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45,000 Quilt Project aims to bring change to US immigration

45,000 Quilt Project aims to bring change to US immigration

Updated Apr 14, 2021

PUNTA GORDA — Hoping to increase public awareness of issues with the U.S. immigration system, local activist groups have teamed together to bring the 45,000 Quilt Project to Punta Gorda.

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82

By MICHAEL BALSAMO
and TOM HAYS Associated Press
Updated Apr 14, 2021

NEW YORK — Bernard Madoff, the infamous architect of an epic securities swindle that burned thousands of investors, outfoxed regulators and ea…

Officials: Fire investigated as arson

Officials: Fire investigated as arson

By ANNA BRYSON Staff Writer
Updated Apr 14, 2021

PUNTA GORDA — A home on the 12000 block of Green Gulf Boulevard in Punta Gorda burst into flames early Wednesday while people were sleeping inside.

Lemon Bay High School student charged with arson in connection to school fire

Lemon Bay High School student charged with arson in connection to school fire

By ANNA BRYSON Staff Writer
Updated Apr 14, 2021

The fire that ignited in the boy’s bathroom at Lemon Bay High School on Tuesday was determined to be arson by the State Fire Marshal.

Dead sawfish brought to Port Charlotte

Dead sawfish brought to Port Charlotte

By NANCY J. SEMON STAFF WRITER
Updated Apr 13, 2021

Two smalltooth sawfish were found dead in shallow waters off the Florida Keys and brought to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissi…

Fireball over Florida

Fireball over Florida

By Scott Lawson Gondolier Editor
Updated Apr 13, 2021

VENICE — The region witnessed a fireball that was seen from as far away as Georgia and South Abaco Island in The Bahamas, with the majority of…

Lemon Bay High School student charged with arson in connection to school fire

Lemon Bay High School student charged with arson in connection to school fire

By ANNA BRYSON Staff Writer
Updated Apr 14, 2021

The fire that ignited in the boy’s bathroom at Lemon Bay High School on Tuesday was determined to be arson by the State Fire Marshal.

Dead sawfish brought to Port Charlotte

Dead sawfish brought to Port Charlotte

By NANCY J. SEMON STAFF WRITER
Updated Apr 13, 2021

Two smalltooth sawfish were found dead in shallow waters off the Florida Keys and brought to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissi…

Fireball over Florida

Fireball over Florida

By Scott Lawson Gondolier Editor
Updated Apr 13, 2021

VENICE — The region witnessed a fireball that was seen from as far away as Georgia and South Abaco Island in The Bahamas, with the majority of…

45,000 Quilt Project aims to bring change to US immigration

45,000 Quilt Project aims to bring change to US immigration

Updated Apr 14, 2021

PUNTA GORDA — Hoping to increase public awareness of issues with the U.S. immigration system, local activist groups have teamed together to bring the 45,000 Quilt Project to Punta Gorda.

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82

By MICHAEL BALSAMO
and TOM HAYS Associated Press
Updated Apr 14, 2021

NEW YORK — Bernard Madoff, the infamous architect of an epic securities swindle that burned thousands of investors, outfoxed regulators and ea…

Officials: Fire investigated as arson

Officials: Fire investigated as arson

By ANNA BRYSON Staff Writer
Updated Apr 14, 2021

PUNTA GORDA — A home on the 12000 block of Green Gulf Boulevard in Punta Gorda burst into flames early Wednesday while people were sleeping inside.

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Latest COVID-19 & Vaccine Stats -- For Here & Florida

Latest COVID-19 & Vaccine Stats -- For Here & Florida

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Here are the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics, including the number of vaccines given, for Florida and our area counties, as of 4:30 p…

Car catches fire at busy Englewood intersection

Car catches fire at busy Englewood intersection

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ENGLEWOOD — A car caught fire Thursday at San Casa Drive and State Road 776.

Car crashes into Five Guys, injures 2

Car crashes into Five Guys, injures 2

By SUE ERWIN
and CRAIG GARRETT Staff Writers
Updated 14 hrs ago

NORTH PORT — Two patrons were injured when a driver plowed his car into a patio table at the…

Walk for the heart

Walk for the heart

By OLIVIA CAMERON Staff Writer
Updated 15 hrs ago

Fawcett Memorial Hospital’s ICU nurses participated in the American Heart Association Charlo…

Red tide causes small fish kill on Siesta Key Beach

By STEVE REILLY Staff Writer
Updated 15 hrs ago

Red tide algae is present in Gulf waters, but for the most part its impacts have been minimal.

Charlotte says no to litigation on endless bench contract

Charlotte says no to litigation on endless bench contract

By BETSY CALVERT Staff Writer
Updated 14 hrs ago

Getting rid of the eternal bench agreement is back on track in Charlotte County.

