Hardee County Sheriff's Office Fires Deputy Over Animal Treatment Videos

The Hardee County Sheriff's Office fired Deputy Nicholas Zotto after reviewing videos of him mistreating animals at his pet-sitting business.

Jun 2

Sheriff Hoffman Names Four 2025 Employees of the Year

Sheriff Hoffman named four Sarasota County sheriff's employees of the year on April 14, honoring a deputy, corrections officer, communications operator, and administrative specialist for their 2025 service.

Jun 2

USF Baseball Hosts FGCU in Rematch Two Weeks After Road Victory

USF hosts FGCU on Wednesday in a rematch that comes just two weeks after the Bulls won 7-3 on the road in Fort Myers.

Jun 2

The Affirmation Trap: Why "I Am Enough" Might Be Gaslighting You

Turns out, telling yourself you're enough when you're falling apart doesn't fix anything—and that's actually okay.

Jun 2

Why We Keep Misreading Emily Dickinson—And Why It Matters

Jun 2

The Paradox of Forgetting: Why Hemingway Was Right to Write Badly First

Jun 2

The Fed Just Admitted It's Been Wrong All Year—And Nobody's Acting Like It

Jun 2

The Museum Audio Guide Is Dead, and Good Riddance to Boring

Jun 2

The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About—And Why It Changes Everything

Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't yet. Here's the one that actually works because it starts with what's already true.

Jun 2

U.S. Fertility Rate Declines to Record Low

Figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a significant drop in the U.S. birth rate. Experts note the decline continues the trend observed since 2007. The current fertility rate falls below the level needed to maintain the population.

Jun 2

Military Experts Observe Concerns Regarding Recent Deployments

Jun 2

Artemis II Astronauts Return to Earth After Lunar Mission Simulation

Jun 2

Artemis II Astronauts Complete Lunar Flyby Simulation

Jun 2

Artemis II Crew Returns to Earth After Lunar Orbit Mission

Jun 2