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Keeping It Cozy: How Iguanaland Warms Up During Cold Snap Surprises

Tuesday, January 27

As temperatures drop in Southwest Florida, Iguanaland, the world’s largest reptile zoo, gears up for a chilly challenge. Located just east of Punta Gorda, these unusual creatures rely on temperature to stay comfortable, and staff have devised a clever plan to keep them warm... Read More.

Winter Woes: Travel Chaos Strikes Southwest Florida Airports!

Monday, January 26

Travelers in Southwest Florida are feeling the effects of a winter storm that just won’t quit. With the powerful storm now heading out, the aftermath left at Punta Gorda Airport looked more like a scene from a disaster movie than a sunny getaway hub.... Read More.

From Lesson Plans to Legal Trouble: Principal’s DUI Scandal Raises Eyebrows

Monday, January 26

In a jaw-dropping twist of events, Nicholas P. Brown, an assistant principal at Charlotte High School, has landed in serious hot water after a DUI arrest. Early on a Friday morning, witnesses observed Brown’s gray Honda sedan swerving and subsequently hitting a median sign... Read More.

Tragic Dive: Missing Diver Found Dead off Englewood

Sunday, January 25

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, the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office took action, issuing a missing person... Read More.

Tragic End: A Punta Gorda Teen’s Speeding Nightmare on the Road

Sunday, January 25

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. What was initially a routine night drive quickly turned tragic... Read More.

Traffic Chaos: Kings Highway Comes to a Screeching Halt After Multi-Vehicle Crash!

Friday, January 23

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 westbound traffic is backed up near the DeSoto County line... Read More.

Intersection Tragedy: Two Lives Lost in Hardee County Crash

Thursday, January 22

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 2025 Kia, driven by a 35-year-old man from Fort Myers,... Read More.

Traffic Stops and Tears: The Heartbreaking Story of a Family Torn Apart by ICE

Wednesday, January 21

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 County for not coming to a complete stop. Though he’s... Read More.

Mysterious Hit-and-Run Shakes Arcadia: Can the Driver Be Found?

Wednesday, January 21

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 Airport Estates Street when a pickup truck made a left... Read More.

Water Wars: Punta Gorda’s Battle with a State Bill

Tuesday, January 20

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 fierce pushback from city leaders who argue it is based... Read More.

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Keeping It Cozy: How Iguanaland Warms Up During Cold Snap Surprises

Winter Woes: Travel Chaos Strikes Southwest Florida Airports!

From Lesson Plans to Legal Trouble: Principal’s DUI Scandal Raises Eyebrows

Tragic Dive: Missing Diver Found Dead off Englewood

Tragic End: A Punta Gorda Teen’s Speeding Nightmare on the Road

Traffic Chaos: Kings Highway Comes to a Screeching Halt After Multi-Vehicle Crash!

Intersection Tragedy: Two Lives Lost in Hardee County Crash

Traffic Stops and Tears: The Heartbreaking Story of a Family Torn Apart by ICE

Mysterious Hit-and-Run Shakes Arcadia: Can the Driver Be Found?

Water Wars: Punta Gorda’s Battle with a State Bill

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