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Man in surgical mask robs Englewood woman in Publix aisle

All you need to know about COVID-19 testing

Local News

Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Steube is today

FDLE arrests Port Charlotte man for sending mass killing threats

Latest COVID-19 Stats -- For Here & Florida

Two types of rapid CV19 tests arrive in Florida, but not here

COLUMN: Joy! Unadulterated, exuberant, heartfelt joy!

Jury trials suspended through May 29

Wildfire danger triggers emergency county meeting today

Buckley's Pass opens early for boaters in Punta Gorda

Coronavirus

Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Steube is today

NYC virus deaths exceed 4,000, topping toll for 9/11 attacks

Latest COVID-19 Stats -- For Here & Florida

Symphony postpones Pops and Fireworks

Pressure builds to make Florida's jobless claims retroactive

A stock rally fizzles out on Wall Street; oil prices plunge

News: State, National, World

Pressure builds to make Florida's jobless claims retroactive

A stock rally fizzles out on Wall Street; oil prices plunge

One fortunate 90-year-old survived COVID-19, and offers hope

Virus deaths slow in places, British PM's condition worsens

Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

Americans brace for 'hardest, saddest' week of their lives

Grocery workers are key during the virus. And they're afraid

New York gets ventilators in China; Trump wants more thanks

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Daily Break

After 39 years, a pioneering female pilot retires

Wit and warmth light James McBride’s ‘Deacon King Kong’

Beloved 'Schitt's Creek' ending at its peak tonight

8 at-home activities that don't involve TV or books

'Modern Family' promises satisfying end to its 11-season run

Spice up salmon with this roasted recipe

Sun Preps

Which area youngsters will be the next area stars? (PRINT)

Four Manatee County football coaches punished for recruiting

Five essential questions before we bring prep sports back

Indians wish Deans a 'Happy Birthday'

Sun Preps All-Area Wrestling teams

High school sports postponed through May 3, additional eligibility being considered

Go!

Asolo to stream 'Into the Breeches' online

'Modern Family' cast shares memories as series finale nears

Music never dies: "Bolero" busts out of coronavirus lockdown

For Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, the show must go on(line)

New phone-only Quibi aims for bite of digital entertainment

Christopher Cross, Duran Duran’s John Taylor are latest musicians to test positive for COVID-19

Waterline

Why are you that color? The strange case of the dark phase tiger swallowtail

The caged outdoorsman

Birding the Celery Fields

Fish if you can: Springtime action is just getting good

No ballgames? I'll go fishing

Reader photos

Sports: Local, State, National

Breaking down the Rays: Second base

Bucs new uniform goes for a more classic look

Could the Rays, others be playing in Arizona?

Breaking down the Rays: First base

Brady, Watt among unanimous picks for All-Decade Team

British canceled, Masters to November in major rescheduling

Elections

Pandemic politics: Wisconsin voting underway despite virus

Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

Joe Biden's inner circle: No longer a boys club

Biden rejects April debate as Sanders says he wants a face-off

Primary purgatory with no 12th Democratic debate on horizon

Joe Biden found his footing — then coronavirus changed everything

Stock Market

Business

So, how do you define what is an 'essential business?'

COLUMN: Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce remains strong and active

COLUMN: Coronavirus scams proliferating

Chamber is here for our members and the community

Businesses requested to take coronavirus survey

Apply now for Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

Police Beat

Police Beat for April 8, 2020

Police Beat for April 7, 2020

Police Beat for April 6, 2020

Police Beat

Fire crews battle two blazes

Police Beat for April 4, 2020

Police Beat for April 3, 2020

Woman charged with falsely renting out apartment after eviction

Special Sections

Feeling Fit

What goes on inside our bodies comes from inherited traits

Grandparenting goes digital as virus keeps older adults home

Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease

Turn to all natural items for safe and easily dyed Easter eggs

Comics aren’t just for fun — they can help prevent teen depression too

For seniors, isolation changes life in varied, nuanced ways

Perspectives

LETTER: Thiessen's racist column was off base

LETTER: Trump has rallied the people to solve problem

LETTER: The rich just got richer in the stimulus deal

LETTER: Things we worship gone. Pray to God

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LETTER: Writing memoirs can take away the boredom

LETTER: Trump's inaction can be classified as crime

EDITORIAL: Now's the time to reach out to family, friends

Obituaries

Multimedia

Before & After -- Coronavirus crackdown

Fashion Show raises money for St. Vincent de Paul

'It's not a bookstore without a cat,' green eyes watching at Punta Gorda's Sandman

First Charlotte Veg Fest puts down roots in Laishley Park

Punta Gorda Pub Crawl celebrates 10 years

Drag queen bingo brings joy to seniors

Fans make Braves feel at home

Big day for The BIG Rally; Huge crowds for Atlanta Braves welcoming

Education

Fresh take: Nocatee Elementary students of the month (February), great job, guys!

Fresh take: West Elementary notes

Through With Chew Week is Feb. 16-22, going tobacco-free

Nocatee students of the month (January)

DeSoto County school district places on the College Board’s honor roll

Congratulations to November students of the month, Nocatee Elementary School

Religion

Catholic Bishop suspends liturgial events

Religion briefs for Feb. 29, 2020

Religion briefs for March 14, 2020

Religion briefs for March 21, 2020

Religion briefs for March 28, 2020

Conversations on racism set for March 2

Religion briefs for Feb. 22, 2020

Religion briefs for Feb. 15, 2020

Community News Briefs

News Briefs for March 27

Charlotte news briefs for March 15, 2020

CHARLOTTE BRIEFS

Charlotte news briefs March 8, 2020

COLUMN: Can they crash at your place for a bit? Foster a pet, save a life

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