Charlotte County

The Florida Department of Health (DOH-Charlotte) in Charlotte County has confirmed one Florida case recently infected with Naegleria fowleri, possibly as a result of sinus rinse practices utilizing tap water.

Shorebird and seabird nesting season has begun all over the state of Florida. Look out for eggs.

Storm debris collection in Charlotte County officially concluded operations February 11.

To see the progress of the final pass and where the pass has been completed, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/debris. Dec. 31 was the last day to put storm debris in the right of way for pickup.

The Charlotte County Property Appraiser’s office is now accepting applications for partial property tax refunds if a residential improvement was destroyed or rendered uninhabitable for at least 30 days due to hurricanes Ian or Nicole.

The storm debris drop-off site at Placida West Boat Ramp, 12560 Placida Road in Placida will remain open as will the mini-transfer facilities at 19765 Kenilworth Blvd., in Port Charlotte and 7070 Environmental Way in Englewood. All three sites are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

The Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to apply for financial help from Hurricane Ian.

The Mid County Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facility, 19765 Kenilworth Boulevard, is now accepting household hazardous waste and hypodermic needles (sharps) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Hurricane debris cleanup is winding down in some areas, while ongoing in others.