EDITORIAL: Charlotte’s cashless plan not ideal
If you’re planning a visit to South County Regional Park, or any one of Charlotte County’s recreation centers, be sure to take your credit card.
The Coziest Little Florida Diner with the Crispiest Fried Chicken (and the Sweetest People)
If you crave big portions, small town charm, and the kind of crispy fried chicken that makes you close your eyes, Alva Country Diner is calling your name. Tucked along Palm Beach Blvd in Alva, this humble spot delivers comfort classics and neighborly warmth at prices that still feel fair. Bring cash or a payment app...
When a Night Out Goes Bang: The Unbelievable Shooting Outside Paddy Wagon Irish Pub!
What should have been a typical night out took a wild turn outside Paddy Wagon Irish Pub in Port Charlotte, as a physical fight escalated into a shooting early in the morning. Just after the pub closed its doors for the night, chaos erupted among patrons near a food truck vendor, and before anyone knew it, shots were...
White Castle brings famous sliders to Florida airport
Travelers passing through the Southwest Florida International Airport can now grab White Castle's famous sliders at a new automatic kiosk.
Charlotte County, FL, Restaurants Cited For Most Inspection Violations in January 2026
Local restaurants in Charlotte County must maintain proper food safety standards to protect diners who trust these establishments to serve safe meals. Recent state inspections reveal several eateries fell short of health department requirements during January 2026.
Lee County deputy vehicle flips in rollover crash in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lee County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in a multivehicle rollover crash in Lehigh Acres Monday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene of a crash on 23rd Street Southwest in the early hours of the morning. LCSO...
ULM’s Seventh-Inning Rally Sweeps FGCU
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The ULM softball team (5-4) fended off FGCU (4-5) in a late rally to continue the sweep of the FGCU Eagle Invitational on Saturday evening (Feb. 14), 3-1. Six Warhawks claimed hits on the day to drive the offense ahead. A single from freshman Kailey...
Harper, Ruiz Lead Eagles After Day One of Gators Invitational
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Gulf Coast University men's golf team began competition on Saturday at the Gators Invitational, completing the opening round and playing through the majority of the second round before darkness suspended play at Mark Bostick Golf Course. TEAM LEADER - No. 10 Florida (-22) INDIVIDUAL...
18th Taste of Punta Gorda set to return
PUNTA GORDA — It's almost time for a one-day celebration that always brings out some of the best of food, music and community spirit.
Leadership Englewood stops at Englewood Hospital on Health Care Day
Members of Leadership Englewood’s 2026 class spent the day gaining firsthand insight into the health care services that support the community during the program’s annual Health Care Day. “The leadership program was adopted by the Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce in 2008 to educate emerging business leaders about...

















