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UN Speeches, a State Dinner, and a Softball Game: What’s Ahead in Washington This Week

Sunday, September 20

President Trump travels to New York on Monday and addresses the 81st UN General Assembly on Tuesday, where a possible meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected as the war continues. Conversations with Gulf leaders are also on the schedule. Then the president returns... Read More.

Afternoon Storms Through Wednesday, Then A Taste Of Fall: Your Suncoast Weather Outlook

Sunday, September 20

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are back in the forecast Sunday through Wednesday across the Suncoast, and Saturday showed just how uneven this pattern can be. SRQ recorded 1.66 inches of rain while Lakewood Ranch, just 12 miles east, picked up a mere 0.05 inches. That... Read More.

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season With World Premiere and Broadway Star

Sunday, September 20

Live theater fans on the Suncoast have a full season to look forward to. Sarasota Jewish Theatre has unveiled its seventh season, running October 2026 through May 2027, and it opens with a true hometown moment: the world premiere of “Kaddish for the Barrio,”... Read More.

Parents Report Burns and Blisters From Millie Moon Diapers as CPSC Logs 360+ Complaints

Saturday, September 19

Parents across the country are raising alarms about Millie Moon diapers, a brand marketed as dermatologist-tested and gentle on skin. Mothers in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma describe reactions that go far beyond a typical diaper rash: burns, welts, blisters that bled, and skin that... Read More.

Venice Man, 83, Charged With Second-Degree Murder After Woman Found Shot in His Home

Saturday, September 19

An 83-year-old Venice man is facing a second-degree murder charge after a woman was found shot dead inside his home on the night of September 16. Walter Lee Edgerton III called 911 around 8:35 p.m., according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, and told... Read More.

Man Drowns Near Passage Key Off Anna Maria Island: What Boaters and Swimmers Need to Know About Inlet Waters

Saturday, September 19

A Friday afternoon swim near an anchored boat turned tragic west of Passage Key, off Anna Maria Island. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, two adults were in the water around 4:30 p.m. when a rapidly incoming tide caught them and a large... Read More.

Seven Dogs, Four Victims, 50+ Charges: What the Charlotte Dog Pack Attack Teaches Every Pet Owner

Saturday, September 19

A U-Haul hit a bump on Claiborne Woods Road in northwest Charlotte on Aug. 26. The rear door popped open, and seven dogs tumbled out onto the street. According to police, the pack immediately charged at a woman walking nearby and then went after... Read More.

Two Men Sentenced for Stealing $362,844 From Walmarts in 11 States, Including Florida

Saturday, September 19

Two men have been sentenced for running an organized retail theft operation that pulled $362,844 in merchandise from Walmart stores across eleven states over ten months, beginning in 2022. Anthony Belser, 56, received 25 years with 10 to serve. George Mayo, 52, received 40... Read More.

Carrot Top Hospitalized in Las Vegas, Friday Luxor Show Canceled

Saturday, September 19

Comedian Carrot Top was hospitalized in Las Vegas, according to multiple reports, and his Friday night show at the Luxor Hotel & Casino was canceled. His representative, Jami Schlicher, told NBC News that the 61-year-old is recovering and “receiving the care and support he... Read More.

Wisconsin Choir Teacher Charged with Child Sex Crimes; Police Reportedly Found Images of Students

Saturday, September 19

A 28-year-old Wisconsin choir teacher, Paul Sadergaski, has been charged with grooming a child for sexual activity from a position of trust and possession of child pornography. The reported offenses occurred between June 15 and Aug. 22, according to the criminal complaint.The complaint says... Read More.

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UN Speeches, a State Dinner, and a Softball Game: What’s Ahead in Washington This Week

Afternoon Storms Through Wednesday, Then A Taste Of Fall: Your Suncoast Weather Outlook

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season With World Premiere and Broadway Star

Parents Report Burns and Blisters From Millie Moon Diapers as CPSC Logs 360+ Complaints

Venice Man, 83, Charged With Second-Degree Murder After Woman Found Shot in His Home

Man Drowns Near Passage Key Off Anna Maria Island: What Boaters and Swimmers Need to Know About Inlet Waters

Seven Dogs, Four Victims, 50+ Charges: What the Charlotte Dog Pack Attack Teaches Every Pet Owner

Two Men Sentenced for Stealing $362,844 From Walmarts in 11 States, Including Florida

Carrot Top Hospitalized in Las Vegas, Friday Luxor Show Canceled

Wisconsin Choir Teacher Charged with Child Sex Crimes; Police Reportedly Found Images of Students

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