Naples may widen sidewalks
If you enjoy hanging out in Naples, then you may enjoy wider sidewalks soon.County leaders plan to double the width of the sidewalks on Seagate Boulevard at the public beach parking lot.The proposal now... Read More.
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Orlando shooting site to turn into memorial
The site of the Orlando shooting soon turns into a memorial.Documents with the state show the owners of Pulse have officially registered the One Pulse Foundation.The nonprofit hopes to create a permanent memorial for... Read More.
Manatee Co. commissioners approve changes affecting Lakewood Ranch
Manatee County commissioners have approved proposed changes to MCAT routes.The changes include no longer extending Route 6 westward to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lakewood Ranch.The Herald-Tribune reports MCAT describes it... Read More.
Opposition exists to off-ramp onto Cattlemen Road
Some people in Sarasota do not like the prospect of an off-ramp in their neighborhood.The state plans on building one for I-75 and Bee Ridge Road.Southbound traffic could go beyond the exit and come... Read More.
Punta Gorda home destroyed by fire
We have some more information on yesterday's fire in Punta Gorda.The Herald-Tribune describes the home on Green Gulf Boulevard as a total loss.A fire department spokesman says no one has reached the owner yet.The... Read More.
Bradenton man arrested for selling to undercover officer
A Bradenton man remains in jail for allegedly selling an addictive drug to undercover officers.The sheriff's office arrested 31-year-old Kirby Riley yesterday.Authorities say Kirby yesterday sold the undercover office a hundred dollars in Fentanyl.Some... Read More.
Firefighters put out intense fire in Punta Gorda
Firefighters dealt with an intense fire at a home in Punta Gorda this morning.It happened on Green Gulf Boulevard.Firefighters did not find anyone inside upon their first search.Crews needed to act quickly because of... Read More.
Broken power pole leads to afternoon outage in Punta Gorda
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.
Frontier holding fare sale on flights involving Punta Gorda
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.
Arraignments set for people of interest in Fort Myers shooting
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.