Daily editionSaturday, October 3rd, 2026
Good morning, North Port.
The 5AM North Port Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Government
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sarasota County leaders cut the ribbon on a $61 million project that expanded River Road from two to six lanes (adding pedestrian paths and wildlife underpasses) between U.S. 41 and Interstate 75, easing traffic and improving safety.
Local law enforcement will monitor speeds along the new stretch.
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Sports
On Friday, Oct. 2, local high school football teams competed in Sarasota and Manatee counties; Cardinal Mooney beat Clearwater Central Catholic 47-35 at Austin Smithers Stadium plus Sarasota Christian won 36-15 over Keswick Christian.
Other teams in Columbia, Wesley Chapel and Out-of-Door Academy also secured wins.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneRead more