Child in Port Charlotte flown to hospital after reported drowning
Charlotte County Public Safety said the child was not breathing when paramedics transported the child. The patient was taken to a local hospital and then flown to Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Port Charlotte Publix dispute ends with bug spray attack, deputies say
Deputies say a 65-year-old man ambushed a husband and wife in a Port Charlotte Publix parking lot, spraying them in the face with bug spray after a brief checkout line dispute.
FORECAST: Unsettled weather pattern expected this week
Here is your forecast for Monday, September 1st, 2025. We are waking up with a few showers across Collier county and those showers will continue to pull south. Our temperatures are in the mid to upper 70s and later this afternoon we will see a mix of sun and clouds with highs around 91°. Scattered showers and storms...
Volleyball Drops Sunday Battle at FGCU
FORT MYERS, Fla. – James Madison volleyball junior Kennedy Louisell finished with 23 kills, but the Dukes fell to Florida Gulf Coast in five sets (17-25, 27-25, 23-25, 26-24, 11-15) on Sunday afternoon at Alico Arena. JMU (0-3), despite Louisell's 23-kill effort, could not overcome 11 service errors. Barbara...
South Florida TV reporter accused of stealing, pawning neighbor’s Rolex
Michael Hudak, a South Florida television reporter, surrendered to Miami police on Thursday after he was accused of stealing his neighbor’s Rolex watch and selling it to a pawn shop.
COLUMN: Happy Labor Day from the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
From our board of directors and staff, we’d like to wish all of you a very safe, fun, and enjoyable Labor Day.
POP WARNER: Bandits battle Vikings; Warriors face Knights
In week 3 Pop Warner action, the Charlotte Warriors traveled to North Fort Myers for a showdown with the Knights, while the Port Charlotte Bandits headed north to battle the Venice Vikings. The 14U Bandits traveled across the state to beat the West Boynton Wolfpack 8-7 in a wild game.
Florida Man In Batman Pajamas Stops Burglary Suspect
A Cape Coral man allegedly helped stop a burglary in progress after being alerted by his home security system early Wednesday.
Excessive Rainfall, Flood Risk 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, August 31, 2025, forecasting showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, with highs steady around 84 across the region. Increased moisture will result in higher...
Petition: Thirteen Puppies Found in Sweltering Garage Need Justice
In Lee County, Florida, thirteen puppies were discovered trapped in a filthy garage with no food or water. The temperature inside reached a shocking 104°F, and the puppies were found covered in feces and dirt. Thanks to concerned neighbors who heard their cries and alerted authorities, these animals were rescued...