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Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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Public Safety

Mission: To serve and protect the citizens of Charlotte County through leadership, teamwork, and exceptional services.

Charlotte County Public Safety comprises Emergency Management, Fire & EMS, Fire Prevention, Animal Control, Radio Communications, and the Public Safety Training Center. The department utilizes a highly skilled workforce to provide services to protect life and property, mitigate hazards, and respond to emergencies.

Department News

Charlotte County Animal Control Transitions to County-Operated Pet Licensing Program

Charlotte County Animal Control Transitions to County-Operated Pet Licensing Program

April 9, 2025 3:57 pm

Charlotte County Animal Control has transitioned from the PetData licensing program back to a county-operated pet licensing program. The change is effective immediately.

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Joint Lee-Charlotte County Commission Meeting April 15

Joint Lee-Charlotte County Commission Meeting April 15

April 8, 2025 2:40 pm

The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a joint meeting with Lee County Commission at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center located at 75 Taylor Road in Punta Gorda.

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Babcock Ranch Public Safety Facility Ribbon-Cuttings April 16

**CANCELED** Babcock Ranch Public Safety Facility Ribbon-Cuttings April 16

April 8, 2025 12:47 pm

The Charlotte County Commission has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Fire Station 9 and Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office District 5 facilities for 10 a.m., April 16 at Babcock Ranch is canceled.

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