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Charlotte Co. Names New Emergency Management Director

Tuesday, May 21

Charlotte County has a new emergency management director in Patrick Fuller. Fuller had been with the county's emergency management agency since 2017 and assisted Gadsden County officials last year both in advance and in... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Starting ‘Focus Group’ for 2020 Sales Tax Fight

Monday, May 20

Charlotte County officials are already getting ready for the next big tax fight set to be on the ballot next year. Charlotte County’s 1 cent sales tax on purchases under $5,000 is due to... Read More.

Charlotte County Trash Rates to Increase by 75 Percent

Thursday, May 16

Get ready to pay more for trash pickup in Charlotte County starting next year. County commissioners this week approved a new 7-year contract with Waste Management. With it, a price hike of nearly 75... Read More.

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Missing Autistic Teen from Port Charlotte Found Safe in Mississippi

Thursday, May 16

Police say an autistic teen from Port Charlotte who went missing Monday has been found safe and sound in Mississippi. 53-year old Brenda Cambron, the girl's biological mother, now faces charges of kidnapping. Both... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Schools to Extend School Day in Fall

Thursday, May 16

Charlotte County students will be starting the school day 15 minutes earlier in the fall and going 15 minutes later in the afternoon. The county school board this week unanimously approved the changes after... Read More.

One Injured in Port Charlotte House Fire

Wednesday, May 15

One person was injured after a house fire in the 70 block of Hannah Street in Port Charlotte early Tuesday morning. Just before 1230am, fire crews were called to the home and found flames... Read More.

Mother of Missing Charlotte Co. Teenager Wanted by Police

Wednesday, May 15

The mother of a missing autistic Port Charlotte teenager now has a warrant out for her arrest. Officials with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office say 53-year old Brenda Cambron was spotted with her daughter,... Read More.

Port Charlotte Couple Nabbed on Drug Charges for Second Time in One Month

Tuesday, May 14

A Port Charlotte couple is behind bars, facing felong drug charges for the second time in a month. Police stopped a pickup truck carrying 23-year old Matthew Nero and 19-year old Alexa Powers on... Read More.

Charlotte Co. Deputies Searching for Missing Autistic Teen

Tuesday, May 14

Police are searching for a missing teenager that was living in foster care. The Charlotte County Sheriffs Office announced on Monday that they are continuing to search for 15-year old Sage Cambron. She was... Read More.

Boil Water Notice Lifted for Charlotte Co. Residents

Monday, May 13

A boil water notice for residents and businesses of the Charlotte Harbor Water Association has been lifted. On Saturday, a high service pump failed, causing water pressure in the system to fall below 20... Read More.