PORT CHARLOTTE - After Bonnie Meau's husband Fred gave her an Ancestry DNA kit as a Christmas gift a year ago, she found a sister she had been…
PUNTA GORDA — Ryan Hay was already working for years as a coach and teacher when he decided to pursue a new career: firefighter.
The Charlotte County Chamber began our 2021-2022 fiscal year on Oct. 1, 2021. It’s gone by in a blink of an eye and there have been so many ac…
When I talk to my friends who don’t live in Florida and I mention that literally thousands of homes are being planned and approved every year …
All kinds of big news can come of little changes. Operations shift, a beloved local takes a new job, a community comes together at a new marke…
ARCADIA — One Arcadia man is dead while another has charges pending in an early morning two-vehicle crash in DeSoto County, according to the F…
UPDATE 4:30 P.M.: The National Weather Service confirms it was a tornado, according to Charlotte County spokesperson Brian Gleason.
PORT CHARLOTTE — An Englewood woman riding in a bicycle trailer was killed in a collision with a vehicle Saturday night near Peachland Bouleva…
Two recent surveys revealed Florida continues to be a top state for new arrivals, and many are moving to less densely populated areas like Pun…
BABCOCK RANCH — An Indianapolis developer expects to start building the first rental apartments in Babcock Ranch in February.
PUNTA GORDA — The future of Learn to Sail in Punta Gorda is in the wind as city officials debate terms of a 10-year lease for the nonprofit's …
PORT CHARLOTTE — If you’re a World
The man allegedly responsible for several recent business burglaries was apprehended by Charlotte County deputies Friday in Laishley Park.
ENGLEWOOD — Rob Kruzel left the Charlotte County Commission meeting last week a happy man.
NORTH PORT — Ants in the pants, feeling down or just needing a friend?
NORTH PORT — North Port is the fourth highest growing city in America based on U-Haul truck moves throughout 2021, according to data compiled …
MURDOCK — Enforcing residency rules for election candidates could be a Charlotte County Charter Review Commission responsibility, some commiss…
Calls made to our office in inquiry about certain household or landscape critters often prompt an article to address a potential teachable moment.
VENICE — Several years ago, a sailboat owner was sailing through a bad summer storm about one to two miles off of the Venice fishing pier.
PUNTA GORDA — The Military Heritage Museum, which rents space from Fishermen’s Village, might soon get a home of its own.
The Florida Institute for Political Leadership is offering a free virtual three-day course on leadership training.
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Peace River Classic Car Club will sponsor its seventh annual fundraiser today at the Moose Club, 3462 Loveland Blvd., Por…
ENGLEWOOD — An Englewood landlord was arrested Thursday for allegedly firing a gun during an argument with a former tenant.
PORT CHARLOTTE — As the Completely Unchained Van Halen tribute band sang “Hot for Teacher,” members of a new motorcycle club were selling raff…
SARASOTA — Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested one suspect in a fatal shooting, with another man still wanted.
PORT CHARLOTTE — A Port Charlotte man faces charges of leaving the scene of a hit-and-run that left a woman injured.
PUNTA GORDA — State wildlife officers recently took 89 green iguanas from the facility of local reptile advocate and breeder Ty Park.
SARASOTA — Dawnyelle Singleton, Sarasota native and experienced nonprofit education professional, announced her campaign for the Sarasota Coun…
