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Crime & Safety in Charlotte County

The Southwest Florida stories that are too local, too early or too ongoing for the evening news.

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Oct 19Charlotte County
Charlotte County house fire on Joseph Street put out with no injuries
Charlotte County Fire & EMS put out a fire at a home on Joseph Street shortly after noon on Sunday, Oct. 18. No injuries were reported. The State Fire Marshal's Office is looking into the cause, and the Red Cross was called to help those affected.
Source: WINK News and 1 more