Charlotte County

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies are conducting a death investigation in Englewood on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the patrol car crash happened on Sunset Trail off Azalea St. shortly before 1:45 p.m.

The damage is staggering as homes, vehicles and businesses grappled knee high waters. The surge caused floods in Port Charlotte.

A man threw a rock at another driver during a road rage incident in Charlotte County, striking his female passenger.

A precautionary boil water notice has been placed on Via Veneto Drive in Punta Gorda due to a small loss of water pressure.

Local fire, sheriff and FDOT departments started making their way up to the Big Bend as early as Wednesday night.

For many with Ian and Idalia damage, filing another claim is in their future. Patronis predicts get a contractor is going to be a battle.

Parking lots are flooded and roads are turned into canals in Punta Gorda after Hurricane Idalia.

Areas of Charlotte County experienced severe flooding during Hurricane Idalia. Port Charlotte residents know the area is prone to flooding.

Manasota Key Road is impassable at this time. The road that runs along Englewood Beach has been washed out.