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Reel crime: Damficare robbers take boat tackle

July 17, 2025
On Saturday, July 12, Deputy David Scozzafava of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Damficare Street in reference to a theft from a boat the day prior.  The owner of the boat rents a bo…

New Silver King at the Fire Department 

July 17, 2025
This week, there were two Silver King engines at the Boca Grande Fire Department, the old one, waiting transport off island, and the new one that will replace it.  The new Silver King will join t…

Lee County EMS successfully completes national reaccreditation

July 14, 2025
Lee County Emergency Medical Services has received a full three-year re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. The services provided by the department also are…

New BGFD engine helps out on Interstate 75 trooper accident

July 14, 2025
A new Boca Grande Fire Department engine that will replace the aging Silver King was brought into “service” on its way in to be delivered to Gasparilla Island on Tuesday, July 8. “It got in…

Lee County Sheriff Office quiet on enforcement cost

July 2, 2025
Officers issued over 1,021 citations citations  The upcoming Boca Grande parking draft ordinance that will come before the Lee County Commission in August contains numerous references to the Lee…

DeSantis vetoes Boca Grande Fire District Ladder Truck

July 2, 2025
A $1.5 million appropriations request for a Boca Grande Fire Control District ladder truck replacement was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, June 30. “We are disappointed,” said Chief C.W. B…

Coast Guard rescue west of Sanibel

July 2, 2025
A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew rescued 2 children and 3 adults, today after their 28-foot vessel became disabled, 30 miles west of Sanibel Island. No injuries were reported…

Electrical fire at Pass Club

June 26, 2025
On Sunday, June 22, there was an electrical fire at the Boca Bay Pass Club.  “The underground electrical system shorted out which created a chain reaction that ultimately caused the electrical pa…

Funding for new ladder truck passes House, Senate 

June 26, 2025
$1.5 million awaits governor’s approval A $1.5 million appropriations project request sponsored by Florida House Representative Adam Botana for a Boca Grande Fire Control District ladder truck re…

Advance on insurance reignites sheriff’s deputy house fundraising

June 26, 2025
BY LARRY HANNAH Time is of the essence to get our current sheriff’s deputy out of the camper he and his wife are spending time these very hot summer days. After a resolution from Lee County Co…