Woman arrested after crash involving teenager
PORT CHARLOTTE — A 17-year-old Port Charlotte boy is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV while riding an ebike over the weekend.
Charlotte County industrial site opens at Babcock Ranch
Curry Commerce Center, a new commercial flex and light industrial development in Babcock Ranch, opened May 28. The 255,000-square-foot, eight-building complex was intended to be flexible commercial space for users, including office, showroom, warehouse, service, distribution, light manufacturing and trade-related busin
FPL says it is preparing area for storms
Florida Power & Light Company said it is continuing to build “a stronger, smarter and more storm-resilient electric grid” throughout the region.
Why this Dad-to-be needs Bonita Estero Rail Trail | Opinion
Becoming a father has changed the way I look at Southwest Florida. I’ve lived here since 2005. This community has given me friendships, opportunities, a career, and eventually, a place that truly feels like home. As a local business owner, I’ve spent years investing my time into the growth of this region because I beli
Between Naples And Sarasota Is America’s First Solar-Powered Town Known As ‘The Homeland Of...
When Hurricane Ian raged through Southwest Florida in 2022, it caused $112 billion in damage, killed 150 people, and left approximately 2.6 million Floridians without power. It was Florida's costliest hurricane to date, and the third costliest in the U.S. (after Katrina and Harvey). The wind damage was extensive, flood
Discover five stunning swamp hikes in SW Florida our experts picked
Note to audience: We asked our expert reporters, Amy Williams and Chad Gillis , and visuals journalist Andrew West , to share their favorite places for a swamp hike. It’s hard to overstate the importance of wetlands to the environment. These watery places – swamps, sloughs, strands and marshes, not to mention the River
Officials use a Taser, arrest man charged with multiple retail thefts; woman for drug...
NORTH PORT — A man and woman were arrested after a “short foot pursuit” of the man ended in him being stunned by a Taser and arrested at the Cocoplum Village Shops.
What type of home sells the fastest in Punta Gorda in 2026?
What type of home sells the fastest in Punta Gorda in 2026?. The U.S. housing market has been challenging for buyers and sellers since the pandemic, as high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and economic uncertainty have kept buyers and sellers on the sidelines. Most home types have been selling slowly...
Fort Myers man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for possessing gun...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison following a guilty plea on charges of possessing a gun as a convicted felon. James Marshall, 32, was sentenced by a United States district judge on Friday and will serve five years and 10 months in federal prison, a news re
Cape Coral police conduct impaired driving operation resulting in multiple citations
CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a citywide enforcement operation on May 28, 2026, specifically targeting impaired driving, resulting in 76 total citations. The operation took place from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., according to a press release from the department. During this time, officers

















