Commissioners to Visit Tallahassee Jan. 21-23
Jan. 15, 2026 2:59 pm
Two or more Charlotte County commissioners will travel to Tallahassee to meet with legislators to advocate for Charlotte County’s legislative priorities.
Traffic Advisory - Peachland Boulevard between Waterside Street and Birchcrest Boulevard Intermittent Lane Closures Jan. 19-23
Jan. 15, 2026 2:22 pm
Peachland Boulevard between Waterside Street and Birchcrest Boulevard will have intermittent lane closures 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19 through Friday, Jan. 23 for Irby Construction to install underground power.
Charlotte County Committee Vacancies
Jan. 15, 2026 9:00 am
The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers.
**REVISED** Charlotte County Government Calendar
Jan. 15, 2026 9:00 am
Charlotte County government meetings for the coming week.
Cold Weather Shelter Open Thursday & Friday Nights
Jan. 14, 2026 3:11 pm
The National Weather Service forecasts cold temperatures on Thursday and Friday nights, Jan. 15 and 16. 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.
Traffic Advisory - Palm Shores Boulevard Closure Overnight Jan. 14-15
Jan. 14, 2026 11:23 am
Please be advised that Palm Shores Boulevard will be closed overnight starting Wednesday, Jan.14, through Thursday, Jan. 15 for necessary railroad repair work.
Matthew McElroy Appointed as Fire Chief and Public Safety Director
Jan. 14, 2026 10:05 am
Charlotte County has appointed Matthew McElroy as the new fire chief and public safety director for Charlotte County Public Safety. McElroy has served as acting fire chief since Oct. 31, 2025 and brings more than two decades of leadership, operational experience, and commitment to public service to his new role.
Hydroponic Gardening Workshop
Jan. 14, 2026 10:00 am
A Hydroponic Gardening Workshop will be held twice from 1- 2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24 at Centennial Park. Registration is required.
Charlotte County Establishes Emergency Management as an Independent Department
Jan. 14, 2026 9:38 am
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners voted to establish Emergency Management as a standalone department, separating it from Public Safety to better address the growing demands of disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
The commission’s decision recognizes the expanding scope and importance of emergency management functions, which have grown significantly in response to recent emergencies and evolving community needs.