Christmas

Casey Johnson, 5, hugs his mom, Army Staff Sergeant Pamela Johnson as they take in the new decorations. Florida Power and Light Company brought in “elves” to help decorate a deserving veteran’s home for the holiday. A Port Charlotte U.S. Army Veteran and her five-year-old son will have a brighter holiday thanks to all the volunteers. Army Staff Sergeant Pamela Johnson is an active member of the Florida National Guard. Her son Casey has faced several medical challenges over the past year. The veteran family was gifted the lights and decorations from FPL as well as a gift card and Casey got a few gifts to open as well.

Holidays shine a bit brighter for a Port Charlotte Army vet thanks to FPL and the Florida National Guard

Andrea Melendez

On Wednesday, a group of “elves” from Florida Power and Light Company teamed up with the Florida National Guard to help make the holidays for a U.S. Army veteran in Port Charlotte and her five-year-old son a little brighter.

Arts & Culture

Song Of The Day - "Here Comes Santa Claus"

Sheldon Zoldan/Special to WGCU

The Singing Cowboy, Gene Autry, wrote and sang the original version of Our Song of the Day, “Here Comes Santa Claus. It was released October 6, 1947.

Port Charlotte veteran and his family were surprised by FPL and others who decorated their home for Christmas.

FPL donates a brighter Christmas to Port Charlotte veteran, family

Andrea Melendez

On Monday a group of about 30 Florida Power & Light employees, friends and neighbors donated their time of decorate the Port Charlotte home of Leah and Justin Hessinger and their children, Faith, 14, and Carter, 5.

Capt. Nicholas Armeda (Encore)

John Davis

With Christmas just days away, family and togetherness are prominent themes and thoughts on the minds of many as they prepare to celebrate the holiday.…