Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have introduced a "Heartbeat" initiative, using steady blue lights on cruisers to increase visibility and deter crime without additional costs.

Charlotte area forecast includes showers and potential thunderstorms today, with a slight chance of showers early, and evening winds. Clear skies expected with cooler temperatures later in the week.

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee in Port Charlotte will meet to discuss housing issues, program updates, and hear public input on December 18, 2024.

The Charlotte County Commission is holding a workshop on December 17, 2024, to discuss local issues, including landscaping practices and public safety, at the Charlotte County Administration Center.

A 21-year-old man, Yeferson Orozco Velasquez, died in a high-speed car crash after his vehicle hit a tree in east Charlotte. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A fire at Lake Wylie's Terry's Marina destroyed several boats; the owner suspects a lightbulb used to warm an engine started the blaze. No injuries reported, but significant damage occurred. The investigation continues.

Charlotte County advises Burnt Store area residents to boil water due to repairs at the treatment plant, with Charlotte County Utilities confirming the notice affects all drinking and cooking water.

A motorcyclist died in a collision involving his Triumph Daytona 660 and a Honda Accord on Tyvola Road; speed is considered a major factor, but impairment was ruled out.

The NWS warns of dense fog, showers, and possible thunderstorms in Charlotte, with high chances of rain and gusty winds through Wednesday, then clear skies.

A fire in Gastonia killed a 77-year-old woman and injured two responders, with damages estimated at $80,000. The cause is under investigation but appears accidental.

FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center in Englewood, FL, provides hurricane aid six days a week, excluding Sundays, with a deadline for assistance applications set for January 7, 2025.

Vendor registration is open for the 2nd annual Florida-Friendly Garden Fest on April 26, 2025, at Centennial Park Recreation Center in Port Charlotte.

Judith Westby, a 28-year-old from Charlotte, was reported missing and later found unharmed. Police sought the public's help and she was last seen on Tyvola Road and South Tryon Street.