Travelling to Tallahassee from southwest Florida typically means flying to Atlanta and then backtracking – or about seven hours on the highway. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on a new option out of Naples Municipal Airport.

Taking a trip from southwest Florida to places like Miami, Orlando or Tallahassee usually means a long drive. But WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has more on the arrival of a new type of air taxi service - to and from Naples - that could, for some, markedly change in-state air travel.

Click on the logo to the left to see pictures of the Dayjet kickoff.

Traffic through Southwest Florida International Airport was down in November - but airport officials say they are not worried. 2007 turned out to be a great year for RSW. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Hundreds of people turned out yesterday in Punta Gorda to see history in the making. It was the landing of the first commercial passenger airliner at Punta Gorda’s newly refurbished airport terminal. WGCU’s Valerie Alker has more.

Southwest Florida International Airport officials are confident this holiday travel season will run more smoothly than last year’s. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

The old Sanibel Causeway drawbridge is gone forever. Transportation officials blew it up early Tuesday. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez was there and has this report.

Click below to see video of the demolition.

Lee County Commissioners along with Estero community and business leaders broke ground on a new roadway project that will span I-75 in hopes of easing traffic to Florida Gulf Coast University and the Southwest Florida International Airport. WGCU’s John Davis has more.

The low-cost airline Skybus will soon offer two daily flights between Columbus, Ohio and the Charlotte County Airport in Punta Gorda. Tourism officials hope the flight service will bring new business and visitors to the area. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry has more.

Daily commutes in Southwest Florida can became extremely tense during heavy downpours. Many drivers, faced with low visibility, turn on their emergency flashers. But should they? WGCU’s Valerie Alker Reports.

The new Sanibel Causeway is now officially open. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry has more.