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Amish traffic concerns continue in Charlotte County after accident
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. That’s become more of a concern this month, after the accident in nearby Buckingham, involving a buggy and a car. Charlotte County Administrator Dan Witt said the board of supervisors brought the issue up a year ago […] The post Amish traffic concerns continue in Charlotte County after accident appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Charlotte County taxpayers will see personal property rates shift
Charlotte County taxpayers will see changes on their personal property bills later this year — vehicle values declining by 11-13% and the tax rate increasing by about 8%. The changes in value and the tax rate are expected to offset each other. The personal property tax should generate about the same amount of revenue for […] The post Charlotte County taxpayers will see personal property rates shift appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Port Charlotte man involved in 130 mph chase and crash that tore a car in half in Central Florida
LAKELAND, Fla. — A Port Charlotte man was involved in a 130 mph chase with state troopers, which ended in a crash that ripped a car apart in Lakeland Thursday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 11:54 p.m., a Toyota Camry was spotted by a trooper heading west on I-4, going 102 mph in a 35 mph zone.
Two street racers exceeding 100 mph arrested by FHP in east Lee County early Sunday
For a short time early Sunday morning, a stretch of road in east Lee County was turned into a drag racing strip. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at approximately 12:45 a.m. three vehicles were "street racing" on State Road 82, east of Gunnery Road in Fort Myers. All three cars were traveling at more than 100 miles per hour, the report said.
Bishop addresses priest's past allegations
PORT CHARLOTTE — A lawsuit accusing a Port Charlotte priest of sexual abuse against a minor was filed in 2020, three years before he was placed on leave when allegations surfaced of alleged abuse from his years in Iowa.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay
Construction of a new hotel, pub and brewery in downtown Punta Gorda could be delayed due to a city code violation of its land. Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code. Doyle and S4 Global own three adjoining lots used for overflow parking for Celtic Ray and for events at Laishley Park.
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