It was a big news day on Monday for Little Pine Island Bridge. For the first time since late last year, the bridge that connects Pine Island and Matlacha was open to two lanes of traffic again.

“This is not just a milestone for USS Iowa, but a critical step forward in strengthening our Navy and ensuring America’s global maritime dominance.” The newly commissioned sub, which carries ...

It was a big news day on Monday for Little Pine Island Bridge. For the first time since late last year, the bridge that connects Pine Island and Matlacha was open to two lanes of traffic again. It had ...

Local: Portage Central High School closed Monday after fire A house fire Monday morning near Pine Island Drive North East and Timberwolf Drive North East took the lives of two women, a 30-year-old ...

But the Pine Island fifth-grader and the nation’s top-ranked 65-pounder doesn’t correct people. And in truth, it’s a perfect nickname for the young hammer. She’s a star in the making ...