Republican Hansen files to run for Charlotte commission

Republican Hansen files to run for Charlotte commission

By BETSY CALVERT Staff Writer
Updated Apr 14, 2021

A retired banker is running for the Charlotte County Commission against incumbent Stephen R.…

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North Port man killed in Burnt Store Road wreck

North Port man killed in Burnt Store Road wreck

Arcadia man convicted of murder; gets life in prison

Arcadia man convicted of murder; gets life in prison

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Latest COVID-19 & Vaccine Stats -- For Here & Florida

Car catches fire at busy Englewood intersection

Car catches fire at busy Englewood intersection

Car crashes into Five Guys, injures 2

Car crashes into Five Guys, injures 2

Walk for the heart

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Red tide causes small fish kill on Siesta Key Beach

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Charlotte says no to litigation on endless bench contract

Charlotte says no to litigation on endless bench contract

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The problem within: Biden targets lead pipes, pushes equity

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Defense expert blames George Floyd's death on heart trouble

Coinbase soars in market debut, valued near $86 billion

Coinbase soars in market debut, valued near $86 billion

US recommends 'pause' for J&J shots in blow to vaccine drive

US recommends 'pause' for J&J shots in blow to vaccine drive

Expert says cop was justified in pinning down George Floyd

Expert says cop was justified in pinning down George Floyd

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Ralph Lauren unveils crisp white Team USA Olympic uniforms

15 Oscar-nominated short films examine life's many conditions

15 Oscar-nominated short films examine life's many conditions

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Test your Oscar genius with this trivia challenge

Twin souls must save a dying world in dystopian romance 'Dawn of Atlantis'

Twin souls must save a dying world in dystopian romance 'Dawn of Atlantis'

‘Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood comes out as gay: ‘It’s been a journey’

‘Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood comes out as gay: ‘It’s been a journey’

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Fireball Over Florida

Fireball Over Florida

B-17 bomber 'Aluminum Overcast' lands in Punta Gorda

B-17 bomber 'Aluminum Overcast' lands in Punta Gorda

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2021 Easter Sunrise Service at Charlotte Harbor

2021 Easter Sunrise Service at Charlotte Harbor

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Video from Punta Gorda Easter Sunrise Service

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Editorial Cartoon

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15 Oscar-nominated short films examine life's many conditions

15 Oscar-nominated short films examine life's many conditions

Test your Oscar genius with this trivia challenge

Test your Oscar genius with this trivia challenge

Twin souls must save a dying world in dystopian romance 'Dawn of Atlantis'

Twin souls must save a dying world in dystopian romance 'Dawn of Atlantis'

Classic theme park attractions have staying power

Classic theme park attractions have staying power

'Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster' opens in June

'Florida’s fastest and tallest launch coaster' opens in June

‘Bridgerton’ renewed for third and fourth seasons

‘Bridgerton’ renewed for third and fourth seasons

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You caught it where?

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Surf and surf

Take your pick: Right now, Southwest Florida anglers are spoiled for choice

Take your pick: Right now, Southwest Florida anglers are spoiled for choice

The stairway to Lemon Bay

The stairway to Lemon Bay

Water matters: It's more than just a place to go drive your boat

Water matters: It's more than just a place to go drive your boat

Eager for the open road

Eager for the open road

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Become mesmerized by the ancient art of water marbling

Become mesmerized by the ancient art of water marbling

Englewood historian Diana Harris reflects on her life

Englewood historian Diana Harris reflects on her life

Maestro Troy Quinn gives area music a versatile voice

Maestro Troy Quinn gives area music a versatile voice

Take a look at some beautiful and bright tabletops for the season

Take a look at some beautiful and bright tabletops for the season

Freshen up your bedding for the spring time

Freshen up your bedding for the spring time

Lolablue's artisan bath, body and beauty products are infused with love and positivity

Lolablue's artisan bath, body and beauty products are infused with love and positivity

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Indians cruise past Sarasota at CoolToday

Indians cruise past Sarasota at CoolToday

Red-hot DeSoto County douses Dragons

Red-hot DeSoto County douses Dragons

Late goal lifts Venice girls to district title

Indians pitching keeps everyone guessing

Indians pitching keeps everyone guessing

Lemon Bay girls take district tennis title in dramatic fashion

Lemon Bay girls take district tennis title in dramatic fashion

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Charlotte runs past Lemon Bay

Charlotte runs past Lemon Bay

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Burnt Store Meadows resident to run for City Council

