"I certainly didn't expect to have it happen today, and I was overwhelmed by the amount support that I got from our community ...

Punta Gorda can breathe a sigh of relief as traffic concerns will be lessened due to the new roundabout opening in the downtown area. The roundabout officially opened on Thursday, will help ...

After nearly two decades at the same downtown Sarasota space, a restaurant has expanded farther locally. Utamaro recently opened in Punta Gorda at 615 Cross St., Unit 1114 in the Benderson ...

As Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida, Punta Gorda residents and workers hope this won't be a repeat of 2004's Hurricane Charley.

A black bear spotted wandering through downtown Punta Gorda this past week has prompted officials to issue an alert while telling people not to be alarmed. The bear also has been spotted in east Pu… ...

A 51-year-old burglary suspect was arrested after a standoff in the area of Marion Avenue in downtown Punta Gorda.

As Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida, Punta Gorda residents and workers hope this won't be a repeat of 2004's Hurricane Charley.

Guests enjoy the view of Charlotte Harbor (shown in the background) from the rooftop pool area and bar of the new Wyvern Hotel in downtown Punta Gorda. The view is looking north toward Port Charlotte.

After 30+ years, Dean’s South of the Border in Punta Gorda will close July 6 as its owners retire. A sale may keep it alive.

Derek Rooney, and attorney representing the property owner Amer Asmar, said there are site plans to build a new hotel in the same location.

After 20 years in business, few would fault the downtown Punta Gorda restaurant for coasting on its laurels; for turning this menu into nothing more than a rehash of greatest hits from chef-owner ...