Florida hero wearing Batman pajamas catches burglary suspect
A Florida man who helped catch a burglary suspect while wearing Batman pajamas has spoken out.
Man Arrested for Spraying Couple with Bug Spray at Port Charlotte Publix
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.—A Port Charlotte man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly spraying a couple with bug spray during an altercation at a Publix grocery store. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Publix on Cochran Blvd. after receiving a call about a physical altercation. The incident began...
From Long Island to Punta Gorda: How Nino’s became Florida’s best bakery
PUNTA GORDA — The Guide to Florida’s “Best of Florida Awards for 2025” has named Nino’s Bakery & Café the best bakery in the state, honoring it for both its timeless recipes and deep roots in the community.
NOAA flags new disturbance with high chance of developing
The U.S. weather service agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has officially flagged the first big disturbance of September.
Mayor asks for less online, in-person negativity
PUNTA GORDA — Punta Gorda Mayor Debi Lux is fed up with online negativity she says is harming local businesses and others in the city.
I Dined at a Restaurant in Florida With Gulf Views From Almost Every Table
Cape Coral is a city built on water. With more than 400 miles of canals, life here seems to flow just as casually as the tides. During my recent visit, I found myself drawn to the nearby marina to experience Gulf life, and eventually, I ended up at High Tide Social House-a waterfront restaurant where […]
CCSO: Fight at Publix checkout line leads to bug spray in face, assault charge
PORT CHARLOTTE — A 65-year-old Port Charlotte man is facing felony assault charges after reportedly spraying a man in the face with bug spray following a checkout line dispute at a grocery store.
Florida man attacks couple with bug spray outside Publix, deputies say
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Port Charlotte man was arrested after deputies said he attacked a couple outside of Publix with bug spray when they wouldn’t let him skip in front of them in the checkout line. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Publix around 2 p.m. on Sunday after receiving a […]
Cape Coral Police believe driver that hit motorcyclist was impaired
The Cape Coral Police Department is sharing new information about a crash involving a motorcycle and a car, Saturday. They say the motorcyclist is still in critical condition.
SEPTEMBER SLOWDOWN: Lee County hotel occupancy lags 15% behind Florida average
September marks one of the most challenging months for Fort Myers Beach businesses, as the island community continues its recovery from Hurricane Ian.
