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National & Local

Chapecó opens 160 vacancies for school safety monitors with a salary of R$ 2,300

The city of Chapecó in Brazil is offering 160 job positions for school safety monitors, with a monthly salary of R$ 2,350.

Mar 2 • 15:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

VIDEOS: Good Morning Santa Catarina on Monday, March 2, 2026

A roundup of significant news including mistaken US jet shootdowns in Kuwait, casualties in Iran, and escalating tensions regarding nuclear risks.

Mar 2 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver found injured and fallen in a ravine two days after disappearing on a trip between RS and SC

A 58-year-old man, missing for two days after leaving Rio Grande do Sul, was found injured in a ravine in Bom Retiro, Santa Catarina.

Mar 2 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From higher temperatures to extratropical cyclones: what autumn in Santa Catarina will be like in 2026?

The Epagri/Ciram agency predicts above-average temperatures and potential cyclones for autumn 2026 in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Mar 2 • 08:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nine-month-old baby without seatbelt dies after car overturns in SC

A nine-month-old baby died after the family's vehicle overturned in Morro Grande, Santa Catarina, with the child not secured in a seatbelt.

Mar 1 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did it ring? Cellphones in SC receive alert simultaneous with the start of Brazil's largest disaster drill

Residents of Santa Catarina received an emergency alert on their cellphones as they participated in Brazil's largest disaster drill.

Mar 1 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water tariff from Casan will become more expensive from April in SC; see adjustment

The Casan water and sewage company in Santa Catarina has announced a 5.8% increase in tariffs starting in April, primarily attributed to inflation over the past 15 months, though the practical increase will be lower due to a prior decrease in December.

Feb 28 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Workers from MA will be heard by a commission after reports of analogous slavery in SC

The State Commission in Brazil will listen to 16 workers who reported degrading conditions during apple harvesting in Santa Catarina, with implications for investigations into labor exploitation.

Feb 28 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SC has disaster drills with evacuation of houses and temporary shelters; see what to expect

On Sunday, residents of Santa Catarina will receive a special SMS from the Civil Defense announcing a disaster simulation in the state.

Feb 28 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SC Police Department receives an armored vehicle that can travel on water and withstand rifle fire; VIDEO

The Brazilian Army is donating an 11-ton amphibious armored vehicle to the Military Police of Joinville, Santa Catarina for tactical operations.

Feb 28 • 09:01 UTC
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National & Local

Driver dies after crashing car at high speed into wall near electronic speed bump in SC; VIDEO

A driver died after crashing into a wall and rolling over his car in Gaspar, Santa Catarina, while speeding near an electronic speed bump.

Feb 27 • 18:36 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Court in SC denies request from doctor convicted of domestic violence to return to playing football

A doctor convicted of domestic violence in Brazil was denied permission by the Santa Catarina Court to play football while under house arrest.

Feb 27 • 17:45 UTC
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National & Local

Company from Santa Catarina rewards managers with a trip to celebrate achieved goals

A company in Santa Catarina is innovating by rewarding its managers with a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, to celebrate the achievement of business targets.

Feb 27 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Santa Catarina from Friday, February 27, 2026

The podcast discusses the postponement of a judgment to March 25 by Fachin, with the current suspension still in effect until then.

Feb 27 • 12:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bull Party is Target of Operation in SC and Can Result in a Fine of R$ 20,000 for Those Promoting Animal Abuse

Operation Quaresma has been launched in Santa Catarina to combat the illegal and cruel tradition known as 'farra do boi,' which involves tormenting a bull.

Feb 27 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver of runaway truck that hit vehicles in Chapecó is prosecuted, and MP seeks million-dollar compensation

The driver of a runaway truck that injured 10 people in Chapecó has been charged with 20 counts of attempted homicide and is facing hefty compensation demands from the Public Ministry of Santa Catarina.

Feb 26 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project to prohibit noisy fireworks in SC proposes fines and product seizures; understand

The Brazilian Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina has approved a bill to ban the sale and use of fireworks that produce loud noise, targeting the negative effects on vulnerable groups.

