COLUMN: Charlotte icons in the news
Three Port Charlotte faves made news last week: one sad, one celebratory, and one especially stirring. BITTERSWEET NEWS It’s been 17...
Milton’s coming; SW FL gets ready
(This story was updated to add new information) As rain-heavy Tropical Storm Milton trudges east through the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters predict...
COLUMN: The Significance of 12 Years
Many people have lucky numbers, right? I have a special affinity with the number 13, as it was my dad’s favorite number....
Reporter remembers many trips to see special Florida mangrove tree at Bunche Beach
Florida is a special place. We may not have sweeping views of towering mounts or backcountry roads sprinkled with fall foliage, but...
Tampa apartment owner gets $45.5 million loan
How sporting of you: Academy Sports + Outdoors has opened a new store in Fort Myers with plans for a second in Bradenton. The...
‘Home-Goods for Heroes’ to help area veterans
PORT CHARLOTTE — "Home-Goods for Heroes" will be supporting area veterans through a new initiative. According to a recent news release, through...
City of Cape Coral Flash Report 3, 7 a.m. Sunday
The city of Cape Coral issued its third Hurricane Milton flash report at 7 a.m. Sunday. The Cape Coral Chamber of Commence holds a...
Fire officials warn of lithium battery fire risks after hurricanes
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - Southwest Floridians are urged to take precautions with items that contain lithium batteries if they are exposed to saltwater during...
‘I’m getting good at it’: Fort Myers Beach resident prepares sandbags for Milton
Several people on Fort Myers Beach are filling sandbags for the upcoming tropical weather Southwest Florida is expected to get in the coming...
Chabad plans memorial for anniversary of attacks
PUNTA GORDA — Chabad of Charlotte County has planned a memorial service to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. It’s...
