Nude images found on Charlotte County Commissioner’s laptop
News Home . News Nude images found on Charlotte County Commissioner’s laptop raise privacy concerns for attorney, former patient March 30, 2026 CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) – WINK Investigates is continuing to dig into a case involving Charlotte County Commissioner Christopher Constance — now hearing directly from a former patient and a legal expert raising […]
Water bills could go up with new Charlotte County proposal
News Home . News Water bills could go up with new Charlotte County proposal December 1, 2025 Charlotte County may raise water and sewer bills by about $4 a month starting next spring. Many residents worry they already can’t afford the cost of living, especially after a small rate increase in October. County leaders say […]
John Fleming Running For County Commission Seat
News Home . News John Fleming Running For County Commission Seat November 12, 2025 Punta Gorda, FLJohn Fleming, co-founder of the Burnt Store Corridor Coalition, has officially announced his candidacy for Charlotte County Commissioner, District 2, challenging incumbent Chris Constance in the upcoming election. A retired New York City Police Department detective and former professor […]
Charlotte County to study drainage amid Burnt Store Road flooding concerns
News Home . News Charlotte County to study drainage amid Burnt Store Road flooding concerns July 22, 2025 Residents along Burnt Store Road told Charlotte County officials that stormwater runoff frequently floods their neighborhood, turning it into a temporary pond. The proposed drainage improvement project is estimated to cost nearly $400,000. https://youtu.be/o7fRsEDKzT8?si=-rvKUH8qjcmg8DJW
Residents impressed but still have questions after tour of Charlotte County waste water treatment plant
News Home . News Residents impressed but still have questions after tour of Charlotte County waste water treatment plant April 19, 2025 Residents toured the Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility in Punta Gorda to learn more about its ability to handle Charlotte County’s rapid growth. Currently operating at 75–85% capacity, staff say they’re confident in […]
“Got us nothing”: Burnt Store homeowners wait for updated development plan
News Home . News “Got us nothing”: Burnt Store homeowners wait for updated development plan April 23, 2024 BSCC members expressed disappointment, saying they had hoped commissioners were prepared to move forward with updating the plan. Watch Video
ANOTHER LOOK: Charlotte County Commissioners agree to revisit the Burnt Store Area Plan
News Home . News ANOTHER LOOK: Charlotte County Commissioners agree to revisit the Burnt Store Area Plan March 19, 2024 Charlotte County Commissioners have agreed to revisit the Burnt Store Area Plan, originally adopted in 2005, following months of advocacy from the Burnt Store Corridor Coalition, which represents over 11,000 local residents. Key concerns include […]
Burnt Store Road Corridor
News Home . News Burnt Store Road Corridor September 19, 2023 Don’t forget the wildlife, that’s the message from a concerned group speaking out about future development along the Burnt Store Corridor in Charlotte and Lee Counties. https://youtu.be/Wx1aYc8Zn7c?si=7nBTGjluo8j4DdJG