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.
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.
**REVISED** Traffic Advisory - Wintergarden Avenue Bridge Closure March 18 through Aug. 17
June 4, 2026 1:18 pm
The Wintergarden Avenue Bridge will be closed from Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, April 17Aug. 17. This bridge closure is required for bridge rehabilitation work.
Tennis/Pickleball Court Renovation
June 3, 2026 3:04 pm
Renovation of the pickleball/tennis courts at Harbour Heights Park, including demolition and reconstruction, will begin June 17, 2026, and is anticipated to be completed by Aug. 17, 2026.
Randy Spence Park Construction
May 8, 2026 2:37 pm
Beginning the week of May 11, 2026, construction will begin at Randy Spence Park. A temporary fire station will begin construction in the open grass area of the park.
Park Restroom Renovations
May 7, 2026 9:38 am
Restroom renovations at Bissett Park, Englewood East Park, G.C Herring Park, and Maracaibo Kidspace Park will begin June 1, 2026 and is anticipated to be complete by Oct. 6, 2026.
Charlotte County Burn Ban Status
April 28, 2026 11:00 am
Charlotte County reinstates Burn Ban April 28, 2026.
Charlotte County has reinstated a countywide burn ban effective immediately due to ongoing drought conditions, elevated fire risk, and the potential for extreme fire behavior. The ban prohibits outdoor open burning, recreational fires, yard waste burning, and the private use of fireworks or sparklers until further notice. Burns authorized by the Florida Forest Service are exempt.