Scattered Thunderstorms for Tampa Bay, Southwest Florida
TAMPA BAY, Florida – The National Weather Service (NWS) Tampa Bay has issued a forecast for west Central Florida and Southwest Florida on Sunday, September 07, 2025, forecasting numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon with highs in the low 90s across the region. A marginal...
Olean Boulevard in Charlotte County to Undergo Critical Stormwater Pipe Repairs with Traffic Detours...
Olean Boulevard in Charlotte County will undergo stormwater infrastructure repairs. The section from Beacon Drive to Scranton Street will be closed to all traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday next week, according to the Charlotte County website. The closure will allow Public Works crews to...
It costs to stay safe
There’s not a local sheriff in the state of Florida who wouldn’t say keeping you safe is an expensive responsibility.
Charlotte County adds reflective evacuation zone bands to stop signs
Charlotte County has installed more than 12,900 reflective vinyl bands on stop signs and at intersections across unincorporated areas to help residents and visitors quickly identify evacuation zones during tropical storms and hurricanes, according to the Office of Emergency Management. The 3-inch-wide bands display...
FORECAST: Unsettled weather expected through weekend and into next week
Here is your forecast for Saturday, September 6th, 2025. We are kicking off your weekend in the upper 70s with scattered storms in the morning focused along the coast. After Noon, scattered storms will focus mainly east of I-75, but most models back down rain chances after 7pm. Great news for evening plans!
Highway designated to memory of fallen officer
PORT CHARLOTTE — Although there's a well-maintained shrine in memory of Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz who was killed in the line of duty in December 2024, the Charlotte County Commission could soon designate a memorial highway in his honor.
‘BIG FAMILY:’ Jeep owners rally to support youth center
Jeep owners flocked to support a Cape Coral youth center on Saturday. The William Austen Youth Center hosted its first-ever 'Quack Quest' car show.
Florida Power & Light Company Engineers Revolutionize How Company Responds to Storms
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – If necessity is the mother of invention, then experience is the mother of innovation. For a century now, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has been restoring power to its customers after hurricanes. And, just as importantly, learning from each experience and working to improve its response...
Charlotte County, FL, 3 Pepper Burrito Co restaurant cited for 9 violations
The 3 Pepper Burrito Co. restaurant in Port Charlotte found itself in the spotlight with health inspectors after tallying nine violations during a routine inspection on August 8, 2025. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation flagged the burrito restaurant for issues ranging from poor handwashing...
After delays Leroy’s Fish Shack hopes to reel in diners by early next year
After facing several setbacks, from mold to hurricanes, Leroy’s Fish Shack is now on track to open by the spring, bringing fresh catch and local flavor to Fishermen's Village.