Brawl outside bar leads to 5 arrests
ENGLEWOOD — An altercation outside an Englewood bar led to the arrest of five Polk County men, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Are home prices going up in Punta Gorda in 2026?
Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the...
Florida father accused of speeding 102 mph with unrestrained child in vehicle
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. - A Florida father was arrested after deputies said he was speeding more than 100 mph with children in the car on Saturday. Video shows Jorge Garcia being pulled over by a deputy with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office around 6:30 p.m. The deputy can be...
21-Year-Old USF Student’s Chilling Text Message She Sent To Parents Just Moments Before Being...
No one should have to go through this. The post 21-Year-Old USF Student’s Chilling Text Message She Sent To Parents Just Moments Before Being Killed By Drunk Driver Has Leaked Online originally published on Total Pro Sports .
USF Student Passes Away in Tragic Incident – Final Communication With Family Revealed
She was minutes from home, driving back from a celebration, when a single bad decision destroyed everything, and the last words her family received from her were ones of pure love. Lauryn Marie Akey, 21, a University of South Florida student from Bradenton, Florida, was killed in the early hours...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Shinedown at Hertz, Betts in Bonita; Teen Bash on Marco. The comedy rock artist’s Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour will perform with special guest Puddles Pity Party at Hertz Arena at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 27. Tickets start at $40 and arena parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero
A new place to treat addiction
The “Answer to Addiction” is more than a slogan at Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC). It is the driving force behind the organization’s newest expansion: the Specialized Adult Detox and Recovery Unit (SADRU) — a space designed to provide individuals in crisis with a secure environment for detox, stabilization and
This Charming Florida Coastal City Lets You Retire On $2,000 A Month After Social...
Many retirees dream of living out their golden years in a pleasant seaside town. Well, there's at least one corner of the U.S. where that's very possible.
Honor Flight Mission XXIV gives Southwest Florida veterans a day they will never forget
WASHINGTON (WWSB) - For 86 veterans from Southwest Florida, the journey to Washington, D.C., lasted just one day, but the memories made along the way will last forever. Before sunrise, veterans, guardians and volunteers gathered at Punta Gorda Airport for Honor Flight Mission 24. Many had little sleep before the...
Plant Defense Inducers Could Help Reduce Copper Use for Canker Control
Citrus canker continues to impact Florida citrus, increasing premature fruit drop and decreasing yield and fruit quality. While copper sprays have long been relied upon to control this disease, concerns about environmental impact and possible resistance development have led to efforts to find sustainable alternatives.
