A manatee in heat became stuck at the south end of the island Friday night, after a herd of male manatees chased her onto the beach.
The situation began ealier Friday, when too many suitors drove…
In his nearly two decades on the water, Chris Slattery has turned his lifelong passion for fishing into a career as one of the area’s trusted inshore guides.
Capt. Slattery has been a leading fis…
Constance Vauclain Hamilton Wallace, of Boca Grande, Florida, affectionately known as Connie, died peacefully August 13, 2026. She was 98. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Connie was the daughter of…
Both Charlotte County Commission incumbents ousted in primaries
The 2026 Primary Elections were held on Tuesday, Aug. 18 with one Lee County Board of Commissioners candidate and two Charlot…
Florida’s Primary Election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. This year, there are primary elections for state offices, including governor; local primaries for commissioners in both Lee and Charlott…
The City of North Port is inviting residents to its next Community Town Hall, a 90-minute session focused on the major infrastructure projects shaping North Port’s future. The event is scheduled for…
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting at 10 a.m., Aug. 19, 2026 at the Family Services Center, 21500 Gibralter Dr., Port Charlotte to consider approval of Charlotte HOME…
Editor’s Note: This is one of six weekly wildlife articles submitted by the Barrier Island Parks Society to raise awareness about the issues facing our island communities. This week, plastic polluti…
Crews Bank & Trust has announced that John Coppa has joined the Bank as assistant vice president, Retail Banking officer, for the Gulf Cove branch.
Coppa has more than 20 years of leadership…
