Jeb Bush endorses Ted Cruz

Former governor Jeb Bush has endorsed Ted Cruz for the Republican nomination.Bush has called Cruz a "consistent, principled conservative who has demonstrated the ability to appeal to voters and win primary contests."Cruz won Tuesday's... Read More.

Rays win special exhibition game in Cuba

Life for the Tampa Bay Rays returns to normal this afternoon.The team that calls Port Charlotte home for the spring won yesterday's game in Havana against Cuba's national team.It marked Major League Baseball's first... Read More.

North Port man killed in Sarasota crash

A North Port man died in yesterday morning's crash in Sarasota.Police say it involved four vehicles on Fruitville Road.They say a Toyota 4-Runner went eastbound as it crossed the median and went into the... Read More.

Collision briefly closes 776

A collision closed State Road 776 for a while last night.It happened a quarter-mile north of Jacaranda Boulevard in Venice.The crash involved a motorcycle and a car.One report described the motorcycle as nearly demolished.A... Read More.

Thomas Lewis named permanent police chief in PG

Punta Gorda officially has a new police chief.The interim title has disappeared from the position Thomas Lewis has held since September.Lewis joined the department in 1998. He ascended from patrol officer to detective... Read More.

Disaster loans available following January flooding

Small business owners can apply for federal loans following January's heavy rains.They can receive up to $2 million.The Small Business Administration says these loans can go to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses... Read More.

Berne Davis dead at 102

A charitable Naples woman has died.The Naples Daily News reports 102-year-old Berne Davis has died at her home.The Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers bears her name.She also served as... Read More.

Governor Scott supports Trump protesters

Governor Scott has thrown his full support behind the rights of protesters at campaign events for Donald Trump.Scott has already endorsed Trump for the White House, saying he wanted to wait until after the... Read More.