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  • 2 months ago | wtxl.com | Forrest Saunders |Wendi Lane

    Florida Republicans are sweating Tuesday evening’s special elections, where results might be closer than they expected. While a win for Democrats remains a long shot, they are proving competitive in two deeply conservative districts. This matters because only five seats currently separate the Republican majority from the Democratic minority in the U.S. House.

  • Dec 21, 2023 | abcactionnews.com | Wendi Lane

    A federal judge hearing a challenge to a transgender health care ban for minors and restrictions for adults noted Thursday that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly spread false information about doctors mutilating children's genitals even though there's been no such documented cases. The law was sold as defending children from mutilation when it is actually about preventing trans children from getting health care, Judge Robert Hinkle said to Mohammad Jazil, a lawyer for the state.

  • Jul 31, 2023 | fox4now.com | Rebekah Nelson |Wendi Lane

    ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — A man was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a shark bit him. The West Manatee Fire District said a report of the incident came in around 3:40 p.m.The man, 22, was taken to a hospital from Anna Maria Island near Bean Point. There is no other information on his condition at this time. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.

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Wendi Lane
Wendi Lane @Wendilanetv
21 Sep 21

Official Gabby Petito Memorial! The city of North Port has installed signs surrounding the area where people have made a memorial for #GabbyPepito at city hall. The signs read: “THIS AREA RESERVED FOR GABBY PETITO MEMORIAL” @abcactionnews https://t.co/0G56mcHQYK

Wendi Lane
Wendi Lane @Wendilanetv
29 Jul 20

OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS! Schools like @eckerdcollege in St. Pete will be moving many classes outdoors this Fall so students can spread out. The CDC recommends schools utilize open-air spaces to help protect against the spread of COVID-19. @abcactionnews https://t.co/mECD9KgOWf

Wendi Lane
Wendi Lane @Wendilanetv
27 Jul 20

#BREAKING Manatee County passes mandatory mask policy effective immediately. Masks must be worn when entering indoor businesses and facilities in Manatee County. @abcactionnews https://t.co/Bbo9c9AStd