Charlotte County

A park in Charlotte County designed to recognize and celebrate our veterans and first responders is named after William R. Gaines Jr., a Charlotte High School graduate and a young Marine who died in the bombing of the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.

Charlotte County has rescinded a ban on all outdoor burning.On Tuesday, the Board of County Commissioners voted to lift the burn ban during their regular commission meeting.

Hydroponics program rebuilt after Ian is more fruitful for Charlotte County Jail and inmates who tend to the farm.

Charlotte County School District leaders plan to launch a new aerospace program will at Charlotte High School in hopes of developing a young and skilled labor force in Southwest Florida. It's an expansion of the district's growing aviation program having success at Charlotte Technical College

Cost of septic system conversion for residents in Charlotte County could go up as county faces growing labor and supply costs on a project aimed at improving water quality to areas like Charlotte Harbor.

You've probably seen them parked in various spots around your area ... unmanned police units meant to be a word to the wise against speeding or other traffic infractions.Usual reactions, unless they've been previously seen in the same spot, are to initially hit the brakes ... and then motor on by when it's clear it's a "decoy."In this case, someone made a "comment" — on the car.

Voting Rights organizations held a press briefing today to help Florida voters prepare for the coming elections.

Baseball spring training is back, and drivers in Lee and Charlotte counties are reminded to be prepared for increased traffic near ballparks in both counties at game times.

The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary is Tuesday, February 20.

The precautionary boil water notice was declared in Charlotte County at the Babcock Ranch community on Monday.