Centennial Fishing Pier Closure
June 26, 2026 1:00 pm
Centennial Fishing Pier located at 14021 Gasparilla Road in Placida will be closed for repair work starting July 13, 2026.
Charlotte County Community Services Receives National Recognition with 27 Awards
June 26, 2026 11:41 am
Fats, Oils and Grease Fees Go in Effect Oct. 1
June 26, 2026 11:07 am
In an effort to better protect the wastewater system, fats, oils and grease fees will apply to food service establishments that are Utilities Department customers.
Charlotte County Economic Development Highlights Priya Ahluwalia in 40 Under 40
June 25, 2026 1:34 pm
Charlotte County Economic Development is highlighting Priya Ahluwalia through its 40 Under 40 feature, part of the Careers on the Coast program. The program shares the stories of young professionals who are building careers, businesses and community connections in Charlotte County.
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.
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 - Taylor Road between Airport Road and Cooper Street Intermittent Lane Closure June 24-Aug. 21
June 19, 2026 3:07 pm
The northbound right-hand lane of Taylor Road between Airport Road and Cooper Street will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, Aug. 21 for Public Works crews to repair and replace sidewalks.