Feb 26 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dogs fall into a 10-meter hole in an old mining gallery and mobilize a rescue operation in SC

Two dogs were rescued from a 10-meter deep hole in an old mining gallery in Lauro Müller, Southern Santa Catarina.

Feb 26 • 18:19 UTC
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Crime & Justice

'Weak Meat': prison director in SC involved with inmate's girlfriend and arrested for corruption

The director of a prison in Santa Catarina was arrested on suspicion of corruption after allegedly intervening in legal proceedings due to his relationship with an inmate's girlfriend.

Feb 26 • 15:08 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Santa Catarina on Thursday, February 26, 2026

Various significant news stories from Brazil are presented in the G1 video segment, including a sexual abuse investigation against a judge, severe weather in Minas Gerais, and a fatal shooting in a São Paulo shopping mall.

Feb 26 • 12:34 UTC
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National & Local

SC Trade Federation says the end of the 6x1 schedule will eliminate 27 thousand jobs in the state

The Federation of Commerce of Santa Catarina warns that abolishing the 6x1 work schedule could lead to the loss of 27,000 formal jobs in the state's commerce, services, and tourism sectors.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
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National & Local

Bombinhas (SC): Federal Police investigates fraud in illegal constructions in a paradise destination

The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate fraud in construction permits in Bombinhas, a renowned tourist spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 11:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alesc approves creation of a public list with information on those convicted of killing police officers in the state; understand

The Santa Catarina Legislative Assembly approved a proposal for creating a public list of individuals convicted of killing law enforcement officers in the state.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Maranhão workers report poor conditions in apple harvest in Santa Catarina

Workers from Timon, Maranhão, have denounced inadequate working conditions during an apple harvest in Santa Catarina.

Feb 25 • 23:30 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Case Isadora: man accused of killing gaucha model has sentence increased to 16 years in prison

Paulo Odilon Xisto Filho, who was initially sentenced to 12 years for murdering his girlfriend, Isadora Viana Costa, has seen his sentence increased to 16 years by the Santa Catarina Court of Justice.

Feb 25 • 22:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PL announces Carlos Bolsonaro and Carol de Toni as candidates for the Senate in SC; Jorginho Mello seeks reelection for governor

The Liberal Party (PL) announced Carlos Bolsonaro and Carolyn de Toni as their candidates for the Senate in Santa Catarina, alongside Jorginho Mello's campaign for re-election as governor.

Feb 25 • 20:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ex-son-in-law arrested and teenagers apprehended suspected of murdering elderly couple in SC

An adult was arrested and two teenagers apprehended in connection with the murder of an elderly couple in Água Doce, Santa Catarina.

Feb 25 • 20:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TCE of SC announces competition with 20 vacancies and a salary of R$ 10.4 thousand; see areas

The Court of Accounts of the State of Santa Catarina has announced a public competition for 20 vacancies, targeting various fields for the position of external control fiscal auditor.

Feb 25 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Caixa manager suspected of embezzling R$ 1 million from customers swindled 108-year-old elderly woman, says Federal Police

A 108-year-old woman is among the victims of a former Caixa Econômica Federal manager accused of embezzling R$ 1 million from clients in Santa Catarina.

Feb 25 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flávio Bolsonaro announces Carlos and Carol De Toni as PL pre-candidates for the Senate from SC

Flávio Bolsonaro has confirmed Carlos Bolsonaro and Carol De Toni as pre-candidates for the Senate from Santa Catarina for the Liberal Party (PL).

Feb 25 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested in SC after father reports abuse of 3-year-old daughter and exposure of baby on social media

A 23-year-old woman was arrested in Santa Catarina, Brazil, after her partner reported that she had abused her 3-year-old daughter and exposed her 1-year-old baby on social media.

Feb 25 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP awaits police to send videos about the investigation of the Orelha case: 'They have not yet been made available'

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is waiting for the police to send essential videos regarding the investigation into the aggression and death of a dog named Orelha in Florianópolis.

