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.
Mid-County Regional Library Reopening May 11
April 28, 2026 3:47 pm
The Mid-County Regional Library, located at 2050 Forrest Nelson Blvd., in Port Charlotte, will officially reopen to the public on Monday, May 11, following extensive repairs from damage sustained during Hurricane Ian in 2022.
**REVISED** Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool Maintenance Closure
April 28, 2026 12:15 pm
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.
Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway Widening Project from Sandhill Boulevard to Desoto County Line April 27
April 20, 2026 2:48 pm
The Kings Highway widening project from Sandhill Boulevard to Desoto County Line is scheduled to start Monday, April 27. This project will provide a continuous four-lane divided highway from the I-75 interchange to the DeSoto County line and continuing to Arcadia as part of the DeSoto County project. Protected left-turn lanes will also be installed at critical locations to improve safety and traffic operations.
School Zone Speed Enforcement System Citations Being Issued
April 1, 2026 7:54 am
Charlotte County is implementing school zone speed enforcement cameras to enhance safety. The warning phase of the program ended March 31. Violators will receive a citation notice by mail if caught speeding.
Long Course Swimming at Centennial Park Pool
March 31, 2026 12:54 pm
Centennial Park Pool at 1120 Centennial Blvd, Port Charlotte will offer long course swimming Monday-Thursday April 1, 2026 through May 28, 2026.
New Watering Restrictions for Portion of Charlotte County April 3
March 25, 2026 8:17 am
From April 3, 2026 through July 1, 2026, watering hours are reduced to 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. only.