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Laundry fire, bicycle accident, car fires and more for BGFD

May 27, 2022
The Boca Grande Fire Department has kept relatively busy with a quite diverse grouping of calls in the last two weeks. On Saturday, May 14 at 5:21 p.m. the fire department was called for mutual…

Kayakers, take heed: Do not attempt to cross the Pass

May 5, 2022
On Thursday, April 28 at 3:16 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the waters around Belcher Road, as a caller reported seeing three kayakers in distress approximately 1/2 mile off sh…

High fire danger punctuated by several incidents around the area

April 22, 2022
This time of year in Southwest Florida often leads to fire hazard warnings, particularly when the breeze is blowing and there is nary a cloud in the sky. Notifications have been issued for Sout…

New fire boat provides state-of-the-art technology to save more lives

April 22, 2022
SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Boca Grande Fire Department recently took delivery of their new fire boat. The new boat replaces the old boat that had been in service for over …

All manner of calls come in for BGFD and EMS these past few days

April 21, 2022
It’s been a busy time lately for the Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS, as they’ve responded to a plethora of calls that involve everything from falls to elevator rescues, downed powe…

Vandals hit local beaches, bike path with wanton destruction

March 11, 2022
Residents and visitors are asked to keep their eyes open for signs of unusual activity – particularly at night  – as it appears that vandals are afoot in Boca Grande. According to a resident ne…

Man sentenced in Hudson’s counterfeiting incident

February 11, 2022
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that a man who was arrested at Hudson’s Grocery on May 18 of last year was sentenced to 36 months in prison for making counterfeit money. Den…

Flipped truck, water rescue call and a towel on fire top the lists this week for Boca Grande Fire Department

January 6, 2022
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to numerous calls this week, including multiple alarm calls and ambulance calls. The highlights, though, are as follows: On Friday, Dec. 31 the fire d…

Drivers, please drive the ‘right’ way on the street behind the post office

December 24, 2021
The following is a message from Lt. Jeff Corkhill, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Boca Grande substation.  The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Function here in Boca Grande would like to w…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Text to 911 goes live and operational for all residents and visitors of Lee County

December 24, 2021
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners and Lee County Sheriff’s Office today announced that county residents and visitors now can send a text to 911 in an emergency. Placing a …