Win-win: Tradeoff in downtown Punta Gorda
A win-win for two beloved restaurant families proves bittersweet for customers.
Bev Yankwitt has the most fun doing abstract art
PUNTA GORDA — It wasn’t until retirement that Bev Yankwitt found her true place in the art world.
Grading Caleb Wilson’s Performance in the Fort Myers Tip-Off
Here is a look at how the freshman forward performed in his two outings in the Fort Myers Tip-Off.
Sons of AMVETS helps Veterans Village residents
PUNTA GORDA — Veterans, businesses and members of the Englewood and North Port community opened their hearts recently to dozens at the Veterans Village in Punta Gorda.
From the Archives: The Hendrys – One of Fort Myers first families
Note: The following is excerpts from an April 11, 2015, article in the News-Press entitled “Members of singular Florida family reunite” by Amy Bennett Williams. It’s hardly surprising that Francis Asbury Hendry has his own Wikipedia page. He came to Florida in a covered wagon as an 18-year-old in 1851 and died one of...
Second person dies in Cape Coral boat accident; 1 person still missing
A second person died late Saturday night following a boating accident on the Caloosahatchee River between Cape Coral and Fort Myers. Of the four people on the MTI 390 powerboat, one is in critical but stable condition, and one is missing, said Bradley Johnson, public information officer for Florida Fish and Wildlife...
Charlotte County corrections lieutenant killed in motorcycle crash, sheriff says
According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Lt. William Garlick, a corrections officer, died in a crash on his way home from work.
Area moms deliver some holiday cheer to deployed troops (copy)
As those in the military continue to serve around the world, local veterans groups have packaged up some holiday cheer to keep their spirits up.
The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge at Florida Rep
Florida Repertory Theatre presents The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge in the Historic Arcade Theatre Dec. 2 – 21. The delightful and zany holiday comedy by the author of Around the World in 80 Days takes place a year after Ebenezer Scrooge’s miraculous transformation. The entertaining and family-friendly story is set in a...
Electrical fire at apartment sends one to the hospital in Fort Myers
Fort Myers Fire said the cause of the fire was traced back to a power strip and charger cord. One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries.

















