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Hurricane preparedness can involve some extra considerations for those with hemophilia, says columnist Jennifer Lynne, who shares some tips.
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.
Two Punta Gorda companies are finalists in Florida’s Coolest Thing contest with products focused on pool and storm rescue ...
In this aerial view, flood waters inundate a neighborhood after Hurricane Milton came ashore on Oct. 10, 2024, in Punta Gorda, Fla. Joe Raedle/Getty Images ...
Hurricane Milton left five boats scattered across Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda. On Tuesday, the boats were finally gone; the city and a handful of volunteers got their hands dirty and cleaned ...
Punta Gorda's popular Florida International Air Show won't be happening this year, thanks to the one-two punch of hurricanes Helene and Milton. Organizers announced the news Monday morning.
Several businesses in Downtown Punta Gorda are closed as the recovery effort continues after Hurricane Milton. One business impacted by both Hurricane Helene and Milton was Leroy’s Southern ...
When 8 feet of seawater flooded Punta Gorda during Hurricane Helene last month, 121 people had to be rescued, Mayor Lynne Matthews said. Milton brought at least 5 feet of flooding, but rescuers ...
Some warnings were heeded and lessons learned. When 8 feet of seawater flooded Punta Gorda during Hurricane Helene last month, 121 people had to be rescued, Mayor Lynne Matthews said. Milton brought ...
In this aerial view, a person walks through flood waters that inundated a neighborhood in Punta Gorda, Florida, after Hurricane Milton came ashore on Oct. 9, 2024.
A boat is washed ashore from Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, 2024, in Punta Gorda, Florida. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Siesta Key area of Florida, causing damage and ...