Punta Gorda home destroyed by fire

We have some more information on yesterday's fire in Punta Gorda. The Herald-Tribune describes the home on Green Gulf Boulevard as a total loss. A fire department spokesman says no one has reached the owner yet. The... Read More.

Bradenton man arrested for selling to undercover officer

A Bradenton man remains in jail for allegedly selling an addictive drug to undercover officers. The sheriff's office arrested 31-year-old Kirby Riley yesterday. Authorities say Kirby yesterday sold the undercover office a hundred dollars in Fentanyl. Some... Read More.

Firefighters put out intense fire in Punta Gorda

Firefighters dealt with an intense fire at a home in Punta Gorda this morning. It happened on Green Gulf Boulevard. Firefighters did not find anyone inside upon their first search. Crews needed to act quickly because of... Read More.

Frontier holding fare sale on flights involving Punta Gorda

We have more information on the new carrier for Punta Gorda Airport. Frontier Airlines has introduced a $49 one-way option after offering three destinations this fall. Frontier starts flights Oct. 30 involving Chicago-O'Hare, Philadelphia, and Trenton. The... Read More.

Report: Punta Gorda finally has second commercial carrier

Punta Gorda Airport finally has a second commercial carrier. The News-Press reports Frontier Airlines begins seasonal nonstop flights at the end of October involving Chicago-O'Hare and Philadelphia. It also reports a year-round flight involving Trenton.

Dozens visit memorial for Club Blu dead

People in Fort Myers created a memorial for the two youngsters who died in yesterday's shooting. Churches worked with other groups to organize the impromptu daylong vigil at Club Blu. People prayed and left mementos to... Read More.