Bomb Threat Reported at Punta Gorda Airport

Multiple agencies are investigating after a potential bomb threat was reported at the Punta Gorda Airport. Officials say a conversation pertaining to a bomb threat was overheard. Charlotte County Deputies arrived on scene along with a K-9 unit from the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Nothing was found, officials said. A Punta Gorda Airport spokesperson said the operations are now continuing as normal but there are extra deputies and heightened security for the safety of passengers.