE's annual event.
Attack on an Invasive Species at Oneida Lake
An invasive plant is threatening the health of Oneida Creek and the ecosystem of Oneida Lake.
Shop for free suits for your job interview
In Pursuit Of gives free business clothes to men who are veterans, unhoused or have a low income.
Texas Tenors performing at Brown County Music Center
Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, July 10 at 10 a.m.
Indiana Black Expo announces 2026 honorees, Summer Celebration event lineup
The Summer Celebration will take place from July 8-19, while the 2026 Pacers Sports & Entertainment Corporate Luncheon will happen July 17.
Local documentary series hits Tubi
“Naptown Narratives” highlights Black business owners and artists in Indianapolis.
Fulton County YMCA wins grants to teach water safety to 400 kids
The Fulton County YMCA has received two grants totaling $40,000 to help 400 kids learn to swim and other water-safety tips to keep kids safe from drowning.
Florida pastors ask GOP leaders to shield Haitians from deportation
Pastors in Florida’s capital city are asking elected officials to reinstate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week the federal government could end the program. At Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in downtown Tallahassee on Wednesday…
Banksy-esque street art from UK artist DNZ lasts one day at John’s Pass Bridge
For less than a day, a little girl in a sun hat crouched beneath John’s Pass Bridge, reaching toward a yellow flower growing from the sand. The black-and-white stencil mural appeared without warning and quickly drew comparisons to Banksy, the anonymous British street artist known…