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Authorities say the human remains found earlier this month in the Pirate Harbor area of Punta Gorda are those of Danny Mordenti, who was reported missing in May 2008. The identification was made... Read More.

The governor wants another spending increase for public schools this year, even though this latest request sits less than half of what he wanted last year. Rick Scott today wants the legislature to increase spending... Read More.

Politico reports multiple sources saying Trey Radel resigns from Congress today. The 37-year-old House freshman bought cocaine in November from an undercover federal agent in Washington. Radel spent nearly a month in rehab and returned to... Read More.

New test scores aren't good news for Charlotte County Public Schools. NBC2 reports the numbers are so bad,the state of the school district's been labeled "alarming." None of the county's schools got... Read More.

After months of complaints from nearby residents, Punta Gorda's Airport directors have taken some steps to lower the noise from Allegiant Airlines jets. The carrier's tripled flights in and out of Punta Gorda.... Read More.

Sarasota County and the City of North Port have again put out a request for bids from potential concessionaires to manage Warm Mineral Springs. The Herald-Tribune reports the deadline to submit bids is... Read More.

A mother who is accused of letting her son drown by leaving him in the bathtub unattended is back in jail, this time for violating an order that she have no contact with kids... Read More.

A woman arrested in December on Child Abuse charges tied to the death of her infant son in a bathtub, was arrested again yesterday for allegedly violating the terms of her pre-trial release. ... Read More.

Osprey pier reconstruction can move forward. Your Observer reports county parks and recreation director Carolyn Brown announcing in an email that her staff has secured all the permits the project needs. Brown says the engineer has... Read More.

The Southwest Florida Marine Industries Association has moved its annual spring boat show away from North Fort Myers. The 25th annual edition has left the Lee Civic Center for the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track... Read More.