Daily Briefing: Manatee County judge to interview jurors in Ashley Benefield case

Ashley Benefield's defense allege that one juror concealed a history of domestic violence while another snuck a cellphone into jury deliberations. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Sep 18 2024 [Manatee County judge to interview jurors in Ashley Benefield case]( [Neil Taylor, the lead on the defense team for Ashley Benefield, a Lakewood Ranch woman convicted of manslaughter in the killing of her husband, appeared in a Manatee County courtroom in downtown Bradenton Monday for a hearing over whether to allow jurors to be interviewed after allegations of misconduct on Sept. 16, 2024.]( Ashley Benefield's defense allege that one juror concealed a history of domestic violence while another snuck a cellphone into jury deliberations. [READ MORE]( [Restaurant inspections]( [Roaches, mold found at Sarasota area restaurants, other inspections]( Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee county restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test. [READ MORE]( [Venice volleyball, Brighton Ferguson, Sr. during practice.]( [Midseason Volleyball Players of the Year in Sarasota and Manatee counties]( We list the top dozen volleyball players who have influenced the first half of the 2024 season in the Sarasota, Manatee area [READ MORE]( [An airboat carrying evacuees from the Pinecraft neighborhood of Sarasota approaches dry land Aug. 5. Multiple law enforcement and rescue agencies conducted evacuations in the area following Tropical Storm Debby]( [Letters: Where's the money for Floridians recovering from floods?]( Tallahassee says it lacks the money to help Floridians affected by flooding - yet millions are budgeted for Gov. Ron DeSantis' personal police force, [READ MORE]( [Singer, guitarist and songwriter George Harrison of The Beatles, who died in 2001, on the grounds of his home, Friar Park, near Henley-on-Thames, south Oxfordshire in 1975.]( [Selby Gardens looks at George Harrison’s love of gardening]( After The Beatles broke up in 1970, George Harrison fell in love with gardening, which inspires a new Selby Gardens exhibition in Sarasota. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [Banned Wagon tour coming to Florida to hand out free banned books]( The Banned Wagon will be on the road again for Banned Books Week 2024 and one of the stops will be in Florida. ... [READ MORE]( 2 [4 new restaurants, brewery a welcome addition to Sarasota Airport]( New restaurants and a brewery will make it actually fun — especially if you appreciate good food — to visit ... [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [An unreleased Florida DEP document lists Oscar Scherer for changes]( Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection appears to have had eyes on two dozen parks, including a Sarasota County ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Neighborhood workshop previews 122-acre Palmer Ranch development]( Nearby residents got a first look at the proposed Palmer Ranch Parcel 6C project at a neighborhood workshop Sept. ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Florida DEP issues warning letter over ongoing Bradenton sewage woes]( The Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent a warning letter to Bradenton over millions of gallons of ... [READ MORE]( 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]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](