News Brief

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.

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is about to pull back the curtain on its sparkling 2026-2027 Broadway season, and it’s all about strong female narratives. With a delightful mix of blockbusters and heartfelt... Read More.

In a stunning turn of events, an ordinary scuba diving trip took a dangerous twist for Tony Rivera and Brianna Rutledge from Arcadia. While diving several miles off Boca Grande, the couple found their... Read More.

A puzzling case is developing in Punta Gorda, Florida, where deputies are on the scene investigating the death of an unidentified woman discovered near Hunter’s Creek. Authorities describe her as being between the ages... Read More.

Prom season can bring a whirlwind of excitement, but for some local students in Port Charlotte, it can also mean financial stress. Enter Mobwives Salon, a beacon of hope that’s transforming the prom experience... Read More.

Get ready, because Big Truck Day is making its highly-anticipated return to CoolToday Park on April 18, celebrating its 30th anniversary! This free, family-friendly event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and promises... Read More.

The 2026 Sarasota Film Festival is gearing up for an exciting close with a special screening of In the Hand of Dante, directed by the prominent Julian Schnabel. This film, which stars an all-star... Read More.

A dramatic turn in Punta Gorda, Florida, as Travis Merrell, a suspect in a gas station shooting, was recently apprehended in Levy County. Linked to a shooting incident at the Pilot Gas Station on... Read More.

The De Soto Grand Parade is making its much-anticipated return to downtown Bradenton on April 25, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be a stunning spectacle! As a key highlight of the annual Hernando... Read More.

In Charlotte County, homeowners are feeling the financial sting of rising insurance rates after experiencing the wrath of hurricanes like Ian, Helene, and Milton. While the latest forecasts indicate a potentially below-average hurricane season,... Read More.