Punta Gorda hit-and-run suspect found swimming in canal after crash
Police arrested a Cape Coral man accused of leaving the scene of a head-on crash with injuries on US-41.
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What's happening in Punta Gorda
The Southwest Florida stories that are too local, too early or too ongoing for the evening news.
Police investigate deadly shooting near Showalter Avenue in Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda police say one person died in a shooting Saturday night near Showalter Avenue and Milus Street. The department's criminal investigations section is handling the case and says there is no ongoing threat to the public. No names have been released.
Source: WINK News
Deputies say Palm Drive scene in Punta Gorda is safe after large response
Charlotte County deputies responded in force to the Palm Drive area of Punta Gorda late Friday morning, Oct. 30. By early afternoon the sheriff's office said the scene was safe and posed no threat to the public, though some deputies would stay for an ongoing investigation. The reason for the response has not been released.
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Punta Gorda man charged after road rage confrontation ends in gunfire
Charlotte County deputies arrested Stephan M. Clark, 65, on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge after a road rage confrontation near Tribune Boulevard and U.S. 41 on Monday afternoon, Oct. 26. Deputies say Clark drew a handgun on a pickup driver, who then fired at the SUV's front tire to disable it. No one was hurt; the other driver was not charged, and the case went to the State Attorney's Office for review.
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Sunseeker Resort's first Jazz Fest: Food & Wine weekend runs Nov. 5-7
Thursday, November 5
Sunseeker Resort in Punta Gorda holds its first Jazz Fest: Food & Wine weekend Nov. 5-7. Thursday and Friday evenings are free to attend, with food and wine sold around the resort and live jazz, and Saturday's ticketed four-course dinner features Danny Sinoff and the Stardust Memories Big Band, with tickets from $149.
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Florida International Air Show returns to Punta Gorda Airport Nov. 7-8
Saturday, November 7
The Florida International Air Show takes over Punta Gorda Airport Nov. 7-8, with gates opening at 9 a.m. Aerobatic acts, a MiG-17 and a TA-4J Skyhawk, static aircraft and a STEM pavilion are planned, and parking is free with a ticket. The Air Force F-35A demo team has canceled.
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Punta Gorda police arrest 3 drivers under Super Speeder law, one at 102 mph
Punta Gorda police say three drivers were arrested in separate stops on the southbound U.S. 41 (Gilchrist) Bridge after radar clocked them at 96, 98 and 102 mph in a 45 mph zone. Topping the limit by more than 50 mph counts as dangerous excessive speeding under a Florida law in effect since July 1, 2025. It requires a court appearance and carries up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine on a first conviction.
Source: WINK News
Overnight lane closures on US 41 at Burnt Store Road for asphalt repair Sunday, Monday
FDOT crews are repairing asphalt at the S.R. 45 (U.S. 41, Tamiami Trail) intersection with Burnt Store Road and Jones Loop Road in Punta Gorda. Expect northbound and southbound lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday night, Oct. 25, and Monday night, Oct. 26. The work is warranty repair by the contractor.
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Multi-vehicle crash shut northbound I-75 at Duncan Road in Punta Gorda Saturday
A crash involving several vehicles closed all northbound lanes of I-75 near Exit 164 at Duncan Road, just south of the Peace River Bridge, on Saturday afternoon, WINK News reports. Northbound drivers were sent off the interstate at Duncan Road and told to expect delays. Injuries had not been reported in the coverage checked.
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Work begins on Turnleaf amenity campus off Burnt Store Road
Curran Young Construction has started building a 7,280-square-foot amenity campus at Turnleaf, the 426-acre community off Burnt Store Road south of Punta Gorda. Plans call for a 5,500-square-foot clubhouse, pool and pickleball pavilions and a mail room for a neighborhood planned for 1,735 homes.
Source: Gulfshore Business
Punta Gorda Herald Court Parking Garage Closes for Maintenance Starting Today
The City of Punta Gorda is closing the downtown Herald Court Parking Garage beginning at 4 a.m. today for maintenance with reopening anticipated October 26.
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