Charlotte County

Three years ago, Hurricane Ian blew the roof off the historic Blanchard House in Punta Gorda. Swells of water flooded the structure, leaving damage that took years to recover from.

SWFL’s population continues to boom with Charlotte County seeing a nearly 19% increase in new residents since 2020. One of the struggles the region is facing is access to clean water.

So much for neighbor helping neighbor in a county stand-off in Southwest Florida. Charlotte County is beginning a process that could lead to a lawsuit against its neighbor to the south - Lee County.

Business is booming in Charlotte County. The area recently unveiled that it will be the home of the next Buc-cee’s, a massive gas station and convenience store that has a rabid and loyal fanbase.

The Burnt Store Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility, which offers free tours to the public on a regular basis so people have a more thorough understand of what happens there

The No Kings protest in Port Charlotte brought out a large crowd along a busy roadway. Demonstrators showed up an hour before the scheduled start time, and proceeded to wave anti-Trump signs at passing vehicles.

Organizers of the 2025 Florida International Air Show say the Punta Gorda event will run Nov. 1-2, despite the Federal Government shutdown and potential loss of the Navy Blue Angels. Air show officials say they remain in close communication with federal and local partners to assess and address any potential impacts promptly.

The Blanchard House Museum is celebrating its 100th anniversary and provides a glimpse into the journey that led to this milestone.

After days of investigation, Punta Gorda Police have made an arrest in connection with the arson and hate crime investigation that shocked the community.

The Jewish New Year or Rosh Hashanah has officially begun, but one community is not able to fully celebrate after their synagogue was intentionally damaged.