New Online Community Speaker Request
May 28, 2026 5:23 pm
Charlotte County has launched a Community Speaker Request page to make it easy to request speakers for meetings and events.
Traffic Advisory - Kings Highway Traffic Pattern change from Sandhill Boulevard to Desoto County Line June 2
May 27, 2026 11:44 am
The Kings Highway traffic pattern change from Sandhill Boulevard to Desoto County Line is scheduled to start Tuesday, June 2. This traffic pattern will affect the southbound traffic entering into Charlotte County. Kings Highway at Sandhill Boulevard will be down to one lane through the Sandhill Boulevard Intersection.
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.
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.
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Frost and Freeze
March 11, 2026 3:03 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida that sustained economic losses caused by frost and freeze conditions occurring Jan. 23 through Feb. 5, 2026. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 4, 2026.
County Recognized as One of the Florida’s Healthiest Employers
Oct. 14, 2025 3:22 pm
Charlotte County has been honored as one of the 2025 Healthiest Employers in Florida, a nationally recognized awards program that celebrates organizations committed to supporting employee well-being through innovative benefits and health initiatives.