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FHP: Man arrested in hit, run in Arcadia

FHP: Man arrested in hit, run in Arcadia

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PUNTA GORDA - A woman is in critical condition and a man is under arrest after she was struck by a vehicle he was driving late Wednesday.

Brian Laundrie search: Human remains, backpack, notebook found in Myakkahatchee Park

Brian Laundrie search: Human remains, backpack, notebook found in Myakkahatchee Park

Staff Report
Updated 17 min ago

NORTH PORT — The FBI confirmed Wednesday that they found items belonging to Brian Laundrie along with human remains in the Carlton Reserve nea…

Motorcyclist struck, killed on interstate; driver leaves scene

Motorcyclist struck, killed on interstate; driver leaves scene

STAFF REPORT
Updated 3 min ago

PUNTA GORDA - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving five vehicles along Interstate 75 on Wednesday night.

Gabby Petito case: Media, neighbors return to Wabasso Avenue

Gabby Petito case: Media, neighbors return to Wabasso Avenue

By Daniel Sutphin Staff Writer
Updated 10 hrs ago

NORTH PORT — Mike Dobrowolski lives in the same neighborhood as the Laundrie family.

Prosecutor clashes with defense medical

Prosecutor clashes with defense medical

By FRANK DIFIORE Staff Writer
Updated 10 hrs ago

ARCADIA — Two expert witnesses testified that Marian E. Williams may have suffered from mental health issues at the time of the arson-homicide…

Brian Laundrie search: Police, medical examiner investigating at Myakkahatchee Park

Brian Laundrie search: Police, medical examiner investigating at Myakkahatchee Park

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Updated 14 hrs ago

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Gabby Petito case: Media, neighbors return to Wabasso Avenue

Gabby Petito case: Media, neighbors return to Wabasso Avenue

By Daniel Sutphin Staff Writer
Updated 10 hrs ago

NORTH PORT — Mike Dobrowolski lives in the same neighborhood as the Laundrie family.

Prosecutor clashes with defense medical

Prosecutor clashes with defense medical

By FRANK DIFIORE Staff Writer
Updated 10 hrs ago

ARCADIA — Two expert witnesses testified that Marian E. Williams may have suffered from mental health issues at the time of the arson-homicide…

Brian Laundrie search: Police, medical examiner investigating at Myakkahatchee Park

Brian Laundrie search: Police, medical examiner investigating at Myakkahatchee Park

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FHP: Man arrested in hit, run in Arcadia

FHP: Man arrested in hit, run in Arcadia

Updated 5 min ago

PUNTA GORDA - A woman is in critical condition and a man is under arrest after she was struck by a vehicle he was driving late Wednesday.

Brian Laundrie search: Human remains, backpack, notebook found in Myakkahatchee Park

Brian Laundrie search: Human remains, backpack, notebook found in Myakkahatchee Park

Staff Report
Updated 17 min ago

NORTH PORT — The FBI confirmed Wednesday that they found items belonging to Brian Laundrie along with human remains in the Carlton Reserve nea…

Motorcyclist struck, killed on interstate; driver leaves scene

Motorcyclist struck, killed on interstate; driver leaves scene

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Updated 3 min ago

PUNTA GORDA - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving five vehicles along Interstate 75 on Wednesday night.

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County agrees to loan $1.5M to developer of subsidized housing

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Before agreeing to loan $1.5 million over 20 years to a subsidized housing developer, commissioners wanted to know if they would get the money…

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PUNTA GORDA — The challenges and opportunities surrounding water quality will be under the microscope tonight in Punta Gorda.

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Which was your favorite plane from the airshow?

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Aviation students get up-close look at airshow

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County agrees to loan $1.5M to developer of subsidized housing

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Water quality the focus for PG community meeting

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Charlotte K9 gets donated body armor

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Charlotte County defies state on impact fees

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Which was your favorite plane from the airshow?

Which was your favorite plane from the airshow?

Florida International Air Show soars in Punta Gorda

Florida International Air Show soars in Punta Gorda

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Wyvern receives corporate community service award

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Showbiz wanted Billy Crudup for his looks. He had other ideas

Showbiz wanted Billy Crudup for his looks. He had other ideas

‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ stars discuss important lessons in their robot movie

‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ stars discuss important lessons in their robot movie

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Where to find all the spooky TV choices as Halloween nears

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‘We are the gateway’: Venice Theatre rehearsing for a dramatic future

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Laura Pommier encourages others to awaken their creative spirits

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Listen to this! Plenty of places to hear live music across Southwest Florida

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Five area teams still alive for district titles

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FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

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NFL notes: Jaguars cut kicker Josh Lambo

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COLUMN: Punta Gorda shows pride in events, community relations

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COLUMN: #OurFutureIsNow

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COLUMN: North Port Chamber thanks Champions and Diamond Donors

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COLUMN: City, chamber to host community forum on surtax

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