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Charlotte County Fire & EMS Announces Regional Coverage Plan During Line-of-Duty Death Funeral Services News Image

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Announces Regional Coverage Plan During Line-of-Duty Death Funeral Services

June 25, 2026 8:54 am

Charlotte County Fire & EMS would like to inform residents that emergency response coverage throughout Charlotte County will remain fully operational during Thursday, June 25’s, funeral services honoring Firemedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr., who passed away following a courageous battle with occupational cancer.

To allow Charlotte County Fire & EMS personnel the opportunity to attend and participate in funeral services, fire and EMS agencies from across Southwest Florida and beyond will provide staffing assistance and emergency response coverage throughout the county.

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Charlotte County Committee Vacancies News Image

Charlotte County Committee Vacancies

June 25, 2026 8:35 am

The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers.

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Funeral Service for Firefighter/Paramedic Jay Sanders to Be Livestreamed News Image

Funeral Service for Firefighter/Paramedic Jay Sanders to Be Livestreamed

June 24, 2026 7:47 pm

Charlotte County Fire & EMS will livestream funeral services honoring the life and service of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.

For those unable to attend in person, the service will be streamed live beginning at approximately 11:45 a.m. at www.youtube.com/@CharlotteCountyPublicSafety.

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South County Regional Park Pool Splash Pad Closed 

South County Regional Park Pool Splash Pad Closed 

June 24, 2026 2:24 pm

The splash pad at South County Regional Park pool located at 670 Cooper St., in Punta Gorda, will be closed until further notice for a maintenance issue.

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Restrooms at Englewood Beach Closed  

Restrooms at Englewood Beach Closed  

June 24, 2026 1:58 pm

The restrooms at Englewood Beach are closed until further notice for repairs. Portable toilets are available. 

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Charlotte County Government Calendar

June 24, 2026 8:28 am

Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week.

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Independence Day Holiday Schedule

Independence Day Holiday Schedule

June 24, 2026 8:24 am

Charlotte County Government offices and facilities will follow these schedules on Friday, July 3

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Charlotte County Fire & EMS Announces Procession Route to Honor Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A.

Charlotte County Fire & EMS Announces Procession Route to Honor Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.

June 23, 2026 5:34 pm

Charlotte County Fire & EMS has announced the procession route that will follow funeral services for Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.

Following the service at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center on Thursday, June 25, firefighters, emergency responders, and public safety personnel from across Florida and beyond will participate in a procession honoring Jay's life, service, and sacrifice. The procession is expected to begin at approximately 3 p.m., though the exact start time may vary based on the conclusion of services and procession staging.

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News Release - Waste Management Begins Earlier Pick-up Times in Ackerman Area June 24

News Release - Waste Management Begins Earlier Pick-up Times in Ackerman Area June 24

June 23, 2026 4:26 pm

Waste Management will begin a new waste pick-up time in the Ackerman area starting at 4:30 a.m., June 24.

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