Daily editionTuesday, October 13th, 2026
Good morning, North Port.
The 5AM North Port Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Government
An annual survey by the University of South Florida found that nearly all Sarasota County residents rated quality of life as good or excellent — though many remain concerned about growth and road conditions.
Respondents call for more spending on transportation improvements to address these issues.
WWSB ABC7 MySunCoastRead more
Health
On Tuesday, Oct. 13, health inspectors found rodent droppings at a popular restaurant chain’s Sarasota-area location and closed it temporarily while the Tampa-based chain works to ensure safety as cleanup continues.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneRead more
Sports
A recent roundup highlights high school sports and volleyball district tournament schedules for Oct. 12-17 in Manatee and Sarasota.
Schools featured include Classical Academy, Bradenton Christian, Lakeside Christian, Sarasota Christian, Gulf Coast HEAT, Keswick Christian, St. Pete Canterbury and Saint Stephen’s.
Sarasota Herald-TribuneRead more