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Sarasota Herald-Tribune

$90 Medicare checks going to 1.4 million in Florida. Do you qualify?

$90 Medicare checks going to 1.4 million in Florida. Do you qualify?

More than 20 million Medicare Part B enrollees are getting $90 payments from the federal government, including almost 1.4 million In Florida.

PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high

PEN America: Nearly 12,000 school book bans in a year, a record high

A new study from PEN America reveals that there were nearly 12,000 book bans in public schools over the past year, the highest since tracking began five years ago

See where Trump's $90 checks to 20 million seniors are going

See where Trump's $90 checks to 20 million seniors are going

President Trump said he plans to send $90 check to more than 20 million seniors this month. See how much money is going to midterm battlegrounds.

Democrats gain edge in tight Senate races in new poll

Democrats gain edge in tight Senate races in new poll

Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate are leading or have tightened races in five states that have traditionally voted Republican.

These are the 76 Leslie's Pool locations closing as part of Chapter 11

These are the 76 Leslie's Pool locations closing as part of Chapter 11

See f your local store made the list.

Average gas price in each U.S. state, October 2026

Average gas price in each U.S. state, October 2026

Gas prices on the rise? As we enter October, here's the average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded in each state.

Former congressman gets 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying

Former congressman gets 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying

Former congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years for secretly lobbying U.S. officials on behalf of Venezuela's government.

The Commercial Appeal

Will clocks fall back in 2026? Latest on daylight saving time changes

Will clocks fall back in 2026? Latest on daylight saving time changes

The Sunshine Protection Act is stalled, meaning Americans will likely turn their clocks back again this fall.

No longer just rolling papers, Raw is now selling weed too

No longer just rolling papers, Raw is now selling weed too

Raw, known for all-natural rolling papers, has started selling marijuana products in New Mexico dispensaries.

Where is the best Halloween street in the US? Nationwide search is on

Where is the best Halloween street in the US? Nationwide search is on

Where is the trick-or-treatiest street in the country? Reese's is hosting a contest to find out. See which streets made the short list of 150.

Chip City shuts every store, and gift cards are in limbo

Chip City shuts every store, and gift cards are in limbo

Fans in different cities had noticed that some stores had shuttered earlier in the month.

Will a gas-tax holiday actually lower gas prices?

Will a gas-tax holiday actually lower gas prices?

Several states are suspending gas taxes as fuel prices rise. Experts say drivers may see smaller savings than expected.