Daily Briefing: Ashley Benefield Verdict: Jury makes decision on former ballerina

After a Manatee County jury found Ashley Benefield guilty of manslaughter, she was remanded into the custody of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Aug 1 2024 [Ashley Benefield Verdict: Jury makes decision on former ballerina]( [Ashley Benefield describes shooting her husband on the fourth day of her trial for the second-degree murder of her husband, Doug Benefield, in 2020 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, July 26, 2024.]( After a Manatee County jury found Ashley Benefield guilty of manslaughter, she was remanded into the custody of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. [READ MORE]( [Woody Harrelson arrives at The Gator Club in downtown Sarasota on April 15, 1997. Scenes from the 1998 movie "Palmetto," starring Harrelson alongside Elisabeth Shue and Gina Gershon, were filmed at The Gator Club.]( [Sarasota bar named U.S. best has history of ghosts, Hollywood stars]( Sarasota bar named among best in U.S. has more than 100 years of history, including Hollywood stars, hauntings, bootleg whiskey, and a brothel. [READ MORE]( [The National Hurricane Center is predicting a tropical wave approaching the northern Caribbean to eventually develop into a tropical depression, and then likely a tropical storm, by the weekend. The system is then projected to approach the U.S. East Coast.]( [Will tropical weather in Atlantic affect the Sarasota area?]( The tropical disturbance has struggled to develop and it's potential impact in Sarasota, Bradenton is still up in the air. [READ MORE]( [Rendering of St. Regis Residences and Hotel on Longboat Key]( [Spa days coming soon to Sarasota beachfront luxury resort]( Sarasota spa features 20,000 square feet of property overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota County School Board members Karen Rose, left, and Bridget Ziegler listen to public comments Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, 2023.]( [Sarasota Schools budget sees more vouchers, less federal money]( The tentative budget includes more property tax revenue as the school district braces for losing about $19 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Sarasota destination picked for Time's 'World's Greatest Places']( This Sarasota destination is one of eight on the list from the U.S. Time's annual list features places to stay and ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Waterfront restaurants, rooftop bar opening at Sarasota beach resort]( New restaurants and rooftop lounge opening at Sarasota beach resort will offer views of the Gulf of Mexico. [READ MORE]( 3 [Former ballerina, Ashley Benefield, testifies in murder trial]( "I thought he was going to kill me," Ashley Benefield testified before a jury Friday morning. She was called as the ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Sarasota, Bradenton's biggest luxury hotel and resort opens its doors]( The Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa opened its doors July 22, marking the Sarasota Bradenton area's largest luxury ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Sarasota City Commission agrees not to appeal judge's Ziegler ruling]( The Sarasota City Commission agreed not to appeal a judge's ruling that SPD's search of Christian Ziegler's phone ... [READ MORE]( Advertisement Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](