On Wednesday, September 25, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a battery on island, according to a department report. Deputy David Scozzafava and Lieutenant Mike Sawicki responded to …
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, local fire departments, including the Boca Grande Fire Department, are responding to alarms relating to lithium batteries. When exposed to water, these batter…
Editor’s update: At the end of day Monday, the road was clear of water.
For those that need to commute into Boca Grande, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority is open, and Boca Grande Fire Dep…
Lee County today sent an update to the Beacon and the community today to tell of post-Hurricane Helene efforts in Boca Grande. A few departmental updates for residents from the public information …
On Saturday, Lee County staff brought two giant water pumps to clear standing water off of Gasparilla Boulevard. The pumps worked all night.
This Sunday morning, they appear to have drawn down …
Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The Boca Grande Fire Department is attempting to reduce this risk by raising money for new turnout gear that is free from “forever chemicals”…
Officer Russel responded to an anonymous tip, which led Officers Hardgrove and Kampmann to a local fishing spot, where they observed a subject catching and keeping red drum and putting them in the…
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department showed its capabilities with a view of its technology center on Sept. 6. At their offices near the Punta Gorda Airport, the staff reviewed how its officer…
The Boca Grande Fire Control District held a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 19 to approve the budget and tax increase.
The budget is for Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2025, and expenditures ar…
