An intriguing scene unfolded yesterday at the Jacaranda Trail Apartments in DeSoto County, where the sheriff’s office increased its presence around 2 p.m. While details remain scarce, the sight of law enforcement stirred curiosity... Read More.

In a heartbreaking incident that struck the Bradenton community, 27-year-old Cesar Navarrete has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for DUI manslaughter after a tragic crash in November 2024 that claimed the life... Read More.

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.