The Friends of Boca Grande Fire Department kicked-off fund-raising activities at the last gathering of the Boca Grande Men’s Club.
At the meeting, Chief C.W. Blosser reviewed the activities need…
On Sunday, Feb. 15 around 4 p.m., while on marked patrol, Lee County Sheriff Deputy Angelo Lanni was stopped at the intersection of East Railroad Avenue and 5th Street. Several people who were cross…
Recent arrests from Charlotte County:
Feb. 7, 2026 – Steven Scott was arrested on six charges, including possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substances, in the 77 block…
On Tuesday, an extremely long parade of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicles visited Gasparilla Island and were spotted off Gasparilla Road.
“The presence was due to law-enforcement trainin…
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 55 calls for assistance in January 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
There were…
Two duffel bags were stolen while unloading a vehicle at a rental condo on the Boca Grande Causeway around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31.
The owners didn’t see anyone in the area, and medication…
BY FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPT.
Recent revolutionary changes to weather patterns suggest that an evaluation of readiness in preparation for these unfamiliar events is essential and critical…
Two different island institutions reported incidents of check fraud to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office last week.
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Christine Oliver, the head of The Island School, reported a…
The Charlotte County Marine Unit has been around for over 20 years. Matthew McElroy, who last week was appointed fire chief and public safety director for Charlotte County Public Safety has been aro…
Above, a CBP van, with green stripe. Photos by Jarell Iacoma
Reports of an immigration investigation in Boca Grande early Wednesday morning, Feb. 4 were confirmed by the Charlotte County Sheriff’…
