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Lehigh Acres man on the run after missing court on DUI charges
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies are searching for a man after violating probation following an arrest for driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance. Rustin Rodgers, 40, was reportedly parked in a North Fort Myers man's driveway. The man called deputies, who responded and found Rodgers passed out in the driver's seat.
Justin’s Place Recovery Center helps those who suffer from drug addictions
Justin’s Place Recovery Center through Saint Matthew’s House helps people struggling with addictions. People like Jeff Reno. “I kind of went off the deep end and went back to using and I got hooked on fentanyl. And my life has just spiraled out of control. I ended up homeless living next to a dumpster,” said Reno.
‘High on Jesus’ recovery group fights addiction with faith
BRADENTON, Fla. - For those fighting addiction or supporting loved ones through their battle, they know sobriety doesn't always come on the first try, the second – or the 50th. But, a Bay Area recovery group has helped hundreds break the cycle, providing the tools they need to win...
Former Merritt Island Mustang Ian Farrow Selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the MLB Draft
BREVARD COUNTY • MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA – Former Merritt Island Mustang and Florida Gulf Coast University senior outfielder Ian Farrow was selected in the 14th round, 414th overall, in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Farrow was an ASUN Second Team honoree in 2022, First Team...
Sarasota County man dies in a Charlotte County traffic accident
A 39-year-old man from North Port died in a traffic accident in Charlotte County on Friday evening. The accident remains under investigation. The single vehicle accident happened at mile marker 180. Florida Highway Patrol indicates the man was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was driving a 2011...
Punta Gorda City Council candidates meet the voters
Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center’s parking lot was nearly full during a three-hour Political Hob Nob on July 17 when voters met the candidates. All six candidates running for Punta Gorda City Council were in attendance. The three challengers oppose 2023 changes to the city’s land development regulations,...
Scott leads polls, fundraising in Florida U.S. Senate race
(The Center Square) — If recent polls and fundraising totals are to be believed, Florida incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott will likely keep his seat in the GOP column. Scott is leading in both the polls and fundraising efforts against his Democrat challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell ahead of the general election on Nov. 5. According to the Federal Election Commission website, Scott has raised almost $30 million between 2019 and 2024...
McCarthy-Gaetz feud hits the road
MILWAUKEE — The long-running feud between former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) hit the road this week, putting a spotlight on the tensions still percolating through the House GOP conference as the Republican Party pushes a message of unity. McCarthy — who was ousted from the top job in a historic fashion last…
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