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CLOSED: Fire closes El Jobean Fishing Pier until further notice

May 28, 2024 | fox4now.com | Kylie Strandberg

The El Jobean Fishing Pier located at Garden Road at River Beach Drive in Port Charlotte is closed until further notice. Todd Dunn with Charlotte County Fire and EMS told Fox 4 that units from Punta Gorda, Charlotte County and Marine boats responded to a fire under the Fishing Pier just after 7 p.m. Tuesday. He said that crews were having a hard time getting to the fire out since it's under the decking.
First online-only grocery store gets USDA approval to start accepting SNAP benefits

Feb 22, 2024 | wcpo.com | Kylie Strandberg

Starting February 26th, SNAP recipients will be able to place an order from Thrive Market and have their groceries shipped right to their door. The online-only grocery store focuses on healthy, organic and natural brands including meat and frozen options. It is the first online-only grocery store to get approval from the USDA to accept SNAP, also known as food stamps.
What does flood insurance cover?

Feb 21, 2024 | wxyz.com | Kylie Strandberg

Strong, back-to-back winter storms soaked an already soggy California, putting most of the Golden State under flood advisories in early February. Most people in those areas are used to drought, not floods, and they're now finding out homeowners insurance won't cover the damage. "Flood insurance is the product that will cover your losses when the water comes from the ground up.
The surprising ways Gen Z and Millennials are using Public Libraries

Jan 17, 2024 | abc15.com | Kylie Strandberg

Libraries are adapting to the communities they serve, and Gen Z and Millennials are proving that. From renting snowshoes to learning to code, local libraries are for more than just your average bookworm. Two Portland State University Associate Professors worked with the American Library Association to study library usage among different age groups.