These were the most-viewed stories on WSOCTV.com for 2024. It was one of the darkest days in Charlotte’s history, as four ...

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, one man is in critical condition and another is in ...

A Charlotte County man is in jail after deputies say he shot another man during a dispute at a Punta Gorda motel.

A man has been arrested and is facing charges after a motel shooting in Punta Gorda late Christmas Eve. According to the ...

The community is gathering around the family of the Charlotte County Deputy killed in the line of duty last Sunday during a traffic stop. Diaz, who was posthumously given the rank of Sgt, was laid to ...

Planning a funeral is already hard for grieving families. Imagine, after everything is done, you realize the funeral home can’t answer questions about your loved one’s remains.

It’s a Christmas tradition. The Observer names the top prep football players and coach in the greater Charlotte area.