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Classic County 104.5 Radio and Vision Ace Hardware Team Up for Drywall Drive to Help Rebuild Downtown Punta Gorda

Friday, October 11

October 11, 2024In the wake of Hurricane Milton, local businesses in downtown Punta Gorda have been hit hard, facing extensive damage and challenges as they work to rebuild. To aid in the recovery, Mark Anderson, morning talk show host at Classic Country Radio 104.5...

Annual Freedom Swim Celebrates Independence Day Tradition in Punta Gorda

Wednesday, July 3

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Punta Gorda Search Warrant Leads to Eight Arrests on Drug Charges

Tuesday, March 5

March 4, 2024 – Punta Gorda, FLEight people were arrested on numerous drug charges after a search warrant was conducted on Wednesday, February 28.The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of the Traffic Unit, Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Community Policing Unit, Aviation...

Governor Appoints Punta Gorda Police Chief To Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission

Sunday, July 9

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Pamela Davis, Daniel Foganholi, and John Newman to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission.Pamela DavisDavis is the Chief of Police for the Punta Gorda...

Operation Crackdown Leads to Eight Punta Gorda Narcotics Arrests

Wednesday, June 21

Punta Gorda, FLOn June 20th, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Punta Gorda Police Department, conducted an operation titled “Crackdown” in the city of Punta Gorda regarding illegal narcotics activity. As part of this operation, eight arrests were made and a search...

Suspect in Custody After Stand-Off Shuts Down Part of Downtown Punta Gorda

Wednesday, March 22

Punta Gorda, Florida A suspect wanted out of Collier County was taken into custody after a stand-off in Punta Gorda’s Marion Avenue area, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. The standoff began when law enforcement attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect fled a...

Punta Gorda Woman Appointed To National Watermelon Promotion Board

Tuesday, January 31

PUNTA GORDA — Rachel Syngo, of Punta Gorda has been appointed to The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Watermelon Promotion Board.The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of 10 members to serve on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. The appointees from...

Man With Meth Resists Arrest After Lurking In Punta Gorda Neighborhood

Thursday, June 2

Punta Gorda, FL – June 1, 2022A suspicious person lurking in the area of Sunkist Drive and Grapefruit Lane in Punta Gorda, alerted neighbors to notify CCSO. The suspicious man was identified as 24-year-old Shane Sexton.As the deputy arrived on scene, they observed a...

Almost A Dozen Animals Removed From Punta Gorda Rescue Facility

Wednesday, May 18

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County Animal Control removed animals from All Creatures Safe Haven, a rescue facility in Punta Gorda.A variety of animals were removed including dogs, cats, a horse, and pigs who were...

Punta Gorda Airport Will Now Accommodate Turo Vehicle Drop-Offs

Monday, December 27

PGD has become the third airport in Florida where Turo customers can drop off and pick up cars in a way that’s efficient, safe, and airport-approved.All Turo vehicle drop-offs and...