PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - Four K-9s of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will be receiving custom protective vests, donated by the nonprofit that makes them. K-9s Leroy, Raider, Rico and Toro ...

In May 2025, 75 local housing markets had recorded inventory levels above 2019 levels. Comparatively, in January 2025, only ...

Other notable concerts this week will include the debut of a new venue hosting coffeehouse folk-style acts, the return of a ...

Our “Friday Faces” feature, previously titled “Monday Meeting,” will allow readers to get to know a community member through ...

"I'd read something about Koh Samui being like a little Hawaii, and I thought we should go and try it," Wes Moss told BI.

A black bear recently roamed the streets of Punta Gorda Isles, causing residents to question how wildlife officials should ...

A black bear stunned residents of a luxury Florida community by lounging in a hot tub and napping under a lanai before being ...

A Florida bear seen enjoying a resident's hot tub and taking a long backyard nap was later captured and relocated with the help of doughnuts.

Charlotte County approves two large housing projects near Punta Gorda as population grows and residents voice concerns about ...

Boat operators in Florida will now follow the same laws as motor vehicle operators in the case of operating a vessel under the influence when manslaughter is involved and when ...