PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has requested a federal fishing disaster declaration for areas hit by Hurricane Ian. DeSantis made the announcement during a press conference in ...

“Do not set the hook. Do not set the hook. Reel,” Sam Sisemore, my mentor and guide, explained as I reacted to the trout strike on Ice House flats in Charlotte Harbor. We’d traveled out of Peace River ...

Canals saw massive damage during Hurricane Ian, and one city is working to repair them. Punta Gorda has started the Hurricane Ian Seawall Recovery Project. Tim Buch wasn’t in his Punta Gorda Home ...

As of Thursday morning, Milton has left the state of Florida at hurricane strength, packing winds of 85 mph. by Good Morning Washington TOPICS: WASHINGTON (7News) — Punta Gorda is the place for you.

Chilly weather moved fish and people over the past week. Lots of anglers were moved to stay home and finish off the turkey, while a few found good fishing. Some snook were moved to pack on calories, ...

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — A Florida man was under investigation after a video showed him stepping onto another man’s boat after he appeared to have confused him with someone else. According to the Punta ...