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Week In Review: New iPhone, Crime Ring and More
OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Sarasota Patch!
SPD: Man Handcuffed and Raped 5-Year-Old Boy
A 30-year-old man was arrested Thursday for allegedly handcuffing a five-year-old boy and raping him.
Why Parents Will Buy Their Kids the Cheap New iPhone
Kids: “I want a Samsung” Parents: “Shut up and take this yellow 5C”
61 People Arrested in Prescription Fraud Crime Ring
Sixty-one people in a lengthy investigation into a widespread prescription fraud ring involving local residents, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
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Florida’s Jobless Numbers Drop: Are You Seeing a Difference?
For the first time since September 2008, Florida’s unemployment rate is down to 7 percent. Do the numbers reflect your experience?
Sarasota Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
A Sarasota man was arrested Monday on federal child pornography charges, according to the Sarasota Police Department.
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Police: Man Escapes Out of Patrol Car
The man was taken into custody for sleeping in front of a Sarasota library, police say.
Are You Numb to Gun Violence?
Some local lawmakers say we’re desensitized thanks to the number and frequency of mass shootings in American society. What do you think?
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