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Burn ban issued in Sarasota County due to wildfire risk

Sarasota County burn ban
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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Sarasota County has enacted a burn ban prohibiting all open fires because of drought conditions and increased wildfire danger.

Authorities said the ban covers campfires, bonfires, yard burning, and trash burning. Residents can learn more about burn bans in the county on the county's website.

The ban remains in effect until conditions improve.

Pasco schools tell parents kindergartners must be potty-trained before class starts

District leaders were receiving reports at the start of the school year that nearly every elementary school had about 10 students who could not independently use the restroom.

Pasco schools tell parents kindergartners must be potty-trained before class starts