Cold Weather Shelter Open Through Monday; Residents Urged to Take Precautions
Jan. 31, 2026 1:42 pm
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay is forecasting a significant cold front that will bring some of the coldest temperatures experienced in Southwest Florida in the past 15 years. Due to continued cold temperatures forecast by the National Weather Service, the Charlotte CARE Center (formerly the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition) will be open as a cold weather shelter on Saturday, Jan. 31; Sunday, Feb. 1; and Monday, Feb. 2.
The shelter is located at 1476 Kenesaw St., Port Charlotte. Monday night has been added due to the extended cold weather forecast. Individuals seeking shelter should pre-register by calling 941-627-4313 and arrive by 8 p.m.
Traffic Advisory - Cochran Boulevard between Education Way and Pellam Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures Feb. 2-4
Jan. 30, 2026 2:43 pm
Cochran Boulevard between Education Way and Pellam Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2 through Wednesday, Feb. 4 for Utility One to install underground fiber.
**REVISED** Traffic Advisory - Peace River Shores Boulevard from Sunflower Street to Dahoon Boulevard Lane Shift Jan. 6-Feb. 9
Jan. 30, 2026 12:08 pm
Peace River Shores Boulevard from Sunflower Street to Dahoon Boulevard will have a lane shift starting Tuesday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan 30Monday, Feb. 9, for Public Works crews to replace stormwater pipes.
Traffic Advisory - Intermittent Lane Closures U.S. 41 from Enterprise Drive to Harbor Boulevard Feb. 5,6,9,11
Jan. 30, 2026 11:09 am
U.S. 41 from Enterprise Drive to Harbor Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on the following dates for crews to replant trees in the right-of-way: Feb. 5,6,9,& 11
Water Service Interruption Scheduled for Dorchester Area, Feb. 2–4
Jan. 30, 2026 8:13 am
The Utilities Department reminds customers between Dorchester and Yorkshire streets south of Quesada Avenue of a scheduled service interruption.
Cold Weather Shelter Open Saturday & Sunday Nights
Jan. 29, 2026 5:10 pm
The National Weather Service forecasts cold temperatures on Saturday and Sunday nights, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The Charlotte CARE Center (formerly the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition), 1476 Kenesaw St., Port Charlotte, will provide shelter to persons needing refuge from the cold. Guests will need to pre-register by calling 941-627-4313 and arrive by 8 p.m.
Freestanding Shade Replacements
Jan. 29, 2026 3:26 pm
Beginning Feb. 2, 2026, Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources will begin preparatory work for upcoming freestanding shade replacements at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park, Carmalita Park, Centennial Park, Deep Creek Park, Franz Ross Park, Harold Avenue Regional Park, Rotonda Park, South County Regional Park and Tringali Park.
**REVISED** Traffic Advisory - Boundary Boulevard from Rotonda Boulevard West to Cape Haze Drive Now Open to local Traffic
Jan. 29, 2026 12:40 pm
Boundary Boulevard from Rotonda Boulevard West to Cape Haze Drive will be closed while Charlotte County crews conduct emergency repairs.Now open to local traffic.
Traffic Advisory - Cochran Boulevard between Education Way and Pellam Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures Jan. 29-30
Jan. 28, 2026 4:45 pm
Cochran Boulevard between Education Way and Pellam Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29 through Friday, Jan. 30 for Utility One to install underground fiber.