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Police & Fire


June 20, 2024
Sarah Cislo grew up with sisters, but she seems to have a good handle on working in what is usually a “man’s world.” Sarah is one of two new firefighters at the Boca Grande Fire Department. She is…

June 13, 2024
The Boca Grande Fire Department held a hurricane training session for island organization leaders on Thursday, June 13. Leaders from the Health Clinic, the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority, The …

June 6, 2024
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize a burn ban for unincorporated Lee County and municipalities effective as warranted due to increasingly dry conditions throughout So…

June 6, 2024
Two people are under arrest after continuing to operate an illegal casino in Charlotte County. The arrests are one of a number of raids, as the county attempts to crack down on gambling that is ha…

May 30, 2024
The El Jobean Fishing Pier located at Garden Road at River Beach Drive in Port Charlotte is closed due to a suspicious fire. A fire was called in at about 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday evening by fishermen…

May 30, 2024
For island residents who need response from the sheriff’s office in Lee County, there are two avenues. If there is an emergency, of course call 911. However, for other non-emergency items, such as…

May 30, 2024
It was an exceptionally busy weekend on Gasparilla Island and in Placida over the Memorial Day weekend. “We did patrols of the beach, regular marked vehicle patrol, foot patrols and golf cart,”…

May 23, 2024
The Boca Grande Fire Department held a ceremony last week on Wednesday, May 15 to promote Patrick O’Connor, Jason Hutchinson and Dustin Rossow to lieutenants.  Family members, friends and membe…

May 23, 2024
Planning begins to ensure island leadership is ready for hurricanes  Leaders of many island organizations gathered Monday to talk about the upcoming hurricane season and working together in the…

May 17, 2024
A motion has been requested for the Lee County Board of Commissioners to approve a second amendment to the lease agreement with the Boca Grande Fire Department, extending the term for five years, …