Charlotte County Government Calendar
June 24, 2026 8:28 am
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week.
Independence Day Holiday Schedule
June 24, 2026 8:24 am
Charlotte County Government offices and facilities will follow these schedules on Friday, July 3
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.
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.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS Fire Station 3 Temporary Relocation
June 23, 2026 2:05 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS has temporarily relocated operations from Fire Station 3 as construction begins on a replacement station at the current site.
The existing Fire Station 3, located at 4322 El Jobean Road in Port Charlotte, will be demolished to make way for a facility designed to meet the current and future needs of the community. During construction, personnel and apparatus assigned to Fire Station 3 will operate from a temporary station at Randy Spence Park, located at 4333 Kerrigan Circle in Port Charlotte.
Traffic Advisory - Quesada Avenue between Peppertree Lane and Oxsalida Street Intermittent Lane Closure June 25
June 23, 2026 8:51 am
Quesada Avenue between Peppertree Lane and Oxsalida Street will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, June 25 for Lumos Fiber to repair and replace sidewalks.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS Places Bunted Engine 15 on Display to Honor Firefighter/Paramedic Jay Sanders
June 20, 2026 7:36 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS has placed Engine 15, the apparatus assigned to Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.'s last station, on display outside Fire & EMS Headquarters at 26571 Airport Road in Punta Gorda.
Charlotte County Fire & EMS Announces Funeral Service for Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.
June 19, 2026 5:51 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS has announced funeral arrangements to honor the life and service of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr., who passed away on June 18, 2026, following a courageous battle with occupational cancer.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 12 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.
Following the service, firefighters, emergency responders, and public safety personnel from across the region will participate in a procession honoring Jay's life and legacy. Members of the public wishing to pay their respects are encouraged to safely observe along the procession route. Route details will be announced in the coming days.
County Administrator Hector Flores Honors the Life and Service of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan. A. “Jay” Sanders Jr.
June 19, 2026 4:00 pm
Charlotte County Administrator Hector Flores issues a statement regarding the passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.