The Tampa-St. Petersburg area ranks second to Orlando as the most dangerous U.S. metropolitan area for pedestrians in a report released this morning by two non-profit coalitions that advocate for transportation issues. ...more

November 9, 2009

Most new murals are now banned from the historic district, even though an artist whose painting touched off a controversy said his work was misunderstood. ...more

October 21, 2009

The South Shore-based KJ Motorsports Team continued its asphalt season by competing in a race at Charlotte County Motorsports Park in Punta Gorda. ...more

April 1, 2009

SEBRING Lake Placid Police Chief Phil Williams thinks legislation like House Bill 1107 prevents supervising officers from conducting a "half-decent" internal affairs investigation. ...more

March 28, 2009

As a breeze blows across the Peace River giving downtown Punta Gorda an early sense of spring, a buzz about baseball generates a surge of excitement. ...more

February 21, 2009

Dixie Hollins defended its championship in the Class 2A-District 9 wrestling meet Wednesday. The Rebels had 208 points for the victory. Osceola took the runner-up spot with 161.5. Northeast was third with 129.5. The host Warhawks placed fourth with 119.0. ...more

February 5, 2009

With just a few days until Christmas, local retailers are polishing their wares -- and tactics -- to land 11th-hour buyers. ...more

December 23, 2008

A Port Charlotte man and a Punta Gorda woman were charged with child endangerment for allegedly bringing two children to a drug buy set up by detectives, Punta Gorda police said. ...more

December 13, 2008

A Punta Gorda man has been charged with lacing the food and drinks of a niece and nephew with antidepressants, police said. ...more

December 13, 2008

FHSAA playoff schedule ...more

December 6, 2008