Charlotte County is buzzing with news of a major shopping center approved near Burnt Store Road. With plans for 195,000 square feet of commercial space and nearly 1,000 new residential units, this development could... Read More.

If you thought your old couch might be hiding some loose change, think again! Residents of Southwest Florida are sitting on almost $130 million in unclaimed property, just waiting for someone to discover it.... Read More.

Recent events in Charlotte County have thrust the local sheriff’s office into the spotlight following two deadly confrontations with armed suspects. The first incident involved Keith Blevins, who engaged in a standoff with deputies... Read More.

In an unexpected and tragic turn of events, Charles Anderson II, a Navy veteran from Port Charlotte, was shot and killed in a confrontation at his home. The victim’s son, Charles Anderson III, found... Read More.

In a scene that could only be described as surreal, a vehicle crashed into the playground at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Punta Gorda, Florida, early Wednesday morning. Fortunately, luck was on... Read More.

Springtime on Florida’s Gulf Coast means one thing: festival fun is in the air! The Punta Gorda Spring Seafood & Music Festival is returning to Laishley Park from April 17 through 19, 2026. Set... Read More.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is about to pull back the curtain on its sparkling 2026-2027 Broadway season, and it’s all about strong female narratives. With a delightful mix of blockbusters and heartfelt... Read More.

In a stunning turn of events, an ordinary scuba diving trip took a dangerous twist for Tony Rivera and Brianna Rutledge from Arcadia. While diving several miles off Boca Grande, the couple found their... Read More.