Ronnie Baker Brooks to perform live in Bonita Springs
Award-winning blues rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks will perform live at Arts Bonita in Bonita Springs on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. With his 2024 Alligator Records debut album, Blues In My DNA, Ronnie — son of legendary multiple GRAMMY Award nominee, Blues Hall Of Famer, and longtime Alligator...
COLUMN: Ixora – a staple in the Florida landscape
Ixora can be found in just about every landscape in Charlotte County as it provides colorful flowers, tropical foliage and variety of size that makes this shrub so popular.
Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda Home and Garden Show
The Home & Garden Show is coming to town, and it’s your go-to place for fresh ideas, expert advice, and unbeatable home upgrades. WHERE: Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. WHEN: January 17 & 18, 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM.
Finally, after what seemed like years, 2026 has begun
I swear, it feels like Thanksgiving happened back in late August. Was it because Christmas and New Year’s Day were both on Thursdays? With a few exceptions, it felt like nearly everyone was off for basically the entire month of December. At first, it was fun — there were...
Gulf Coast Theatre Review: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
FORT MYERS, Fla. — "Fiddler on the Roof" is the overall best show I have seen at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in the 14 years I’ve been attending their performances and that is saying something. This is a production that should not be missed, and with its run continuing through Feb. 14, audiences still have time to...
Cold front could provide some showers Sunday evening, colder week ahead
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A few spotty showers are possible Sunday night, as a cold front pushes across Southwest Florida. These showers are expected earlier in the evening, and by later tonight, drier conditions are anticipated. Gusty winds will make Gulf waters rough, and a Small Craft Advisory will...
Intermittent Lane Closures on Midway Boulevard in Charlotte County Due to Lumos Fiber Work
Brace for potential delays if you're planning to drive through Midway Boulevard this Tuesday. The thoroughfare, sandwiched between Harbor Boulevard and Sharpe Street, is set to experience intermittent lane closures from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to a Charlotte County announcement. The cause: Lumos Fiber will be...
CCSO: Traffic stop leads to man’s arrest on several charges
PUNTA GORDA — A traffic stop for a stop-sign violation landed a man in jail on several criminal charges, according to law enforcement reports.
‘Livid and shocked!’ Florida meteorologist firing blows up social
A popular Southwest Florida meteorologist known for his witty weather memes is out at WINK News. Matt Devitt announced Jan. 10 that he's no longer employed with the Fort Myers-based television station. People praised Devitt especially his work during Hurricane Ian in 2022, with many saying he kept them calm and...
Buckingham potholes create a safety hazard for drivers
Drivers say they've seen other people forced to swerve into the wrong lane to avoid vehicle damage at the Buckingham Road and Loring Way intersection.
