SUMMARY: The court convenes as the jury is recognized and asked to present their verdict. The jury finds Sarah Boon guilty of second-degree murder. The presiding judge expresses gratitude for the jury’s time and effort during the nearly two-week trial, highlighting the importance of their deliberations. Jurors are informed of their privilege to keep discussions confidential and that they are not required to discuss their deliberations unless court-ordered. The judge thanks the jurors again and instructs them to return to the deliberation room for their certificates, reinforcing the significance of their role in the judicial process.

Jurors deliberated for about an hour Friday night to decide whether Sarah Boone was guilty or not of murder in the Feb. 2020 death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres. Boone zipped her boyfriend inside a suitcase and despite it pleas to get out, did not unzip the luggage, the state testified. Instead, she went upstairs and went to bed. She found Torres dead inside the suitcase the next day.

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SUMMARY: Tampa Bay’s beaches are recovering as Sarasota County prepares to welcome visitors back after Hurricane Helen. ABC Action News reporter Mario Connell interviewed local business owners and residents about their challenges post-storm. While some properties suffered damage, with flooding affecting ground-floor units, the Big Tiki Lounge is set to open soon. Several beaches, including Siesta Beach and Venice Island parks, will also reopen on Saturday, reinstating amenities like lifeguard stands and boat ramps. Local citizens are encouraged to support area businesses and restaurants as the community looks forward to returning to normalcy and reinvigoration of the local economy.

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