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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Punta Gorda City Council Approves New Sidewalk Project for Taylor Road
Punta Gorda City Council has approved a new $350,000 sidewalk project for Taylor Road, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity from Bal Harbor Boulevard to Aqui Esta Drive.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Thomas Zipp Appointed to Punta Gorda Planning Commission
Thomas Zipp has been appointed to the Punta Gorda Planning Commission, bringing his experience to the city's land use and development oversight body.
Apr 29
John Desmond Appointed to Punta Gorda Historic Preservation Board
Apr 29
KZRB: Punta Gorda's New Voice on the Airwaves
Apr 29
Carolyn Burke Appointed to Punta Gorda Historic Preservation Board
Apr 29
Air Equator: Punta Gorda's Newest Travel Option
Apr 29
Community Sports
Read Section →Local Fighter Chris Duncan Prepares for Upcoming Bout
Punta Gorda's own Chris Duncan is training hard at the Punta Gorda Boxing Club for his upcoming professional mixed martial arts bout.
Apr 29
Panthers Crush Leafs 6-1 in Game 7, Storm to East Finals
Apr 29
Lightning Ink Top Prospect Czata to 3-Year Deal in Tampa Bay
Apr 29
Miami Heat Extend Playoff Streak Crushing Rivals in Thriller
Apr 29
Gators Clinch SEC Baseball Crown in Gainesville Glory
Apr 29
Local Business
Read Section →Greyhawk Development Continues to Shape Punta Gorda Landscape
The Greyhawk development off Burnt Store Road continues to progress, visibly transforming the Punta Gorda landscape and sparking ongoing community discussion.
Apr 29
South Florida Inventory Surges 20%, Cooling Miami Home Prices
Apr 29
PortMiami Shatters Cargo Record in Busiest Month Ever
Apr 29
Orlando Tourism Booms 15% in Q1 on Theme Park Rush
Apr 29
South Florida's Older Condos Surge in Sales Amid Affordability Crunch
Apr 29
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Miami-Dade Schools Win $1.37M Grants to Boost Voc-Tech Amid Teacher Crunch
Facing a persistent teacher shortage, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is doubling down on vocational training with $1.37 million in state grants for apprenticeships in auto tech and culinary arts. Partnerships with local businesses promise hands-on paths to high-demand jobs, easing the educator crisis by steering students toward trades. This expansion cements M-DCPS as Florida's CTE leader.
Apr 29
Florida Lawmakers Advance Teacher Pay Reforms Amid Shortage Crisis
Apr 29
Daily Fun
Read Section →Beyond the Bottom Line: Choosing a Home Watch Service in Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda residents are advised to look beyond just price when selecting a home watch service, prioritizing reliability, comprehensive services, and proper credentials for peace of mind.
Apr 29
Unlock the Universe: The Fibonacci Sequence in Your Everyday Life
Apr 29
Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact
Apr 29
The Streaming Sea: Navigating the Ever-Shifting Tides of Content
Apr 29
Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching
Apr 29
State News
Read Section →endoONE Offers Specialized Hypothyroidism Care in Tampa
Tampa's endoONE Diabetes & Endocrinology Center provides specialized care for hypothyroidism and other thyroid conditions, offering personalized treatment plans from board-certified endocrinologists.
Apr 29
USF Theatre1 to Host Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet' This October
Apr 29
SCSO Participating in Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics
Apr 29
Immokalee Farmworker Dies After Collapsing in Field
Apr 29
USF Ranks Among Top Universities for Communication and Media Studies
Apr 29
National
Read Section →Cicada COVID Variant Fuels 15% U.S. Case Spike, Alarms CDC
A highly mutated COVID-19 strain known as BA.3.2, or 'Cicada,' is surging across the U.S., driving a 15% national increase in cases and appearing in wastewater from 25 states. Health officials warn its 70-plus spike protein mutations could dodge vaccines and prior immunity, echoing past variant waves. As spring looms, experts brace for a potential summer surge.
Apr 29
Cat 4 Hurricane Helene Barrels Toward Florida Big Bend
Apr 29
Supreme Court Tackles Post-Dobbs Abortion Clash in Landmark Hearing
Apr 29
Aldean's 'Agree to Disagree' Rule Keeps Marriage Strong Amid Clashes
Apr 29
Study Links Long-Term Artificial Sweetener Use to Body Fat Gain
Apr 29
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