Daily editionFriday, September 25th, 2026
Good morning, North Port.
The 5AM North Port Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
Government
Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. when clocks fall back to 1 a.m. Florida leaders have long pushed to keep daylight saving time year-round (via the Sunshine Protection Act) but still need congressional approval.
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Health
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System plans to expand cancer services in Venice + purchase land for a future hospital campus in Manatee County after two board votes on Sept. 22.
The move follows the 2021 opening of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute.
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Sports
The Herald-Tribune previewed Week 6 high school football games in the Sarasota and Manatee area & offered predictions and key player updates for matchups on Sept. 24 and Sept. 25.
Local fans can follow games featuring teams such as Out-of-Door Academy, Sarasota Christian, and Venice.
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Sarasota and Manatee high school football games are live for Week 6 with scores updating for Thursday, Sept. 24 and today via the NFHS Network — last week featured big wins including a milestone 200th victory for a Venice High coach.
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