Nearby Samaritans and a Punta Gorda Police officer pulled him from the water to begin lifesaving measures. Not long after, ...

A night out on the water turned tragic in Punta Gorda. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials reported that a man died after a ...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County Fire & EMS Chief Jason Fair resigned from his role on Friday. The department has not provided details about why he left his position, but said Deputy Chief ...

A Florida fishing community is in mourning after a boat crash claimed the life of a 27-year-old man. In a news release shared ...

FWC said Nicholas Knowlton was driving a 22-foot vessel when he crashed into a rock jetty in Charlotte Harbor near Fisherman's Village.

Lockhart retains her District 5 seat on Punta Gorda City Council, securing victory with 53.45% of votes. Voter turnout stood ...

An NFL kicker just hit a 68-yard field goal. Yes, you read that right.

The Florida International Air Show is ready to soar, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. The event is taking place at the Punta Gorda Airport on Saturday and will continue throughout the ...

PALM CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — A brush fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in a heavily wooded area of Palm City, prompting a rapid ...

A Good Samaritan rescued one man, and the Coast Guard rescued another after a boat went up in flames. Contributor: The ...

A day on the water turned dangerous when a boat erupted in flames off the coast of Hallandale Beach. Now,<a ...

LARGO, Fla. — Largo Fire Rescue is marking more than one milestone by opening a new station and welcoming a new chief. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to celebrate Station 39 on the week of Aug ...