DOH-Charlotte Issues Rabies Advisory After Confirmed Case
The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) has issued a rabies advisory following confirmation of a positive case in a raccoon captured near Washington Loop Road and Duncan Road. Officials warn that rabies may be present in the wild animal population and urge residents and visitors to take...
People Drive From All Over Florida To Feast At This Homey Seafood Restaurant
In a weathered old Florida cracker house with turquoise trim sits Peace River Seafood, a Punta Gorda institution where the blue crabs are as fresh as the conversation and napkins are more necessity than accessory. The moment you pull up to Peace River Seafood, you know you’re in for something...
City wants to dredge through state park
PUNTA GORDA — City public works officials want to dredge a barge canal through the mangroves and a shallow lagoon in the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park near Punta Gorda Isles.
FWC says deadly boat crash near Captiva Pass kills one on jet ski
FWC said one person died and another was hospitalized after a personal watercraft collided with a larger boat near Captiva Pass in Lee County.
Owner of Sash and Sill appears before judge facing 27 charges of fraud
SARASOTA, Fla. - Appearing once again in front of a judge, this time in Sarasota County, the owner of the window and door installation company 'Sash and Sill' is under arrest. Todd Hoch faces 27 counts of fraud. Prosecutors said Hoch took hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers, without...
Man who helped save girl from Boca Grande shark attack changes plea in traffic...
A man who helped save a 9-year-old girl from a shark attack told a judge he understood he faces deportation as he changed his plea in a traffic infraction days after the heroic rescue. Luis Omar Alvarez, 30, of Lehigh Acres, on Aug. 27 pleaded no contest to driving without a valid driver's license. He was placed in...
Punta Gorda moves ahead with downtown drainage study
"Hopefully this will make a really big difference,” said Ninette Warren, whose home in downtown flooded during last year's hurricanes.
Charlotte CARE Center celebrates providing thousands food, shelter and more in first year
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte CARE Center, 1476 Kenesaw St., had a successful first year, helping thousands of locals in need.
LIMIT GODZILLA: Group rallies community against size of planned Fort Myers hotel
Fort Myers residents mobilize against hotel height increase from 9 to 11 stories in historic district ahead of crucial Tuesday city council vote.
The Brisket Sandwich At This Funky Tiki Bar In Florida Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Imagine a place where smoky barbecue meets tropical tiki vibes, and you’ve got Liki Tiki BBQ, a culinary gem tucked away in Naples, Florida that defies all restaurant conventions in the most delicious way possible. This isn’t just another restaurant – it’s a flavor adventure that combines two seemingly...
