Military Heritage Museum gala to honor Chambers, Long
PUNTA GORDA — The Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda announced honorees for its third annual Patriots Gala, an event celebrating military service, education and community partnership.
Dunbar Street shooting connected to vehicle pursuit in Fort Myers; three arrested
Fort Myers police have confirmed that a shooting on Dunbar Street and Wright Street is connected to a vehicle pursuit on Cleveland Avenue. Officers responded to a shooting on Dunbar Avenue late Friday night. Florida Highway Patrol said they assisted FMPD with an attempted traffic stop on Friday around 8...
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.
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.
Florida Rep opens PlayLab submissions
Florida Repertory Theatre, an Associate Member of the National New Play Network, is seeking submissions for its 2026 PlayLab Festival, slated for April 30 to May 1. PlayLab is an intensive weekend of rehearsals, readings, talkbacks and development that brings professional playwrights, directors, actors and audiences...
