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Tillis and GOP Senators Push Trump on $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package as Xi Visits U.S.

Thursday, September 24

Senator Thom Tillis joined Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, and Lisa Murkowski this week in a letter to the State Department and the Pentagon. Their ask: move forward on a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan that’s been paused since President Trump met with China’s... Read More.

Wisconsin “Wig Master” Rebuilds Hairpieces for Cancer Patients, One Head at a Time

Thursday, September 24

Walk into most wig shops and you’ll find rows of ready-to-wear pieces, all cut to a single standard size. For Terry Halone, a barber since 1965 and the man behind Pink Ribbon Fitting Solutions in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, that standard has never been good... Read More.

Live Music This Weekend on the Suncoast: September 25-27, 2026

Thursday, September 24

The final weekend of September brings a full slate of live music to the Suncoast, with shows running Friday through Sunday from Bradenton and Cortez down to Sarasota, Nokomis, Venice and Naples. Whether you want dueling pianos, reggae on the water, or a full... Read More.

Hooters Employees Bring Bingo Nights and 16,800 Books to Southwest Florida Cancer Patients

Thursday, September 24

Employees from the Hooters restaurants in Fort Myers and Naples have spent years building something that has little to do with wings. Once a month, they head to Lee Health’s Cancer Support Community in Fort Myers to host “Wingo,” an evening of bingo, dinner... Read More.

Press Corps Beats Congress 22-16 in Charity Softball Game That’s Raised $5.8 Million

Thursday, September 24

The Congressional Women’s Softball Game returned to Audi Field in Washington on Wednesday, and the press corps team, known as the “Bad News Babes,” came out on top with a 22-16 win over the lawmakers. Now in its 18th year, the bipartisan matchup has... Read More.

Englewood’s Record $9.2 Million Sale on Manasota Key: What It Means for Suncoast Homeowners

Thursday, September 24

Englewood’s real estate market has a new ceiling. A home on the north end of Manasota Key sold for $9.2 million, the highest price ever recorded in the area. The 1.1-acre property spans more than 7,000 square feet across a main house and guest... Read More.

Alaska Crash Kills Young Guide-to-Be Connor Helsel and Pilot Cabot Pitts

Thursday, September 24

Alaska State Troopers say an 18-year-old Michigan native and the veteran pilot flying him died Thursday evening when their plane crashed shortly after takeoff from a remote dirt airstrip near Snag Creek in the Wrangell Mountains, roughly 50 miles southeast of Nabesna. The passenger,... Read More.

Charlotte High Stays Unbeaten Thanks to Kamran Curliss and a Position Change That Paid Off

Thursday, September 24

Kamran Curliss came to Charlotte High to catch footballs. This season, first-year head coach Kevin Claxton asked him to do something different, and the senior has turned into one of the best defenders on the Suncoast. Through four games, Curliss has 39 tackles and... Read More.

Cooler, Drier Air Hits the Suncoast This Weekend, But an El Niño Winter Is Coming

Wednesday, September 23

The Suncoast is about to get its first real taste of relief. A cold front moves through Thursday afternoon, and behind it, dew points drop into the mid-60s for the first time in months. That means late Friday through the weekend finally feels genuinely... Read More.

Panther Ridge Main Entrance Closes Sept. 30: 45-Day Detour for SR 70 Roundabout

Wednesday, September 23

Panther Ridge’s main entrance at State Road 70 and 197th Street East closes September 30 for about 45 days while FDOT builds a roundabout tied to the SR 70 widening project. Emergency vehicles will keep access through 197th Street, but regular traffic gets detoured... Read More.

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Tillis and GOP Senators Push Trump on $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Package as Xi Visits U.S.

Wisconsin “Wig Master” Rebuilds Hairpieces for Cancer Patients, One Head at a Time

Live Music This Weekend on the Suncoast: September 25-27, 2026

Hooters Employees Bring Bingo Nights and 16,800 Books to Southwest Florida Cancer Patients

Press Corps Beats Congress 22-16 in Charity Softball Game That’s Raised $5.8 Million

Englewood’s Record $9.2 Million Sale on Manasota Key: What It Means for Suncoast Homeowners

Alaska Crash Kills Young Guide-to-Be Connor Helsel and Pilot Cabot Pitts

Charlotte High Stays Unbeaten Thanks to Kamran Curliss and a Position Change That Paid Off

Cooler, Drier Air Hits the Suncoast This Weekend, But an El Niño Winter Is Coming

Panther Ridge Main Entrance Closes Sept. 30: 45-Day Detour for SR 70 Roundabout

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