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Charlotte County Commission Public Hearing
Charlotte County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Room 119 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte. […]
A county map indicating (in orange) the nearly 5,000-acre property targeted for development south of the DeSoto County line and east of U.S. 17. Charlotte County government
The 6,000-home Pulte project in eastern Charlotte County should be dead in the water. The county missed a critical adoption deadline on July 9, which not only halts the project […]
Charlotte County “Fit for Life” Courtesy Charlotte County Government
Registration is now open for the 2026 Charlotte County “Fit for Life” Senior Games. This Olympic-style event is your chance to compete, socialize, and have some fun with fellow athletes […]
Melissa Dymond-Demetrowitz Courtesy Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office
Melissa Dymond-Demetrowitz will spend the rest of her life in prison for the 2022 murder of Shawn Patrick Armstrong. The State Attorney’s Office said she received a life sentence for […]
Hilux Fire Big Cypress Region
It feels like you can’t check the news in Southwest Florida these days without seeing another wildfire pop up. Actually, you don’t even need the news; simply step outside, glance […]
Candidate and Ex-NYPD Detective, John Fleming
Even though it’s the middle of summer, election season is creeping up fast, and this race is turning up the heat. Residents of Charlotte County are highly attentive this year. […]
Lawn watering remains on a strict schedule through October.
Sarasota County and Punta Gorda are keeping water shortage restrictions in place until at least October 1. The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s board made the call, aiming to save […]
Englewood, Florida
Here’s what’s happening in Englewood: First, if you plan to spend time at the beach, you’ll want to remember that the beach restrooms are out of commission. Repairs are underway […]
It’s Black Skimmer season. Courtesy Audubon Florida
If you spend enough time at the beach, chances are you have come across the unique bird, the Black Skimmer. Skimmers like to visit local tidal flats and beaches such […]
Merlin Berrios and Osmin Isidro
Authorities say two people targeted Charlotte County restaurants, stealing used cooking oil from grease traps in places like Taco Bell on South McCall Road in Englewood, and even at Mission […]
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