
The South Gulf Cove lock was non-operational after damage due to past storm surge, according to a Charlotte County spokeswoman Sunday.
The county says an electrical contractor assessed the units and was able to reopen them after a closure of about two hours.
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Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office works to build connections in the community
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was building a connection between the men and women sworn to protect the community, all while having a good time. That was the purpose of the first Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Expo event Friday afternoon at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall. Families came out and got to meet deputies […]

Man facing drug charges after being caught speeding on I-75 in Charlotte County
Florida Highway Patrol says a traffic stop for speeding led to a man being arrested for drug trafficking and possession charges.

$150K reward nearly four years after Charlotte County boy went missing
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Lee County Chairman foresees building back better after Hurricane Ian
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74-year-old woman killed in crash on Tamiami Trail
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Firefighter jumps saves victim from submerged car in Cape Coral canal
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Second annual GLSEN Youth Pride Conference in Naples
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