Charles Runnells, The News-Press

Charles Runnells

The News-Press

Florida, United States

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  • The News-Press
  • Naples Daily News
  • TCPalm
  • Tallahassee Democrat
  • The News Leader
  • Burlington TimesNews
  • The Progress-Index
  • Shiny Sheet
  • PNJ

Past articles by Charles:

Wildlife Drive set to reopen in Sanibel Island’s ‘Ding’ Darling refuge

Bird watchers and animal lovers, get those cameras ready. Sanibel Island’s “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is reopening Wildlife Drive. → Read More

What’s going on with Southwest Florida Event Center in Bonita Springs?

Southwest Florida Event Center has been open for almost a year now, but not much has been happening at the Bonita Springs concert venue. Here's why. → Read More

'Thanks, Mrs. Knox!': Bishop Verot's Claire Sattler gives 'Jeopardy!' shout-out to her teacher

Claire Sattler is moving on to the semifinals in the "Jeopardy!" High School Reunion Tournament. And she thanked her Bishop Verot teacher for the win. → Read More

'Jeopardy!': SW Florida champ Claire Sattler returns for High School Reunion Tournament

It’s been four years since Bonita Springs' Claire Sattler won the “Jeopardy!” Teen Tournament. Now she's back and trying to win another $100,000. → Read More

Was serial killer H.H. Holmes also Jack the Ripper? His relative makes a case in Fort Myers

The great-great grandson of U.S. serial killer H.H. Holmes says he can prove Holmes was also Jack the Ripper. He makes his case in a Fort Myers show. → Read More

Edison parade shines again with Bayshore Cloggers dancing after Ian setback

Hurricane Ian damaged The Bayshore Cloggers' float, but they rallied and still made Saturday's Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade in Fort Myers. → Read More

Fort Myers Beach's colorful new street signs: ‘It’s just bringing some happiness to people’

Hurricane Ian blew away many of the street signs on Fort Myers Beach. Now a group of volunteers is doing something about it. → Read More

Man dies in Lehigh Acres dirt-bike crash

A Coleman, Florida man died Sunday in a Lehigh Acres dirt-bike crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. → Read More

LCSO: Last missing Hurricane Ian victim identified

The remains of the last missing person from Hurricane Ian have been identified: James “Denny” Hurst of Fort Myers Beach. → Read More

Hurricane Ian memorial removed in Fort Myers, but that's not the end of its story

The Hurricane Ian memorial wall has been removed in downtiwn Fort Myers, but that won’t be the last time you can visit its photos and other tributes. → Read More

Boots on the Sand: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ted Nugent and more play all-star Ian fundraiser

Lynyrd Skynyrd headlined Thursday's Boots on the Sand concert at Hertz Arena. The lineup also featured Ted Nugent, Tracy Lawrence and more. → Read More

When Taylor Swift played Lehigh Acres: Tickets were free, and the show was 'awesome'

Taylor Swift played every song off her debut album when she headlined the Lehigh Spring Fest in 2007. Tickets were free for the Lehigh Acres show. → Read More

Ian's aftermath: Shell Factory park won't reopen for months, Calusa to rebuild animal facility

Both Calusa Nature Center and Shell Factory Nature Park suffered damage from Hurricane Ian. They've both started GoFundMe fundraisers to help rebuild. → Read More

Biggest November concerts in SW FL: The top shows to see in the Fort Myers, Naples area

A concert lover's biggest problem this November? Choosing which of the many, many shows you'll want to see from Fort Myers to Naples. → Read More

Biggest November concerts in SW FL: The top shows to see in the Fort Myers, Naples area

A concert lover's biggest problem this November? Choosing which of the many, many shows you'll want to see from Fort Myers to Naples. → Read More

Survey says: Fort Myers' Wilson Family wins $20K on 'Family Feud'

Fort Myers’ Wilson Family just won $20,000 on “Family Feud.” They racked up 246 points in the Fast Money round of the TV game show. → Read More

The Face of Horror? Gulf Coast High grad competes for $13k in spooky U.S. contest

Former Naples resident Ian Eubanks is competing for $13,000 in Face of Horror, an online contest for horror-movie enthusiasts. → Read More

‘The Voice’: Get to know singer Lana Love of Naples, Florida

Audiences will see Lana Love perform again on The Voice for the battle rounds. Here are 5 things you need to know about the former Naples resident. → Read More

Edison and Ford Winter Estates partially reopening with discounted tickets, new exhibit

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates will partially reopen this weekend with discounted tickets and limited access for patrons. → Read More

Gator Mike’s: Free mini golf for all, but no Frightmare on 78 after Hurricane Ian

Gator Mike’s Family Fun Park is still reeling from Hurricane Ian damage. But owner Chris Scuderi says he still wants to do his part to help. → Read More