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Punta Gorda Bridge Fishing Ban: Fair Enforcement or Overkill?

Wednesday, July 15

The US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda has long been a treasured fishing spot for Charlotte County residents and visitors alike. That changed this week when the Florida Department of Transportation posted signs prohibiting... Read More.

80 New Kindergartners Start This Week: Charlotte County Year-Round Schools Back in Session

Wednesday, July 15

Tuesday marks the official start of the school year for three Charlotte County schools on year-round calendars: Peace River, Sally Jones, and East Elementary. The return is especially exciting at East Elementary, where 80... Read More.

WINK Listens Brings Community Voices Front and Center: Your Story Matters

Wednesday, July 15

What if someone actually took time to listen to what matters to you? That’s the premise behind WINK Listens, a community-focused journalism initiative that’s reshaping how local news covers Southwest Florida. Instead of staying... Read More.

WINK Listens: How Community Journalism Reunites Families and Gives Voice to Southwest Florida

Wednesday, July 15

When Olympia Lynch discovered a box of weathered family photographs on Sanibel Island in 2004, she faced a simple choice. Most people might have assumed the photos were lost to time and tossed them... Read More.

Sarasota Police Crack Down on Speeders This Week—Here’s What You Need to Know

Tuesday, July 14

If you’re driving through Sarasota between July 13–18, don’t be surprised to see more patrol cars on the road—and don’t assume they’re there by accident. The Sarasota Police Department is ramping up speed enforcement... Read More.

Legendary Ambrosia Singer Dipping His Toes Back Into Florida Waters This July

Tuesday, July 14

After stepping away from the spotlight, Grammy-winning vocalist David Pack is ready to remind Suncoast audiences why he’s considered one of the greatest voices of the ’70s and ’80s. The former Ambrosia founding member... Read More.

JetBlue’s Big Florida Bet: Why New York Is Taking a Back Seat

Tuesday, July 14

JetBlue’s doing some serious reshuffling, and if you fly out of the Northeast, you might notice the empty seats where the airline used to dominate. The carrier is scaling back operations at Newark Liberty... Read More.

Southwest Florida’s Housing Market Finally Takes a Breath

Monday, July 13

Remember when Southwest Florida couldn’t build homes fast enough? When construction cranes dotted the skyline and new neighborhoods seemed to sprout overnight? Those days are officially over.New home permits across Southwest Florida have dropped... Read More.

Charlotte County Staff Member Arrested in California After Fleeing Child Abuse Investigation

Monday, July 13

When someone in a position of trust betrays that responsibility, it sends shockwaves through the community—especially when it involves a child. That’s exactly what happened in Charlotte County, where Cameron Hope Shirley was working... Read More.

Why Your Suncoast Summer Temper Isn’t Just Heat—It’s Heat Science

Monday, July 13

You didn’t imagine it. That moment when you snapped at the grocery store cashier, got irritated in the parking lot, or picked a fight about dinner plans—that was real. And there’s actual science behind... Read More.

Punta Gorda Bridge Fishing Ban: Fair Enforcement or Overkill?

80 New Kindergartners Start This Week: Charlotte County Year-Round Schools Back in Session

WINK Listens Brings Community Voices Front and Center: Your Story Matters

WINK Listens: How Community Journalism Reunites Families and Gives Voice to Southwest Florida

Sarasota Police Crack Down on Speeders This Week—Here’s What You Need to Know

Legendary Ambrosia Singer Dipping His Toes Back Into Florida Waters This July

JetBlue’s Big Florida Bet: Why New York Is Taking a Back Seat

Southwest Florida’s Housing Market Finally Takes a Breath

Charlotte County Staff Member Arrested in California After Fleeing Child Abuse Investigation

Why Your Suncoast Summer Temper Isn’t Just Heat—It’s Heat Science

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