Author: WENG Newsroom

Punta Gorda had a major power outage this afternoon. It happened around Route 41 and Madrid Boulevard. Transportation officials say a semi-truck hit a power pole to cause the outage. At its peak, over 1,500 FPL customers... Read More.

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.

The three people arrested following yesterday's shooting in Fort Myers have their arraignments next month. Deputies say 19-year-old Derrick Church drove the other two suspects when police stopped their vehicle. Authorities say Church tried running over... Read More.

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.

The DEP says people statewide keep recycling more and more. It has released a report showing Florida's overall recycling rate at 54 percent. However, that figure includes more than just traditional recycling of items. These... Read More.

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.

The governor has offered assistance to the families that the Fort Myers shooting has affected. He says his administration has made state resources available to the city government and individuals. Mayor Randall Henderson has announced the... Read More.

Two people continue recovering from the shooting in Fort Myers. Police say these two remain at Lee Memorial Hospital after the rampage at Club Blu. Authorities say the pair had injuries that required an overnight stay. A... Read More.

Bayfront Health Punta Gorda has a new leader. The Herald-Tribune has identified Andrew Emery as the new CEO. Emery starts his job this coming Monday. He worked as the hospital's COO from 2010 to 2013. Emery has mostly... Read More.

A fire at an Osprey hotel did not cause any injuries yesterday. Firefighters worked to put it out at Bentley's Boutique Hotel. Bentley sits on Tamiami Trail south of Blackburn Point Road. A gas leak reportedly started... Read More.