Punta Gorda

A Punta Gorda student's concern for her grandfather has inspired a national award-winning science fair project. "Making Sense of Scents" attempted to evaluate whether men or women have a better sense of smell.

Allegiant Travel Company will launch new routes this fall connecting 12 cities across the country, including a new destination: Fort Myers, Florida via Southwest Florida International Airport. The new routes will provide convenient, nonstop service between these cities and expand Allegiant’s presence in popular leisure destinations.

Charlotte County Public Works is helping residents prepare for hurricane season.

Hurricane Season is here. Experts are predicting an above-average storm season. Punta Gorda, still recovering from previous storms, is learning from past lessons.

Punta Gorda on the south side of Charlotte Harbor is preparing for hurricane season. Some residents still are dealing with homes that were flooded by Hurricanes Helene and Milton last fall. A few owners are elevating homes, while others are tearing them down to build back newer and higher.

Major repairs are on the table—but so are tough questions about accessibility, aesthetics, and what the future holds for this landmark. Will Punta Gorda preserve its 98-year-old City Hall or face the costly challenges of bringing the historic building into the future?

City of Punta Gorda has mixed opinions at their city council meeting on Wednesday, March 19.

Across Southwest Florida, citizens took to the streets on Monday in what was called the "March 4th democracy" protest. From Naples to Sarasota to Punta Gorda, residents voiced concerns about the current administration.

Delays expected at Laishley Marina Boat launch due to public works crews removing finger piers.