Burnt Store Meadows resident to run for City Council

Joseph Garren

Tuesday election will fill North Port Commission vacancy

Study to evaluate city's sea level rise vulnerability

Study to evaluate city's sea level rise vulnerability

Party chiefs say COVID-19 was election factor

'Very emotional' - Laurel Civic gives away Thanksgiving dinners

'Very emotional' - Laurel Civic gives away Thanksgiving dinners

Exceeding expectations: Ajax adds 10 tons of items for food banks

Exceeding expectations: Ajax adds 10 tons of items for food banks

DeSantis: Florida ready to deliver vaccine

DeSantis: Florida ready to deliver vaccine

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Latest COVID-19 & Vaccine Stats -- For Here & Florida

Latest COVID-19 & Vaccine Stats -- For Here & Florida

US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

US opens more distance in worldwide race against coronavirus

The Latest: France reaches 100,000 COVID-19-related deaths

The Latest: France reaches 100,000 COVID-19-related deaths

Final county moves out of California's purple tier as wider reopenings continue

France hits unwanted milestone: Over 100,000 virus deaths

France hits unwanted milestone: Over 100,000 virus deaths

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India's biggest cities shut down as new virus cases hit 200K

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College sports already adapting to new NCAA transfer rules

College sports already adapting to new NCAA transfer rules

Cameron Smith leads RBC Heritage after career-low 62

Cameron Smith leads RBC Heritage after career-low 62

Dolphins QB Jacoby Brissett prepares for life after the NFL

Dolphins QB Jacoby Brissett prepares for life after the NFL

MLB will have minor league experiment with moving back mound

MLB will have minor league experiment with moving back mound

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IndyCar opens season with stacked rookie class chasing Dixon

Masters phenom Zalatoris continues rise at RBC Heritage

Masters phenom Zalatoris continues rise at RBC Heritage

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New hotel set for Nokomis

New hotel set for Nokomis

More condos set for Venice

More condos set for Venice

Church moving into former bowling alley

Church moving into former bowling alley

7-Eleven opens Thursday in Venice

7-Eleven opens Thursday in Venice

Volunteers needed for Charlotte County committees

Volunteers needed for Charlotte County committees

COLUMN: Chamber to bring horse racing to North Port

COLUMN: Chamber to bring horse racing to North Port

COLUMN: Punta Gorda Chamber brings back live music

COLUMN: Punta Gorda Chamber brings back live music

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Charlotte School Board discusses 'unfair' dress code

Charlotte School Board discusses 'unfair' dress code

Students put their best foot forward

Students put their best foot forward

Student patrols help their peers stay safe

Student patrols help their peers stay safe

Student art recognized for Charlotte County centennial

Student art recognized for Charlotte County centennial

Charlotte County schools to end Innovative E-Learning

Students hospitalized after school bus crash

Students hospitalized after school bus crash

Charlotte County Schools receives district of the year award

Charlotte County Schools receives district of the year award

Charlotte County school recognized Transgender Day of Visibility

Charlotte County school recognized Transgender Day of Visibility

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Religion briefs for April 10, 2021

Sermon of the Week: If your eyes have been opened, seek the Way

Sermon of the Week: If your eyes have been opened, seek the Way

Religion briefs for April 3, 2021

Sermon of the Week: Jesus often appears in times of doubt

Sermon of the Week: Jesus often appears in times of doubt

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Twin Fathers at Epiphany

Twin Fathers at Epiphany

Sermon of the Week: The first Easter lockdown

Sermon of the Week: The first Easter lockdown

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Police beat for April 16, 2021

DCSO deputies hospitalized after suspect fled, hit deputy with truck

DCSO deputies hospitalized after suspect fled, hit deputy with truck

Police: Port Charlotte man had 22 bags of fentanyl, charged with trafficking

Police: Port Charlotte man had 22 bags of fentanyl, charged with trafficking

Police beat for April 15, 2021

Ponce fishing pier closed due to stolen rails

Ponce fishing pier closed due to stolen rails

Police beat for April 14, 2021

Case Closed for March-April 2021

Case Closed for March-April 2021

Public defender’s office back online after malware attack

Public defender’s office back online after malware attack

Police Beat for April 13, 2021

Police Beat for April 12, 2021

Case Closed for March-April 2021

Case Closed for March-April 2021

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Volunteers needed for Charlotte County committees

Volunteers needed for Charlotte County committees

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News briefs for April 10, 2021

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Foods that can positively affect mood

Foods that can positively affect mood

Coronavirus hug image named World Press Photo of the Year

Coronavirus hug image named World Press Photo of the Year

I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?

Health benefits of walking

Health benefits of walking

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Heart emergencies require timely care

Heart emergencies require timely care

Meet Myles! Golisano Children’s Hospital of SWFL’s Children’s Miracle Network Champion for 2021

Meet Myles! Golisano Children’s Hospital of SWFL’s Children’s Miracle Network Champion for 2021

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