Erika Jackson

A safety shutdown was done at a popular Punta Gorda park because of a danger created by salty, sea air. We spoke to some parents who are grateful the city is acting. Cory Dugas and his son, Axel, love playing at the parks in Punta Gorda, but they have fewer choices this month. The City […]

The Peace River Wildlife Center wants to open a new sanctuary near Taylor Rd., but people who live there have concerns their community will become a zoo. Injured birds and small mammals at the Peace River Wildlife Center need a new place to heal. Keith Hilgenfeldt loves the passion it has for the animals it […]

Flying cars made in Southwest Florida might prove true now that Charlotte County approved an incentive to get “Samson Sky” to build its manufacturing facility here. But, the transportation technology company is still considering other locations. Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky, said possibilities are endless. “When you look at movies, which talk about the […]

Homeowners in a Charlotte County neighborhood report dead fish are popping up in a canal behind their homes. The say it’s been happening for days, causing a strong, off-putting odor to linger near them. We looked into what’s the cause is for this local fish kill near neighbors. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is […]

Every day, every night, Lance James enjoys a view of the Myakka River from his living room. “I have the El Jobean bridge right there and it’s really cool,” he said. But he fears his wide-angle view is in danger because the owner of the property next door plans to build a home. “We actually […]

A vacant home in a Southwest Florida neighborhood is being taken over by rats and snakes. The problem at the empty house is also carrying over to neighbor’s homes. They are fed up with the vermin and slithering creatures and are demanding something be done. Neighbors call an abandoned home in Punta Gorda “The Rat […]

The next phase of the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump is underway on Capitol Hill, now in the Judiciary Committee. Four constitutional experts, three called by Democrats, and one called by Republicans are taking the stand. Witness Michael Gerhardt is a Samuel Ashe Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of North Carolina. […]

One of the most critical pieces delivered to your mailbox in the last decade is the 2020 U.S. Census survey. For the first time, you can respond to the survey online or on your mobile phone. And of course, you can mail your responses. But if you do not, you could face charges for a […]

Florida schools are preparing for changes to the curriculum. The state education commissioner, Richard Corcoran, went to Charlotte County to speak with school leaders, community members, and parents about what to expect. Florida students spend 2,340 days in the classroom by the time they graduate high school. State leaders want to make sure the students […]

Charlotte County recently lost a legal battle with FEMA over the money being used to repair 15-year-old damages from Hurricane Charley, which will put millions of tax dollars at stake. But the county has not given up its fight. One lawyer told us the county has a good case to keep the money. Hurricane Charley’s […]