941.743.1200
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Mission: To serve and protect the citizens of Charlotte County through leadership, teamwork, and exceptional services.
Charlotte County Public Safety comprises Emergency Management, Fire & EMS, Fire Prevention, Animal Control, Radio Communications, and the Public Safety Training Center. The department utilizes a highly skilled workforce to provide services to protect life and property, mitigate hazards, and respond to emergencies.
Aug. 27, 2025 5:20 pm
Charlotte County Animal Control, in coordination with the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County, has issued a 30-day rabies alert following confirmation that a raccoon in the Washington Loop Rd/Trails End Drive area of Punta Gorda tested positive for rabies.
Aug. 27, 2025 4:50 pm
The Charlotte County/Punta Gorda Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group will hold its biannual public meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center, 26571 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.
