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Trump and Xi Meet Thursday at the White House: Tariffs, Taiwan, and AI on the Agenda

Wednesday, September 23

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at the White House Thursday morning for a welcome ceremony and an Oval Office meeting with President Trump. The agenda covers tariffs and trade, Taiwan’s future, and artificial intelligence, and both sides are hoping for a positive outcome with... Read More.

Free Car Seat Checks in Manatee County This Week: What Suncoast Families Need to Know

Wednesday, September 23

Manatee County EMS is hosting two free car seat check events during National Child Passenger Safety Week: Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Certified technicians will inspect your seat, help you reinstall it correctly, and answer... Read More.

Texas Teen Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Midland Highway: What It Means for Driver Safety Everywhere

Wednesday, September 23

A 17-year-old driver died Sunday after driving the wrong way on West Loop 250 North in Midland, Texas, according to police. The teen was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro, traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes, when officers responded to reports of a... Read More.

Nationwide Meat Recall: 167,000 Pounds Pulled Over Fake USDA Inspection Label

Wednesday, September 23

If you’ve got beef, pork or goat meat in the freezer, take a minute today to look it over. The USDA announced Tuesday that Star Meat Delivery Inc. of North Carolina is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of raw meat sold nationwide because the... Read More.

LSU Sexual Assault Allegation: DA Opens Criminal Investigation a Year After Initial Report

Wednesday, September 23

An LSU football player is accused of sexually assaulting a student on campus in October 2025, and the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office has now opened a criminal investigation. The player’s name has not been released. DA Hillar Moore said the matter was... Read More.

Fall Charity Market Returns to Parrish Oct. 3 to Benefit Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

Wednesday, September 23

The Fall Charity Market is back in Parrish on Saturday, Oct. 3, running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Foxbrook community off State Road 675. Around 46 vendors will fill the market with handmade jewelry, tumblers, wooden items, soaps, jams, sourdough products,... Read More.

Disney+ and Hulu Prices Jump Again: What Suncoast Subscribers Need to Know

Wednesday, September 23

Disney+ and Hulu subscribers woke up Wednesday to higher bills. Disney raised prices across nearly every tier, effective today, marking the fourth streaming hike in four years. Ad-free Disney+ Premium and Hulu Premium each climb from $18.99 to $21.49 a month, while the ad-free... Read More.

“That’s So Raven” Actor Bobbe Thompson Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison After Traffic Stop

Wednesday, September 23

Bobbe Thompson, the actor who played Stanley on Disney Channel’s “That’s So Raven,” has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison plus three years of supervised release. Thompson, 30, pleaded guilty in April to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The... Read More.

First-Time Homebuyer Guide for the Suncoast: Prep Your Finances and Never Skip the Inspection

Wednesday, September 23

Buying your first home in Sarasota, Bradenton, or anywhere along the Suncoast has gotten harder. First-time buyers made up only 21% of the market last year, well below the historical average of 40%. High prices and high interest rates have pushed a lot of... Read More.

Sober 9 Months, Dead at 29: Suncoast Parents Push for Kratom Regulation After Son’s Overdose

Wednesday, September 23

Micah Knox was 29 years old and nine and a half months sober when his mother’s daily check-in call went unanswered on June 26, 2026. He died from an accidental overdose of mitragynine, the psychoactive ingredient in kratom, after his parents say he bought... Read More.

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Trump and Xi Meet Thursday at the White House: Tariffs, Taiwan, and AI on the Agenda

Free Car Seat Checks in Manatee County This Week: What Suncoast Families Need to Know

Texas Teen Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Midland Highway: What It Means for Driver Safety Everywhere

Nationwide Meat Recall: 167,000 Pounds Pulled Over Fake USDA Inspection Label

LSU Sexual Assault Allegation: DA Opens Criminal Investigation a Year After Initial Report

Fall Charity Market Returns to Parrish Oct. 3 to Benefit Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

Disney+ and Hulu Prices Jump Again: What Suncoast Subscribers Need to Know

“That’s So Raven” Actor Bobbe Thompson Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison After Traffic Stop

First-Time Homebuyer Guide for the Suncoast: Prep Your Finances and Never Skip the Inspection

Sober 9 Months, Dead at 29: Suncoast Parents Push for Kratom Regulation After Son’s Overdose

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