Nearby Samaritans and a Punta Gorda Police officer pulled him from the water to begin lifesaving measures. Not long after, the operator of the vessel was pronounced dead as a result of the incident.

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 ...

Martin County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service doused a wildfire in Palm City the afternoon of Nov. 5.

Three people were injured after a Halloween night hit-and-run crash in Punta Gorda, which prompted a search. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, a 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 collided with a ...

BRUSH FIRE Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews are working to put out a 10- to 11-acre blaze in the Triple Creek Nature Preserve.

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 ...