Hurricane Charley

Environment

Jeb Bush Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Charley

Ashley Lopez

Former Governor Jeb Bush was in Punta Gorda Wednesday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Charley. The category four storm killed eight...
Arts / Culture

Emergency Director Recalls Hurricane Charley

Bobbie O'Brien

Many in the Tampa Bay area braced for what they thought would be a direct hit from Hurricane Charley ten years ago. But, the category 4 storm took a right…
Arts / Culture

Hurricane Charley Forges TEAM Punta Gorda

Bobbie O'Brien

In a matter of hours August 13th, 2004, Hurricane Charley demolished historic downtown Punta Gorda. Quaint brick shops collapsed. Glass office buildings…
Arts / Culture

Arcadia Moves On 10 Years After Hurricane Charley

Steve Newborn

Ten years ago Wednesday, (Aug. 13), Hurricane Charley swirled its way inland through the quaint DeSoto County town of Arcadia. Sustained winds of a…

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