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…
At its September meeting in Duck Key, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved rule amendments creating a block grant option within the already established FWC derelict vesse…
The Boca Grande Fire Department will hold a public hearing to decide on a proposed tax increase and budget at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the fire department.
The proposed operating bud…
Two weeks ago, new signs reminding residents that golf carts are prohibited on certain stretches of Gasparilla Island were placed at some locations, including the beginning of the Lee County line….
Charlotte County: Officers Josh Brannen and Alex Russell responded to a report of individuals fishing off Punta Gorda. Officer Russell, undercover, observed the group catch two snook, attempting t…
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the Boca Grande Fire Department is preparing for any water-related emergencies that may accompany the festivities.
Monday, Aug. 26 through Wednesday Aug. 28, …
No permit required, but fire, sheriff and Coast Guard present
Possibly over 50,000 people are anticipated to attend the Boca H20 Music Festival, to be held on Saturday just off the north end of…
