PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Dozens of fire and EMS responders around Charlotte County took part in a training exercise deliberately designed to be as realistic as possible. The exercise simulated a "mass ...

It will be the Florida-based grocer’s 25th store in the Charlotte market, adding to fierce $10.4 billion competition.

This extra step will create critical delays and put lives at risk," said Melissa Lockhart, Punta Gorda's District 5 City ...

The debate over the consolidation of Punta Gorda and Charlotte County's 911 dispatch systems continues as city officials and residents push to maintain their local services.

This extra step will create critical delays and put lives at risk," said Melissa Lockhart, Punta Gorda's District 5 City ...