TALLAHASSEE — Citizens Property Insurance President Timothy Cerio encouraged policyholders to “shop the market” if their renewal notice includes a sizeable increase.

Charlotte County Commissioner-elect John Fleming angered several current commissioners by distributing a letter using official Charlotte County letterhead — weeks before he is set to be sworn ...

The Punta Gorda City Council chambers became heated Wednesday as some residents addressed concerns with Council Member Melissa Lockhart's recent social media post.

Police are investigating a crash at the gate for Charlotte High School. Police, fire and EMS workers were called to the ...

Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on as Charlotte County Commission and Punta Gorda City Council officially proclaim Sept. 25 as "Dolly Parton 9-to-5 Early Literacy Day." ...

Recent summer rains haven’t been enough to cause watering restrictions to end, according to the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

The Charlotte County scrub jays near one property in East Charlotte County are protected for now, following a court settlement.

North Port City Manager Jerome Fletcher was one vote away from being fired around 2 a.m. Wednesday. But ultimately, the City Commission voted 3-2 to keep him at the ...

NORTH PORT — City commissioners OK'd an 18-month moratorium on data centers late Tuesday — with some stipulations for an application that was already submitted.

Greeting visitors and welcoming residents back home through signs has been a part of the Old Florida style in Englewood for decades.

"Each candidate will have 5 minutes to speak," according to a news release. "fter all have spoken, questions will be taken ...

George Williamson is challenging Jeannine Polk for the Punta Gorda City Council’s District 1 seat. Williamson decided to run after the storm surge from 2024’s Hurricane Milton destroyed two cars and ...