Committee News

The City of Punta Gorda Utilities Department is offering residents a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of the city’s water and wastewater treatment operations. In a continuing effort to promote transparency, education, and community engagement, the Utilities Department will be hosting quarterly guided tours of both the Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Facilities. […]

Canal Maintenance Seawall Failure Update – Construction schedules for the next six months have been updated and posted on the Canal Maintenance website. 19 projects are under construction in Punta Gorda Isles, and 183 projects have been completed. All seawall projects in Burnt Store Isles have been completed. Hurricane Ian Related Seawall Failures | Hurricane […]

Reminder: Once-Per-Week Watering Restrictions are in place! The irrigation of established lawns and landscaping is restricted to a maximum of once-per-week. Lawn watering is limited to no more than once-per-week. Violating this ordinance is considered a civil offense, with penalties escalating for repeated violations. The first complaint will result in a written warning, followed by […]

The City of Punta Gorda offers a very generous benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and an employee pension plan. If you are interested in a position listed below, submit an application on the Employment Opportunities | City of Punta Gorda, FL (puntagorda.fl.us)

The city-wide burn ban has officially been lifted. While recent conditionshave improved and we’re no longer in a drought, it’s important to rememberthat brush fires can still happen.Please continue to follow these essential fire safety rules: The public plays a valuable role in preventing wildfires. The national averageof human-caused wildfires comprises 85 percent of all […]

The City of Punta Gorda is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a variety of essential roles that support the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain high-quality services and operations for residents and businesses. From finance and utilities to public works and zoning, these positions offer the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and community-focused local […]

As Chief of Police, I am honored to serve the citizens of the City of Punta Gorda alongside the dedicated men and women of the Punta Gorda Police Department. Our city is truly a beautiful place to live, work, and visit.  We have an incredibly talented group of sworn officers, professional staff, and volunteers.  Their […]

The Away from Home Program is an invaluable courtesy service offered by the City of Punta Gorda to its residents. The primary purpose of the Away from Home Program is to offer vacationing, seasonal, and year-round residents the reassurance that if a problem exists at their property such as suspicious activity, utility emergencies, or other […]

The Punta Gorda Police Department and Fire Departments will hold their annual Summer Youth Academy for middle school-aged students during the week of July 14-18, 2025. Students can see how police and fire departments work as well as see special presentations from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, K9 Team, Evidence […]

The City of Punta Gorda Fire Department is a community-oriented, career fire/rescue service dedicated to providing a broad spectrum of public services. The Department strives to meet the challenges presented by public needs and demands for a progressive and high-quality fire organization. The function of the Fire Department is to protect lives and property through […]