PUNTA GORDA — An arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in the drive-by shooting using an AR-15-style rifle outside the Celtic Ray Publi…
NORTH PORT — The Suncoast Technical College Suncoast Bistro worked to established itself as a location for fine food, but the pandemic shut do…
SARASOTA — Students testing positive for COVID-19 will no longer be contact traced in Sarasota County Schools, according to a letter sent to parents.
DEEP CREEK — A 9-foot crack opened up in an old sewer line along 26107 Rampart Blvd., releasing 100,000 gallons of sewage Sunday, Charlotte Co…
ARCADIA — A couple was arrested for allegedly locking a 14-year-old boy in a shed, the Arcadia Police Department reported.
EL JOBEAN — A man who was either pushed or jumped from a car on State Road 776 Saturday remained in critical condition Monday, authorities said.
NORTH PORT — North Port is set to open a new public safety building in Wellen Park in March.
VENICE — A Venice man was accused of strangling a victim and throwing the victim's phone, which shattered a window next to a young child, acco…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee — An area man will spend about 14 years in prison after being sentenced in a federal court.
PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte County Public Schools named its Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the year Saturday night, at the Golden App…
I ran out of room last week, but all my readers should get a chance to reminisce about what they miss most from their early years.
PUNTA GORDA - Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity held a double home dedication in Punta Gorda for new homeowners Carmen Velez and Doreca Fi…
PUNTA GORDA — Change is on the way for the Punta Gorda Farmers Market as it expands in the city’s downtown area.
Residents living in Florida have gotten used to deadly hurricanes and to the land-altering flooding that comes after.
PUNTA GORDA — A Celtic Ray co-owner believes had he been where he normally is late Friday, he may have been struck by a bullet.
EL JOBEAN — A man was injured Saturday after a situation that is still under investigation, according to authorities.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - After prescribing approximately 15,000 opioid pills to three women with whom he had sex, as well as prescribing pills to …
Researchers say early tests show a newly patented mesh covering can rob the ever-present greening disease of a way to infect citrus trees in t…
PORT CHARLOTTE — Now in its 33rd year, the Charlotte County Fair will have a host of activities and amusements for kids of all ages, promised …
With sword in hand, a bold knight approaches the dragon sleeping just inside the mouth of the cave. The knight positions his shield and then t…
PORT CHARLOTTE — The intersection at Tamiami Trail and Harbor Boulevard has become a major traffic risk, according to a group of local residents.
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Law enforcement is reminding motorists Florida law requires them to keep their distance from active emergency vehicles.
ENGLEWOOD — Leadership Englewood’s class of 2022 has its first fundraiser this year — a wine tasting.
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for Charlotte and Lee counties on Friday after tornadoes struck the region on Jan. 16.
TALLAHASSEE — In a scathing ruling Friday, Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker blocked the University of Florida from enforcing a controvers…
PUNTA GORDA — A new state-sponsored COVID testing site will open next week on property owned by the Punta Gorda Airport, Airport Chief Executi…
PUNTA GORDA — State wildlife officers acknowledged euthanizing some — but not all — of the 89 green iguanas they seized from local reptile bre…
