May News

Week 1

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Mayor Vows to Crackdown on Drugs by Walt Becker
In a press conference earlier this week, Mayor Richenda Barker, vowed to crack down even harder on crime to deal with the rising level of gang violence.  Of special concern is the growing use of hallucinagenics like PCP (aka Angel Dust or Fairy Dust), heroin (aka Smack or Horse) and the like...

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The Myakka Skunk Ape Photograph
A remarkable new photograph of what may be a Florida Skunk Ape has been discovered through an interesting chain of events by Sarasota resident and animal welfare specialist David Barkasy.  The circumstances behind the photograph are intriguingly innocent. In early autumn last year, an elderly couple living near I-98 just West of the city, began to experience routine visits from an apelike animal... 

Vibora Bay Ledger

Mayor's Crackdown More Like a Crack-Headed Plan
One wonders just what the mayor has been smoking...

Weston Post

Air Show Gets Under Way Despite Fatal Crash
A weekend air show in Florida is being dedicated to a stunt pilot killed in a crash Friday...

Week 2

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Sweetland's Restaraunt Once Again Proves Why It's the Best In Town by Howie Kearse
This reporter was fortunate enough to have been invited back to Sweetland's Restaraunt in downtown Vibora Bay to help welcome their new master chef, Antonio Vitrelli.  Sweetland's has always had the reputation for serving the best food in the city, but now they've taken it up another notch by hiring one of Florida's best-known goumet chefs...

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McCain to Meet Potential VP Candidates

On the campaign trail, Republican presidential candidate John McCain is expected to meet this weekend with at least three prospective running mates. Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, and former Massachusetts governor and nomination rival Mitt Romney have all accepted invitations to join McCain at his Arizona estate.

Panama City News Herald

Family Goes Missing on Camping Trip
Friends and relatives of the Langston family have grown increasingly concerned over their dissaperance.  The family had left for their annual camping trip to the Pine Log State Forest over a month ago.  Thus far, authorities have not turned up any evidence of what may have happened to the family of four...

Week 3

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UFO or Secret Government Stealth Plane
We've got the pictures, you decide.

Panama City News Herald

Offshore Oil Drilling Bill Has a Future
Once a political taboo in Florida, prospects for offshore oil drilling have roared to a comeback with a secretive group forcing the issue into the center of political and public debate for months to come.

Vibora Bay Ledger

Skunk Ape Tracker Seeks to Protect the Creature
North America's Pacific Northwest has Bigfoot. The Himalaya region of Nepal and Tibet has the Yeti.  But in Florida's swamps, Dave Shealy is on the lookout for the skunk ape, hoping to prove the smelly creature does actually exist and win it government protection...

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Police Recover Body of Third Slain Child
Three children in two months, all apparently killed in the same fashion.  Police have yet to reveal any details on the killer's methods, but they have confirmed that all three victems come from local homeless shelters and orphanages and all were killed in the same fashion.  Homeless and orphan children have dubbed the killer "Bloody Mary" but it's uncertain why they believe the killer to be a woman...

Week 4

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Indictment Accuses Businessman of $200 Million Scam.
A federal indictment unseald Tuesday alleges that a Triangle businessman was one of seven leaders of an international scam that defrauded investors of more than $200 million.  Joseph F. Denson Jr., 52, was arrested last week and charged with felony conspiracy to engage in securities fraud, mail fraud and wire fraud...

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Judge Who Barred Witches From Adopting Children Turned Into Guinea Pig!

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New Spa Opens in Seagrove, Florida
After over a year of planning and hard work Seagrove Springs Resort and Spa opened with a splash Thursday in Seagrove, Florida. The newest resort borrows the look and feel of the Spa City back in the 1800s...