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A year after his death, Sgt. Elio Diaz is remembered in Charlotte County

Charlotte County dedicated a stretch of U.S. 41 as Sgt. Elio Diaz Memorial Highway, honoring his service and sacrifice during a fatal traffic stop, marking one year since his death.

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Monday marks one year since Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Port Charlotte, and the community continues to honor his memory.The memorial for Diaz outside the Chevron in Port Charlotte continues to grow, marked by flags, flowers, handwritten notes and photos of the 11-year sheriff's office veteran. The display serves as a permanent reminder of a life lost and a community still mourning.Watch Fox 4's Al…

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WFTX broke the news in on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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