New aviation program could draw students to Charlotte County

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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Western Michigan University received a license to launch a brand new aviation program through Florida SouthWestern State College.

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Visitation for LaBelle teen killed in hit-and-run

A visitation will be held on Wednesday starting at 6 p.m for a 15-year-old Labelle student killed by a hit-and-run driver.

First of 3 SWFL Insurance Villages for Hurricane Ian claims begins

If you are frustrated with insurance companies stalling on Hurricane Ian payments, then visiting the state-organized Insurance Villages might be your best chance of reaching a payout.

FDOT to present Pine Island Road improvements to Cape Coral Committee

The Florida Department of Transportation has a plan to improve Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.

Renderings for new Fort Myers Beach pier to be revealed at next council meeting

The Fort Myers Beach pier among other landmarks was destroyed last year by Hurricane Ian, now there are plans to rebuild the beloved pier.

Tropical Storm Philippe forecast to weaken; Updates in the Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. Wednesday’s advisory states Tropical Storm Philippe is moving toward the west at 12 mph.

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Students struggle with teacher shortage in Lee County Schools

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Concerns raised over stolen trailers in Charlotte County

Driving past Airport Road in Punta Gorda, you’ll see trailers staring back at you. Now, four people are sitting in jail, and are accused of stealing resources from Hurricane Ian victims.

Charlotte County tackles growth challenges along Burnt Store Corridor

There are 14 individual developments in various stages of planning, design and construction along Burnt Store Road. Charlotte County Commissioners, planning officials and engineers are grappling with ways to deal with the burst of growth. The county is revising its Burnt Store Area Plan, which was finalized in 2005. Since then, the county has grown […]