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Data Center Giant Eyes 1,300 Acres in Rural Florida—and Residents Are Fighting Back

Tuesday, June 23

When DCIP Group started pitching a data center project to DeSoto County residents, the story was simple: a modest 34-acre operation on a shuttered natural gas plant site near Roan Street. But internal county emails and rezoning filings tell a very different tale—one that... Read More.

DeSoto County Data Center CEO Tackles the Water Question Locals Are Really Asking

Tuesday, June 23

When a massive data center proposal lands in your backyard, the first thing neighbors want to know isn’t usually about server capacity—it’s about their own water supply. That’s exactly what happened at a recent community listening session in Arcadia, where residents voiced a concern... Read More.

Peace River Wildlife Center’s 128-Times Bigger Move Lands in Punta Gorda This October

Tuesday, June 23

After decades of operating in a cramped corner of Ponce de Leon Park, Peace River Wildlife Center is spreading its wings—literally. The Suncoast institution, which has become synonymous with rescuing injured owls, orphaned turtles, and countless other native Florida creatures, is moving to a... Read More.

DeSoto County Pumps the Brakes on AI Data Center Gold Rush

Tuesday, June 23

When Commissioner Jerod Gross brought a proposal to the table this week, it wasn’t about expanding DeSoto County’s footprint—it was about hitting pause. The push for a temporary moratorium on data centers reflects a growing reality across Florida: growth comes with consequences, and small... Read More.

Allegiant’s Florida Route Shuffle: What Suncoast Travelers Need to Know

Tuesday, June 23

Here’s the thing about budget airlines: they’re like that friend who’s always rearranging their schedule. One month they’re all in, the next they’re pivoting to something that promises better returns. Allegiant Air just made another major move, cutting 61 routes nationwide, and while it’s... Read More.

Punta Gorda Pickleball Players Refuse to Let 100-Degree Heat Stop the Game

Monday, June 22

When the thermometer hits triple digits, most sensible people head indoors. But at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda, the pickleball courts stay packed.On one of the hottest days of the summer, with feel-like temperatures soaring into dangerous territory, locals like Ron Fiedel and Neil... Read More.

Before the Fireworks Pop, SWFL Law Enforcement Makes Dangerous Drivers Pop Off

Monday, June 22

The Fourth of July hasn’t even arrived yet, and Southwest Florida law enforcement is already sending a crystal-clear message: the holiday is not a free pass to get behind the wheel after drinking.Over the past few days leading into the long weekend, the numbers... Read More.

Suncoast Drought Hits Historic Lows: Why Summer Rain Won’t Save Us Yet

Monday, June 22

The lawn’s already brown. The ponds are shrinking. And despite a few summer showers, the National Weather Service has a stark message for the Florida Suncoast: you’re not out of the woods yet.As June 2026 settles in, the region is facing one of its... Read More.

Palmetto’s July 4th Blowout: Soul Circus Cowboys & Fireworks Over the River

Monday, June 22

If you’re still figuring out how to spend Independence Day on the Suncoast, the City of Palmetto just handed you the answer: the 15th Annual Palmetto Fourth Fest on Saturday, July 4, 2026, is shaping up to be the region’s go-to celebration this summer.Running... Read More.

One 1946 Photo Explains Why Father’s Day Means Everything on the Suncoast

Sunday, June 21

There’s a photograph from 1946 that tells you almost everything you need to know about what fatherhood really means.It shows a young man named Sam perched on a ladder inside a Mobil gas station he’d built with his own hands in New Hyde Park,... Read More.

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Data Center Giant Eyes 1,300 Acres in Rural Florida—and Residents Are Fighting Back

DeSoto County Data Center CEO Tackles the Water Question Locals Are Really Asking

Peace River Wildlife Center’s 128-Times Bigger Move Lands in Punta Gorda This October

DeSoto County Pumps the Brakes on AI Data Center Gold Rush

Allegiant’s Florida Route Shuffle: What Suncoast Travelers Need to Know

Punta Gorda Pickleball Players Refuse to Let 100-Degree Heat Stop the Game

Before the Fireworks Pop, SWFL Law Enforcement Makes Dangerous Drivers Pop Off

Suncoast Drought Hits Historic Lows: Why Summer Rain Won’t Save Us Yet

Palmetto’s July 4th Blowout: Soul Circus Cowboys & Fireworks Over the River

One 1946 Photo Explains Why Father’s Day Means Everything on the Suncoast

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