Charlotte County Fire & EMS Mourns the Line-of-Duty Death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr.
June 18, 2026 4:03 pm
Charlotte County Fire & EMS solemnly announces the line-of-duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr., who passed away on June 18, 2026 following a courageous battle with occupational cancer.
County Earns 33 NACo Achievement Awards
June 18, 2026 2:38 pm
Charlotte County has been recognized with 33 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties.
**REVISED** Port Charlotte Library Closing after 65 years
June 18, 2026 8:11 am
After 65 years, The Port Charlotte Library will close permanently after Saturday, July 11. The last day to check out materials at the Port Charlotte Library will be Thursday, July 9, 2026. Computers, wifi, and printing services will be available through July 11 at 6 p.m.
Call for Photo Entries for the Waters of Charlotte County Calendar Contest
June 16, 2026 2:07 pm
Submit photos that feature the beauty of our county’s waters. Deadline for entries is Aug. 31, 2026.
Boardwalk Closed at Tippecanoe Environmental Park
June 15, 2026 2:14 pm
The boardwalk south of the entrance at Tippecanoe Environmental Park is closed for repairs. Patrons should avoid the area.
**REVISED** Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool Maintenance Closure
June 15, 2026 2:04 pm
Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool, located at 7001 San Casa Drive in Englewood, will remain closed for repairs through July 1.
Traffic Advisory - San Domingo Boulevard Bridge Closure June 19-July 17
June 15, 2026 8:47 am
The San Domingo Boulevard bridge over the Santa Cruz Waterway will be closed Friday, June 19 through July 17. This bridge closure is required for bridge rehabilitation work.
Sewer Smoke Testing Scheduled for Mid-County June 16 – July 8
June 11, 2026 10:11 am
The Charlotte County Utilities Department has scheduled sewer smoke testing for parts of mid-county, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., June 16 through July 8.
Traffic Advisory - Lane Closure on Veterans Boulevard at Orlando Boulevard Intersection June 11-July 10
June 11, 2026 9:52 am
The eastbound right-hand lane at Veterans Boulevard and Orlando Boulevard will be closed Thursday, June 11 through Friday, July 10 for EHC Construction to perform roadway construction.