PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda city manager resigns We have just learned Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray has resigned.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested eight illegal immigrants in Port Charlotte who all lived in one house without permission.
NAPLES Habitat for Humanity celebrates new affordable housing community in Collier County More housing is coming to Collier County.
RSW ranked 4th worst airport for holiday travel As Thanksgiving approaches, a new study by Locals Insider ranked Southwest Florida International Airport as the fourth-worst airport for delays and cancellations during the holiday season.
Critically injured man airlifted following crash on Palm Beach Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles on Palm Beach Boulevard, which led to a med-flight being called.
D-SNAP available to those affected by hurricanes in Charlotte and Sarasota counties The Department of Children and Families has launched its Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
naples Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in Naples The Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures is set to release a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters at the Port of the Island’s Marina.
the weather authority Wednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day The Weather Authority is tracking rain and showers expected throughout the day before an approaching cold front drops temperatures.
CAPE CORAL New Cape Coral City Council members to be sworn in The City of Cape Coral is experiencing a change in leadership, as five new council members are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres FHP investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda city manager resigns We have just learned Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray has resigned.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested eight illegal immigrants in Port Charlotte who all lived in one house without permission.
NAPLES Habitat for Humanity celebrates new affordable housing community in Collier County More housing is coming to Collier County.
RSW ranked 4th worst airport for holiday travel As Thanksgiving approaches, a new study by Locals Insider ranked Southwest Florida International Airport as the fourth-worst airport for delays and cancellations during the holiday season.
Critically injured man airlifted following crash on Palm Beach Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles on Palm Beach Boulevard, which led to a med-flight being called.
D-SNAP available to those affected by hurricanes in Charlotte and Sarasota counties The Department of Children and Families has launched its Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
naples Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in Naples The Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures is set to release a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters at the Port of the Island’s Marina.
the weather authority Wednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day The Weather Authority is tracking rain and showers expected throughout the day before an approaching cold front drops temperatures.
CAPE CORAL New Cape Coral City Council members to be sworn in The City of Cape Coral is experiencing a change in leadership, as five new council members are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres FHP investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
A city leader was thrown out of a bar and is claiming that it was a medical episode instead of a drunken instance. Punta Gorda City Manager Greg Murray is accused of being drunk at a bar named Shorty’s Place, Friday night, right before Tropical Storm Debby would bring massive flooding to the city. RELATED: Charlotte County residents believe flooding is not a priority to city and county leaders At first glance, Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray appears intoxicated in the body camera footage from Friday evening. That’s what a report says Punta Gorda police initially thought when they were called to Shorty’s Place. A staff member told officers Murray was causing a disturbance. Murray told police the conflict arose because the staff wouldn’t let his service dog inside the bar. According to the report, they became worried when Murray couldn’t answer basic questions, like what year it was or the name of the president. They, along with Fire and EMS, decided to take him to the hospital. When we spoke on the phone with Murray, he said he had a medical episode brought on by new blood sugar medication. “I understand how it looked, and I certainly apologize for that, but that is not the case,” he said. Murray said he was at the bar about an hour before his disorientation and didn’t drink enough to be as confused as police say he was. “I was in the middle of a medical episode, and I’m glad that got taken care of, and I appreciate the ones that were there to help,” he said. Murray told WINK News he was released from the hospital Saturday and was back at work Saturday afternoon in time to help with storm prep. Punta Gorda police said he will not face any charges from the incident.