Police & Fire
Two animal disturbances
October 16, 2025
The Lee County Sheriff’s office reported two animal disturbances in recent reports. There was an animal disturbance in the 700 block of Gulf Boulevard on October 2.
There was also an animal dist…
Englewood upgrades life support trucks
October 16, 2025
The Englewood Fire Department reports that Tower 75 has officially been upgraded to an Advanced Life Support truck, enhancing the department’s ability to provide critical medical care in the communi…
Monday morning crash at the light
October 16, 2025
The stoplight at the Boca Grande Causeway was the scene of a small accident the morning of Monday, Oct. 13; no EMS were present. Please be careful at the intersection, as the cars coming off Gaspari…
Reminder on the usefulness of out-of-box home security systems
October 16, 2025
As residents return for the season, Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s Lt. Mike Sawicki reminds residents that out-of-the-box security camera systems, particularly for the front door and docks, are very…
Brief history of the frame sheriff’s house on Wheeler Road
October 16, 2025
The original sheriff house is believed to have been moved from the block at 1st Street and Gilchrist Avenue, donated by the Hammond family for the benefit of the island. There are two similar houses…
Sheriff deputy house on agenda at Lee County Tuesday
October 16, 2025
Next Tuesday, the Lee County Board of Commissioners will vote on a memorandum of understanding with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to replace the sheriff’s house at Wheeler Road which was damaged b…
Arrest for driving under influence
October 2, 2025
In the early hours of Saturday, Sept. 27, Tanner Stewart was arrested for driving under the influence in Englewood.
At around 1:15 a.m. Cpl. Schulte of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was condu…
Jet Ski theft at Placida Ramp
October 2, 2025
The theft of a jet ski in August at the Placida Boat Ramp was reported on Sept. 21.
A black 2021 Yamaha jet ski was taken from a double trailer at the boat ramp on Aug. 23, according to a C…
Report of trespassing; first believed part of ‘pool party’
October 2, 2025
Around 3 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, Deputy Angelo Lanni of Lee County Sheriffs Department responded to a report of trespassing in Boca Grande.
Lieutenant Andrew Sawicki had requested assistance…
Jet Skier rescues seaplane after Stump Pass forced landing
October 2, 2025
An experimental SeaRey airplane made an emergency water landing just off Palm Island at Stump Pass on Sunday at around 4:20 p.m. Palm Island beachgoers, as well as a Jet Skier, came to the rescue of…










