Michael Barfield | Florida Trident

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Michael Barfield

Stories by Michael

Sarasota County officials downplayed flood risk. Tropical Storm Debby exposed their failures
June 27, 2025
Phillippi Creek won’t be dredged this hurricane season, no emergency permit issued
June 26, 2025
State attorney upgrades two charges against former New College official to felonies
May 22, 2025
Delayed ID, missed arrest, downgraded charge: How Piccolo avoided jail for months
April 24, 2025
New College communications director charged for exposure of sexual organs – again
April 16, 2025

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Michael Barfield | Florida Trident

Stories by Michael

Sarasota County officials downplayed flood risk. Tropical Storm Debby exposed their failures

Phillippi Creek won’t be dredged this hurricane season, no emergency permit issued

State attorney upgrades two charges against former New College official to felonies

Delayed ID, missed arrest, downgraded charge: How Piccolo avoided jail for months

New College communications director charged for exposure of sexual organs – again