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.
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.
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.
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.
New Watering Schedule
Feb. 15, 2026 9:44 pm
In an effort to better conserve water during the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s water shortage restriction, residents are asked to observe a new watering day schedule.
Charlotte County Announces Calendar Photo Contest Winners
Nov. 4, 2025 12:29 pm
Charlotte County announces the winners of 2026 Live, Work & Play in Charlotte County calendar photo contest.
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.