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State Rep says Punta Gorda is running out of water, city disputes claim as bill advances

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A proposed state bill targeting water service in and around Punta Gorda is drawing sharp pushback from city leaders, who say the legislation is unnecessary and based on incorrect assumptions about the citys water supply.State Rep. Vanessa Oliver filed House Bill 4077 after concluding that Punta Gorda lacks sufficient water capacity to meet peak demand, particularly as growth continues in areas outside the city limits.Watch Fox 4's Alex Orenczuk …

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WFTX broke the news in on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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