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.
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.
Human Services Accepting Utility Assistance Applications
Oct. 7, 2025 5:03 pm
The Charlotte County Human Services Department is now accepting applications for assistance with electric bills.
New Charlotte County Utilities Payment System
July 1, 2025 10:15 am
Paymentus provides billing notifications and accepts various digital payment methods for customers to conveniently pay their monthly bills. Customers are invited to sign-up and manage their account at www.charlottecountyfl.gov/Paymentus.