News Brief

A sunny day turned tragic off the coast of Englewood when a diver went missing after starting their dive from Manasota Beach. With time ticking away and no sign of the diver by noon,... Read More.

In the early hours of Sunday, a devastating crash claimed the life of an 18-year-old man from Punta Gorda. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 1:06 a.m. on Piper Road.... Read More.

Kings Highway is currently closed in both directions after a late-morning multi-vehicle crash left drivers at a standstill. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reports that eastbound lanes are shut down at Sandhill Boulevard, while... Read More.

In a heartbreaking incident that is hard to wrap your head around, two young men from Southwest Florida lost their lives in a fatal crash near Hardee County recently. The accident unfolded when their... Read More.

In a world where a simple traffic stop can lead to a family’s worst nightmare, Elizabeth Alejo is enduring a heart-wrenching ordeal. Her husband, Mario Garcia-Falcon, was pulled over near Hillsboro Avenue in DeSoto... Read More.

A recent motorcycle crash in Arcadia has left a 36-year-old man seriously injured and authorities on the hunt for the driver responsible. The incident occurred at the intersection of SE Airport Road and SE... Read More.

In a dramatic showdown over water supply, State Representative Vanessa Oliver has filed House Bill 4077, claiming that Punta Gorda lacks the capacity to meet its peak water demand. This proposed legislation has sparked... Read More.

In a startling turn of events, a juvenile was involved in a dramatic incident outside a Waffle House in Port Charlotte, Florida. After being asked to leave the restaurant due to a disturbance, the... Read More.

In a story that highlights the thin line between entertainment and trouble, 19-year-old Isaac Matthew Hurley found himself in hot water after attempting a TikTok challenge at a Walmart in Englewood. It was just... Read More.

In a baffling twist of suburban life, homeowners in Charlotte County are facing an uninvited neighbor—gunfire from the nearby Sheriff’s Office firing range. Connie Wendt, who traded the bitter cold of Minnesota for sunsets... Read More.