Traffic Advisory - Peachland Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Birchcrest Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures Jan. 26-30
Jan. 22, 2026 12:52 pm
Peachland Boulevard between Harbor Boulevard and Birchcrest Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26 through Friday, Jan. 30 for Irby Construction to install underground power.
Traffic Advisory - Midway Bridge Overnight Lane Closure Jan. 26-28
Jan. 22, 2026 9:20 am
The Midway Bridge over North Spring Lake will have lane closures 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday, Jan. 26 through Wednesday, Jan. 28 for Thomas Marine Construction to complete asphalt work.
Katherine Ariens Dog Park
Jan. 20, 2026 2:07 pm
The playground at Katherine Areins Dog Park will be closed beginning Feb. 9, 2026 for approximately two weeks for shade installation.
Cedar Point Playground
Jan. 20, 2026 2:04 pm
The playground at Cedar Point Environmental Park will be closed for approximately two weeks beginning Feb. 9, 2026 for shade installation.
Traffic Advisory - Intersection of Harborview Road and Kings Highway Intermittent Lane Closures Jan. 26-30
Jan. 16, 2026 4:48 pm
The intersection of Harborview Road and Kings Highway will have intermittent lane closures 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday, Jan. 26 through Friday, Jan. 30 for Andrew Sitework to drill for traffic signal mast arms.
Multiple Overnight Lane Closures on Midway Boulevard, Kings Highway and Loveland Boulevard, Jan. 20 - Jan. 30
Jan. 16, 2026 11:56 am
Multiple overnight lane closures are scheduled starting at 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for Hydro-Klean to inspect and clean underground sewer pipes.
Matthew McElroy Appointed as Fire Chief and Public Safety Director
Jan. 14, 2026 10:05 am
Charlotte County has appointed Matthew McElroy as the new fire chief and public safety director for Charlotte County Public Safety. McElroy has served as acting fire chief since Oct. 31, 2025 and brings more than two decades of leadership, operational experience, and commitment to public service to his new role.
Charlotte County Establishes Emergency Management as an Independent Department
Jan. 14, 2026 9:38 am
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners voted to establish Emergency Management as a standalone department, separating it from Public Safety to better address the growing demands of disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
The commission’s decision recognizes the expanding scope and importance of emergency management functions, which have grown significantly in response to recent emergencies and evolving community needs.
**REVISED** Traffic Advisory - Bermont Road between Lady Moon Farms and Chiquita Drive Intermittent Lane Closures Jan. 30
Jan. 13, 2026 11:34 am
Bermont Road between Lady Moon Farms and Chiquita Drive will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., MondayFriday, Jan. 1230 for Advanced Remediation Solutions to conduct shoulder repair work.