A Punta Gorda homeowner lifting his manufactured home to meet flood zone standards watched it drop about four feet on September 2nd, shifting sideways and sending cinder block piers through his kitchen subfloor. Brian Whittenberg blames one of two 20-ton bottle jacks he ordered from Temu, used alongside two 12-ton jacks from local stores. He…

Amendment 3 passed with 62 percent of the vote this election cycle, lowering property taxes across Florida. For Charlotte County, that relief comes with a bill. Sheriff Bill Prummell estimates his department loses $26 million in 2028 and $47 million in 2029. The 2027 budget holds steady above $141 million, but the 2028 baseline is…

Charlotte County Public Works crews are today, Nov. 3, actively monitoring drainage systems and taking proactive measures in preparation for projected rising water levels along the Peace River. Public Works is checking primary ditches, outfalls, and structures that may experience higher than normal Peace River water levels. Crews will continue monitoring conditions and addressing concerns […]

A Punta Gorda robbery case that began with a deadly night in an apartment complex parking lot in May 2023 has now reached its final sentencing. Vontavian Hillard received 15 years in prison for robbery with a firearm with actual possession, including a 10-year minimum-mandatory term, followed by 10 years of probation. He was a…

In Boca Grande, 346 voters had cast in-person ballots at the precinct in the Crowninshield Community House shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to the latest available figures. Of those voters, 42 were registered Democrats, 224 Republicans, 67 had no party affiliation and 13 were registered with other parties. The breakdown reflects the party registration of […]

If you’ve cast a ballot in Punta Gorda lately, you may have spotted her before you spotted the voting booths. Flo Winters, 71, works the polls in red boots and an American flag dress, a combination so memorable that Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections Leah Valenti gave her a nickname: “Red Boots.” Voters have thanked…

A viral social media post claiming that Halloween candy in Charlotte County contained fentanyl has been deemed unfounded after the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office obtained and tested the candy. The results came back negative, and deputies say there is no known danger to the public.The post also claimed the candy had been taken to the…

Former Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz go to trial Monday on charges that they accepted bribes as they colluded with gamblers who made hundreds of thousands of dollars betting correctly on individual pitches. Their careers and possibly their freedom are at stake in the jury trial expected [...] The post Ex-Guardians Pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz Begin Federal Fraud Trial appeared first on MEGA 107.1.

Florida heat doesn’t let up, but Charlotte County has an answer: a dessert scene that stretches from the Port Charlotte scoop shops all the way to the Punta Gorda waterfront. Port Charlotte leans family-owned and classic, with The Q Too and Captain’s Creamery serving the old-fashioned experience. Insane Conez brings the over-the-top shakes and Instagram-ready…

Officers with the Punta Gorda Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Showalter Ave and Milus Street Saturday nigh...