Silver Alert for Punta Gorda man

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office wants help finding a Punta Gorda man.A silver alert remains for 86-year-old Walter Moore.The sheriff's office says Moore left his home on Jones Loop Road.He left for Fawcett Hospital... Read More.

Cape Coral family found dead at home

Police in Cape Coral say a family died yesterday from a so-called "silent killer."They report the discovery of three people dead in their home near Kismet Parkway and Santa Barbara Boulevard.Authorities say preliminary evidence... Read More.

Unemployment up for the summer

Regional unemployment has increased with more seasonally dependent companies cutting staff for the summer.Charlotte County's jobless rate has increased in the last month from 4.7 percent to 5.2 percent.However, that number sits much lower... Read More.

CCSO reports possible scam

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has received word from a restaurant owner about a possible scam.The owner says a man claimed a restaurant employee spilled food on him.The owner also says the man had... Read More.

Cape Coral Police searching for missing teen

Police in Cape Coral want help in finding a missing teenager.They have described Nicole Peterson as endangered.Someone last saw her last night at her home.Authorities say the 16-year-old Peterson has a diminished mental capacity.She... Read More.

Punta Gorda PD out of vests for Pokemon Go

Punta Gorda Police had offered free safety equipment to protect people playing the Pokemon Go game.The department had offered free reflective vests and flashing lights to anyone who wanted them.On its Facebook page, the... Read More.

FAA hands Punta Gorda Airport top award

The FAA has honored Punta Gorda Airport.The airport has received this year's Air Carrier Airport Safety Award for the Southern Region.The FAA claims Punta Gorda Airport "has worked hard to enhance safety, which increasing... Read More.

Second possible localized Zika infection in Florida

Florida may have a second locally-acquired Zika virus case.State health officials say the investigation continues into a case in Broward County.They have already acknowledged a possible locally-acquired case in Miami-Dade County.These two instances would... Read More.