Gas leak shuts down Kings Highway

A gas leak near Kings Highway and Midway Boulevard led to a road closure earlier today. The sheriff's office says Kings Highway had to shut down briefly between Rampart and Suncoast boulevards. Crews spent time at... Read More.

Florida’s bear population up

Florida's black bear population has increased. Fish and Wildlife says at least 4,300 of them live in the state. Florida only counted 500 of them in the 1970s. State officials say conservation efforts have led to the... Read More.

Miami bounced from NCAAs

The Miami Hurricanes ended their run in the NCAA Tournament last night. They lost in Louisville to Villanova in the Sweet Sixteen 92-69.

SW Florida Growth

Southwest Florida is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, with Lee and Charlotte counties ranking in the top 10 of the fastest-growing metro areas, according to the latest population estimates from the... Read More.

Rays win after slow trip back from Cuba

The team that calls Port Charlotte its spring home won a game yesterday after a tough trip back from Cuba. The Tampa Bay Rays spent several hours overnight at the airport in Havana because their... Read More.

Punta Gorda growing faster than most

For the third straight year, a retirement community in the middle of the state ranks as the nation's fastest-growing metro area. The Census Bureau says the Villages has grown 4.3 percent over the last year. Punta... Read More.