Police & Fire
Lee County Sheriff Office quiet on enforcement cost
July 2, 2025
Officers issued over 1,021 citations citations
The upcoming Boca Grande parking draft ordinance that will come before the Lee County Commission in August contains numerous references to the Lee…
DeSantis vetoes Boca Grande Fire District Ladder Truck
July 2, 2025
A $1.5 million appropriations request for a Boca Grande Fire Control District ladder truck replacement was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, June 30.
“We are disappointed,” said Chief C.W. B…
Coast Guard rescue west of Sanibel
July 2, 2025
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued 2 children and 3 adults, today after their 28-foot vessel became disabled, 30 miles west of Sanibel Island.
No injuries were reported…
Electrical fire at Pass Club
June 26, 2025
On Sunday, June 22, there was an electrical fire at the Boca Bay Pass Club.
“The underground electrical system shorted out which created a chain reaction that ultimately caused the electrical pa…
Funding for new ladder truck passes House, Senate
June 26, 2025
$1.5 million awaits governor’s approval
A $1.5 million appropriations project request sponsored by Florida House Representative Adam Botana for a Boca Grande Fire Control District ladder truck re…
Advance on insurance reignites sheriff’s deputy house fundraising
June 26, 2025
BY LARRY HANNAH
Time is of the essence to get our current sheriff’s deputy out of the camper he and his wife are spending time these very hot summer days.
After a resolution from Lee County Co…
Police & Fire Incidents
June 19, 2025
A little before 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13, a vehicle fire was reported at 333 Park Ave. by Gasparilla Adventures.
The vehicle was a pickup truck, and the caller reported the fire as extinguished…
EMS crews respond at Causeway
June 19, 2025
A reader captured a group of EMS and first responders called to a cardiac situation Tuesday at Boca Grande North. Paramedics performed lifesaving measures and he was transported to hospital.
Phot…
Toaster melts cabinet door at north end of island
June 19, 2025
Incident sparks island-wide reminder: Unplug appliances
A toaster apparently created the possibility of a house fire on Monday, June 16 at the north end of the island. The Boca Grande Fire Depart…
Sheriff house funds matched by Lee Commission
June 19, 2025
The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to match the Boca Grande Disaster Fund’s contributions to replace the Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy house at its Tuesday, June 17 meeting. …