Police & Fire
Arrest of two at south end of Gasparilla Island
December 19, 2024
Two men were arrested for resisting an officer without violence around 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 on South Harbor Drive.
Gage Liam Towles and Wesley Robert Owensby, both 21, were fishing in th…
Island reviews hurricane response
December 12, 2024
Island leaders met Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, to debrief the emergency response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Among those in attendance were moderator and AUXCOMM Project Coordinator Bo Hamr…
Hurricane debrief set for Tuesday
December 5, 2024
The public is invited to attend a detailed debrief presentation by the Boca Grande Fire Department regarding extensive Gasparilla Island emergency response and recovery operations during Hurricane…
Utility employees light up Fire Department
December 5, 2024
Florida Power & Light Company surprised the Boca Grande Fire Department by putting up lights and decorations on the building on Monday, Dec. 2.
“We’re thrilled to be in Boca Grande this ho…
Sheriff blotter: Yogi on loose and Yeti elusive
November 28, 2024
On Friday, Nov. 22, an incident was reported of a loose dog on Palm Avenue and Fourth Street, according to a Lee County Sheriff’s incident report.
A dog named Leroy that lives on Damfiwill Str…
Milton tees to benefit BGFD
November 21, 2024
Shirts featuring hand-drawn art by local artist Olivia Craig are being sold on Etsy to benefit the Boca Grande Fire Department.
The shirts were created in collaboration with Chief C.W. Blosser …
Report of stolen picnic table after hurricane blowout
October 31, 2024
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Precinct Deputy Angelo Lanni responded to Gulf Boulevard in reference to a report of a stolen picnic table, according to the police report. As a result of hurricane Milton, a …
Boca Grande Fire Department landscaping gets a boost
October 31, 2024
Brent Benson donated his hurricane check and landscape work to the Boca Grande Fire Department. The project took four full days, and he finished on Monday, Oct. 28. He runs Artisan Landscaping and…
Three golf carts reported stolen in wake of storm
October 31, 2024
In the last 10 days, there have been three golf carts reported stolen on Gasparilla Island, according to Lee County Sheriff’s Office records and community crime mapping.
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, …
Maine arrest for suspect in Scarpa’s check theft case
October 25, 2024
Restaurant missing over $100,000 in funds
On Sunday, Oct. 13, Teresa J. Lessa, 50, of North Port was arrested at Bangor International Airport in Maine, after the Bangor Police Department was in…