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Boil Water Notice in Effect Dec. 27 – Port Charlotte Service Area – Gulf Cove

Friday, December 27

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 27, 2019) – The Charlotte County Utilities Department has declared a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of the Port Charlotte service area due to a 12” water main... Read More.

Charlotte County Traffic Advisory – Caring Way Closed at Brinson Avenue

Wednesday, December 4

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2019) – Caring Way will be closed at Brinson Avenue from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. This closure is required for the contractor to install... Read More.

Charlotte County Government Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Saturday, November 23

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2019) – Charlotte County Government offices and facilities will follow these schedules on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving: Charlotte County Government Business Offices, including... Read More.

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Child Pornography Investigation in Canada Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Charlotte County

Tuesday, November 5

A child pornography investigation in Canada led to the arrest of a suspect in Charlotte County on Tuesday. The suspect, Nathan Potter (DOB 10/21/82), was arrested at a Punta Gorda motel while in the... Read More.

Port Charlotte Man Arrested in Chainsaw Theft, Scam

Tuesday, October 15

Police in Charlotte County say two Port Charlotte men stole a pair of chainsaws…then tried to sell them back to the victim. Saturday night, a man told officers two chainsaws had been stolen from... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Officials ‘Still Expect Charges’ Against Alleged Home Invader

Friday, October 11

Police in Charlotte County say they are still expecting to file charges against the man accused in the home invasion that led to the death of a 15-year old. No charges have been filed... Read More.

Port Charlotte Teen Dies Protecting Sister from Home Invader

Wednesday, October 2

The family of a Port Charlotte teenager who was killed while protecting his younger sister during a home invasion says he died a hero. Family spokeswoman Crystal Stone told reporters 15-year-old Khyler Edman was... Read More.

Charlotte County Announces New Road Projects

Friday, September 20

Charlotte County officials announced a pair of road closures that start next week. South Jones Loop at the Alligator Creek south branch culvert will be closed Sept. 23 until Oct. 21 for major repairs.... Read More.

Low Counts of Red Tide Reported in Charlotte County

Wednesday, September 18

Low counts of red tide have turned up in water samples off the coast of Charlotte County. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, researchers detected very low counts of red tide... Read More.

Charlotte Co. On FPL Pilot Program List to Bury Electric Lines

Monday, September 16

Florida Power and Light is set to bring a pilot program to Charlotte County that will see power lines go underground to avoid damage during storms. The utility says around 40 percent of their... Read More.