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.
Charlotte County Annual Report Video to Premiere March 25
March 23, 2026 3:08 pm
The Charlotte County annual report video will premiere at 8 a.m., Wednesday, March 25 on CC-TV and on the county’s YouTube page.
**REVISED** School Zone Speed Enforcement Citations will begin to be Issued April 1
March 23, 2026 11:40 am
The warning phase of the school zone speed enforcement program will end March 31, 2026. Beginning April 1, 2026, 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.
Lewis Earns ICMA Credentialed Manager Honor
March 11, 2026 9:09 am
ICMA member and Deputy County Administrator Emily Lewis recently received the credentialed manager designation from the International City/County Management Association.
**REVISED** South County Regional Park Water Line Damaged
Feb. 18, 2026 2:13 pm
The water line to the South County Regional Park Recreation Center was damaged by a contractor is repaired. The facility will remain closed until it can be repaired is open.
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.
Additional Amenities Open at Bayshore Live Oak Park
Feb. 4, 2026 11:38 am
Shoreline renourishment has been completed at Bayshore Live Oak Park. Additional amenities have reopened.
Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest
Jan. 23, 2026 1:28 pm
The Charlotte County Utilities Department invites local students to participate in the Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest.