
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Charlotte County Public Safety resumed calls for service Monday morning, county officials said.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, City of Punta Gorda first responders and Charlotte County Fire and EMS are now available.
First responders suspended calls for service Sunday morning due to storm conditions.
No further information was immediately available.
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