Traffic Advisory - San Domingo Boulevard Bridge Closure June 19-July 17
June 15, 2026 8:47 am
The San Domingo Boulevard bridge over the Santa Cruz Waterway will be closed Friday, June 19 through July 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.
**REVISED** Midway Boulevard Closure Scheduled June 8 – Aug. 7
May 29, 2026 7:55 am
Midway Boulevard at the Countryman Waterway crossing is scheduled to be closed from Monday, June 8 through Friday, Aug. 7.
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.