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    Punta Gorda

    Punta Gorda will have to honor former city manager's 20-week severance package

    Alex Orenczuk
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    Punta Gorda

    Victim identified in Charlotte County shooting, person of interest arrested

    Alex Orenczuk
    John De Angelis

    Port Charlotte

    Port Charlotte man accused of having child pornography on Xbox

    Kaitlin Knapp
  • Death investigation Punta Gorda

    Punta Gorda

    One shot and killed in rural Punta Gorda; unknown if a suspect is in custody

    Kaitlin Knapp
    Charlotte County Sheriff's Office investigation

    Port Charlotte

    Missing Charlotte County girl found safe

    Kaitlin Knapp
    Manasota Key

    North Port/Englewood

    It will cost millions to restore Charlotte County beaches post-Helene and Milton

    Andrew Shipley
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    Port Charlotte

    61-year-old bicyclist hit by SUV in Port Charlotte has life-threatening injuries

    Kaitlin Knapp
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    Punta Gorda

    LEAD CONTAMINATION? Letters sent to Punta Gorda residents stir concerns

    Alex Orenczuk
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    Punta Gorda

    City of Punta Gorda on the hook for $75k; 20 week City Manager severance package

    Alex Orenczuk
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    Punta Gorda

    Punta Gorda City Manager resigned two weeks after 20-week severance pay approved

    Alex Orenczuk
    8 undocumented immigrants arrested in Port Charlotte

    Port Charlotte

    8 undocumented immigrants arrested, neighbors worry about safety

    Punta Gorda

    Punta Gorda City Manager resigns

    Alex Orenczuk
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    Port Charlotte

    Port Charlotte woman sentenced to 10 months in prison for threatening U.S. judge

    WFTX Digital Team
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    Port Charlotte

    NOT GIVING UP: Committee lobbies for Port Charlotte Beach Park reopening

    Alex Orenczuk
    Burnt Store Road

    Port Charlotte

    Growth data shows early demand for shopping center on Burnt Store Road

    Alex Orenczuk
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    Punta Gorda

    Herald Court Centre businesses question Punta Gorda over failed flood protection

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    Port Charlotte

    BOGUS BILLS: 35k Charlotte County property tax bills sent to Monroe County

    Alex Orenczuk
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    Punta Gorda

    Massive debris pile gets cleaned up after Charlotte County residents speak out

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    Port Charlotte

    'Months, not years': Port Charlotte Beach Park will remain closed for now

    Alex Orenczuk
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    Port Charlotte

    Charlotte County waters test negative for red tide ahead of Veteran's Day

    Alex Orenczuk
    Handcuffs

    Charlotte County

    Two Charlotte County women accused of selling drugs that led to a victim's death

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    Punta Gorda

    Fed cuts interest rates, more 'AS IS' properties hit the market after hurricanes

    Alex Orenczuk
    Recreational Marijuana

    Punta Gorda

    Florida recreational marijuana amendment falls short

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    Punta Gorda

    Denton, Julian, Polk unseat Punta Gorda City Council incumbents

    Alex Orenczuk
  • Local News

    D-SNAP benefits available for Charlotte County families after hurricanes

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    Port Charlotte

    Low levels of red tide found near Charlotte County coast

    Alex Orenczuk
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    Punta Gorda

    Voters turn out in force in Charlotte County as early voting ends in SWFL

    Austin Schargorodski
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    North Port/Englewood

    NOT ALONE: Huge donation helps hurricane victim in Englewood

    Florida Department of Health

    Charlotte County

    Florida Department of Health issues Charlotte County health alert for red tide

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    North Port/Englewood

    Charlotte County beaches remain closed for repairs; red tide looms of the coast

    Alex Orenczuk
  • City Charter Referendum

    North Port/Englewood

    North Port to vote on city charter referendum

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    Local News

    Bodycam released in Sarasota officer-involved crash; child remains hospitalized

    WFTX Digital Team
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    Port Charlotte

    Charlotte Care Center reaches capacity as housing needs grow after hurricanes

    Alex Orenczuk
  • Voting

    Punta Gorda

    Voice of the Voters: Punta Gorda

    Ryan Kruger
    Early voters

    Punta Gorda

    Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections sees uptick in early voting numbers

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    Punta Gorda

    Man faces charges after grow op discovered at scene of deputy involved shooting

    Alex Orenczuk
  • Port Charlotte High School

    Port Charlotte

    Charlotte County Public Schools awarded $1.4 million

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    Punta Gorda

    WATCH: Body-camera video of Charlotte County deputies shooting and killing man

    Kaitlin Knapp
    Handcuffs

    Charlotte County

    Charlotte County student arrested for school shooting threat on TikTok

    WFTX Digital Team
  • Punta Gorda

    Peace River Wildlife Center struggles to recover after Milton

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    Punta Gorda

    People who knew man killed by deputies were surprised he provoked use-of-force

    Alex Orenczuk
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    Punta Gorda

    FEMA representatives canvass Charlotte County; help people apply for assistance

    Alex Orenczuk
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