Punta Gorda city council leaves large toys untouched

Punta Gorda's city council has decided not to restrict large recreational toys. The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association has asked city officials to clarify rules on trampolines and playscapes, among other things. The Charlotte Sun reports... Read More.

Punta Gorda crash injures one

Punta Gorda Police say a man remains in stable condition following a crash Saturday. They say it happened that afternoon on West Marion Avenue near Bal Harbor Boulevard. The police say 34-year-old John DeLaurentis, Jr. headed... Read More.

Charlotte Co. ranks 15th in health statewide

Charlotte County ranks as the 15th most healthy county in Florida. An annual report has surfaced from the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The report shows Floridians overall have more access to... Read More.

Governor approves state budget

The governor has approved the largest state budget in Florida's history. He has moved forward with most of the spending in the legislature's $80 billion budget for next year. The governor has issued $250 million in... Read More.

State attorney general endorses Donald Trump

Florida's attorney general has endorsed Donald Trump. Pam Bondi has made the announcement at a Trump campaign event in Tampa. No one else from the governor's cabinet has formally endorsed a candidate for president.

Fatal car wreck in Lehigh Acres

Police are reporting that one person is dead and two seriously injured in a crash in Lehigh Acres on State Road 82 on Sunday night. The wreck happened just East of Alabama Road... Read More.