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Charlotte takes on e-bikes in new sheriff’s report
December 18, 2025
At the December 16, 2025, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop meeting, Sheriff Bill Prummell’s office presented a proposed county-wide ordinance regarding the use of e-bikes. Whi…
Daughter of local Post Office clerk a finalist as Rhodes Scholar
December 18, 2025
When the University of West Florida announced its first-ever Rhodes Scholar finalist, it marked a historic milestone for the institution. The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s oldest and most presti…
Rumors rife on apparent non-ICE visit
December 18, 2025
Federal agencies say that they have not had action on island
Editor’s Note: Updated 12-18-2025 from print edition to add quote from CCSO.
There have been rumors of an Immigration and Customs E…
DeSantis appoints Patricia ‘Trish’ Petrosky to Lee Supervisor
December 12, 2025
P
atricia “Trish” Petrosky was sworn in as a Lee County Commissioner Monday, Dec. 15, on the steps of the Old Lee County Courthouse in downtown Fort Myers.
She will participate in the next reg…
Christmas tree cherry picker
December 11, 2025
At The Gasparilla Inn & Club, the Christmas tree decorations were going up on Tuesday evening, both inside and outside. At the lawn, crews were decorating the tree just like at home, with one pe…
Long lines for parking passes
December 11, 2025
There are a few December dates left to pick up parking permits in person at the Crowninshield Community House. To ensure continued access for residents, employees, volunteers and visitors, Lee Count…
Goodbye old ‘Florida boom’ compound
December 11, 2025
The Boca Grande Historic Preservation Board approved the demolition of a historic beach compound at 1000 10th St.
Attending for the committee were Dennis Maloomian, Jerry Edgerton, Paul Eddy, Bec…
Arrest after patron causes disturbance
December 11, 2025
A man was arrested for disorderly intoxication in a public place at the Pink Elephant last Saturday evening, Dec. 6.
Around 5:30 p.m., Deputy Nicholas Garber of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office r…
Lee-Charlotte to meet over parking access after New Year
December 4, 2025
A meeting between Charlotte and Lee Counties regarding the Boca Grande Parking Ordinance will occur on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Punta Gorda.
The meeting was called from a resolution by the Charlo…
Tips on using Christmas lights safely this holiday season
December 4, 2025
BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Christmas lights, while festive and beautiful, can present significant fire hazards if not used properly.
Faulty wiring, frayed cords or broken bulbs can spark and…