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Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Where is Zachary Bernhardt? 8-year-old's disappearance remains a mystery after 26 years (wfla.com) — Clearwater police are renewing their plea for information 26 years after 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt disappeared from his Drew Street apartment, and they're asking anyone with memories or tips to come forward. The department remains committed to solving this deeply felt local mystery, sharing updated age-progressed images and physical details as they continue searching for answers.
• Pinellas County rolls out technology to speed up emergency response (baynews9.com) — Emergency vehicles in Clearwater and across Pinellas County are now using the Glance system, which turns traffic lights green to shave crucial seconds off response times. With more intersections being added, early data from Gulf-to-Bay in Clearwater show up to seven minutes saved in heavy traffic, potentially improving safety for residents needing urgent help.
• Jazz artist Chris Botti to play the Clearwater Jazz Holiday in October (tampabay.com) — Chris Botti will open the Clearwater Jazz Holiday's 2026 season at Coachman Park on October 15, bringing his acclaimed trumpet sound and new "Vol. 1" material to local fans. The Grammy winner, known for collaborations with Sting and Paul Simon, promises favorites like "Italia" and "Paris" alongside jazz standards in an intimate, soulful performance.
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