Daily editionSaturday, October 17th, 2026
Good morning, North Port.
The 5AM North Port Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Business
Delta Air Lines will offer extra nonstop flights from SRQ to Boston around Patriots’ Day and spring break, with peak service April 16 — 18 and April 22 — 25, 2027.
Other carriers including Avelo and Southwest will launch new routes from SRQ to meet increased travel demand.
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Culture
North Port will host the 29th annual Thunder by the Bay festival (featuring Cheap Trick, Bret Michaels, and the Marshall Tucker Band) later this season, and event organizers say more details on start times and location will be announced soon.
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Sports
High school football teams in Sarasota & Manatee played on Friday, Oct. 16 as they competed for playoff spots and built toward next season, with fans tracking live scores on the NFHS Network.
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