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Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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Public Safety

Mission: To serve and protect the citizens of Charlotte County through leadership, teamwork, and exceptional services.

Charlotte County Public Safety comprises Fire & EMS, Fire Prevention, Animal Control, Radio Communications, and the Public Safety Training Center. The department utilizes a highly skilled workforce to provide services to protect life and property, mitigate hazards, and respond to emergencies.

Department News

Registration Now Open for Charlotte County Government Academy News Image

Registration Now Open for Charlotte County Government Academy

March 24, 2026 3:30 pm

Charlotte County Government Academy is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 29.

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School Zone Speed Enforcement Citations will begin to be Issued April 1

**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.

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Sales Tax Focus Group Meeting March 26

Sales Tax Focus Group Meeting March 26

March 19, 2026 11:20 am

The Charlotte County 2026 Sales Tax Focus Group has scheduled a meeting at 3 p.m., March 26.

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