Feb 25 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF finds R$ 2 million in cash hidden in a car in SC

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil discovered R$ 2 million in cash concealed in a vehicle during a routine check in Santa Catarina.

Feb 25 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Santa Catarina, Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The news highlights various local events and significant incidents happening in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SC's 'Billionaire Factory' Invests in Battery Industry for Storing Renewable Energy; Understand

WEG, a major electrical equipment manufacturer from Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, is set to construct a cutting-edge battery storage factory in Itajaí, aimed at enhancing renewable energy storage capabilities.

Feb 25 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Beach expansion work in the city of SC 100% Blue Flag reaches halfway; VIDEO

The expansion of Central Beach in Balneário Piçarras, Brazil, is halfway complete, with significant investments made and beach safety being a priority.

Feb 25 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry requests new data after reports of euthanized animals to free up space in SC shelter

The Public Ministry of Santa Catarina is investigating irregular euthanasia practices at an animal welfare center in Joinville.

Feb 24 • 23:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Newborns must leave the maternity ward with a National Identity Card in SC; understand

A new initiative in Santa Catarina, Brazil aims to issue newborns their first National Identity Card directly from the maternity ward.

Feb 24 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with over 1,700 videos of child sexual exploitation in SC

A man was arrested in Santa Catarina for storing over 1,700 videos depicting child sexual exploitation during an operation conducted by the Public Ministry.

Feb 24 • 17:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: mother and ducklings rescued after being cornered on BR-101 in SC

A mother duck and her nine ducklings were rescued on BR-101 in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, after being cornered on the highway, posing a risk of being hit by vehicles.

Feb 24 • 14:11 UTC
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National & Local

What is the 4 m² chapel that can hold only three people in SC; VIDEO

A small chapel in Siderópolis, Santa Catarina, is notable for its capacity of only three people and its homage to Saint Francis of Assisi.

Feb 24 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Improvised bunk bed and vehicle without a tire: group caught traveling irregularly in a truck's cargo area on BR-282

Six workers were caught traveling in unsafe conditions in the cargo area of a truck in Santa Catarina, Brazil, raising concerns about labor safety and road regulations.

Feb 23 • 22:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City of 4,000 inhabitants in SC offers salary of R$ 30,3 thousand in public competition

The city of Romelândia in Santa Catarina is hosting a public competition with over 50 job openings and a salary of R$ 30,3 thousand.

Feb 23 • 21:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SC predicts thunderstorms with flooding and rain; see conditions for the week

Santa Catarina is expected to experience unstable weather this week, with forecasts of heavy rain and potential flooding, especially along the coast.

Feb 23 • 21:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFSC opens more than 2,000 spots for physical and sports activities on the Florianópolis campus; see which ones

The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) is offering 2,283 spots for various physical and sports activities for the first semester of 2026.

Feb 23 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mapping of capybaras indicates low risk of Brazilian spotted fever in Floripa

A study shows a low risk of Brazilian spotted fever in areas with presence of capybaras in Florianópolis, Brazil, conducted by the Federal University of Santa Catarina.

Feb 23 • 19:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman who accidentally took identical car traveled 60 km with wrong vehicle in SC; VIDEO shows return

A 65-year-old woman mistakenly drove home in a nearly identical car, traveling 60 km before realizing the error, which has drawn attention in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 18:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man stung by over 100 bees and rescued urgently in SC, firefighters say

A man in Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil, was stung over 100 times by bees and required urgent medical attention.

Feb 23 • 18:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

13-year-old boy dies after touching wire while riding bicycle on street in SC

A 13-year-old boy tragically died in São Bento do Sul, Brazil, after suffering an electric shock from a fallen power line while riding his bicycle.

Feb 23 • 12:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Biologist records the birth of more than 15 baby lizards after rescue in SC: 'One of the most unprecedented things I've witnessed'; VIDEO

A biologist in Santa Catarina documented the birth of over 15 baby teiú lizards after rescuing their eggs from a concerned resident's backyard.

Feb 23 • 07:31 UTC

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