: Dagoberto Miguel Pena, a former gym teacher at Punta Gorda Middle School, is now facing federal child porn charges just days after he was charged with sexual contact with a second student.

"I certainly didn't expect to have it happen today, and I was overwhelmed by the amount support that I got from our community members," said Melissa Reichert, Punta Gorda's new City Manager.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WSVN) — Florida Fish and Wildlife officials finally captured a black bear seen wandering in central Florida with the help of some donuts.

Curaleaf Punta Gorda will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET, featuring live music, giveaways, gifts with purchase, and promotions.

Florida charter boat captain. Brock Horner was arrested several days after he confronted a boater on the water.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WSVN) —A viral video is hurting business for a Florida charter company after a captain is seen getting confrontational with another boater. Now, a woman who booked a trip with ...

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. -- Punta Gorda Police is investigating an altercation between two boaters in their area that has garnered significant attention on social media.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Ann (Bear) Monger, daughters Jodie (Mark) Gray of Punta Gorda, FL and Janice Monger (James Thomas) of Stevensville MD, granddaughter Emily Gray of ...

The Punta Gorda Airport is expanding its offerings, adding new flight options for travelers. Allegiant now provides flights to Chattanooga, Tennessee, as part of its nationwide expansion.

They were snowbirds, spending 15 winters from 2005 to 2020 in Punta Gorda, Florida, fishing, sunning, swimming, relaxing and enjoying happy hour. During the summer months you would find her boating on ...

President Donald Trump pardoned all of the nearly 1,600 people charged in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol and commuted the sentences for 14.