Police & Fire News

December 12, 2024

Island leaders met Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, to debrief the emergency response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Among those in attendance were…

Hurricane debrief set for Tuesday

December 5, 2024

The public is invited to attend a detailed debrief presentation by the Boca Grande Fire Department regarding extensive Gasparilla Island emergency…

Girl goes missing on beach, found quickly by deputies

January 2, 2025

Last Thursday, Dec. 26 a six-year-old girl was missing for about 15 minutes after being seen walking northbound of 1st Street and Gilchrist Avenue. The girl was found safely in about 15 or 20 …

Report of stolen picnic table after hurricane blowout

October 31, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Precinct Deputy Angelo Lanni responded to Gulf Boulevard in reference to a report of a stolen picnic table, according to the …

Boca Grande Fire Department landscaping gets a boost

October 31, 2024

Brent Benson donated his hurricane check and landscape work to the Boca Grande Fire Department. The project took four full days, and he finished o…

Utility employees light up Fire Department

December 5, 2024

Florida Power & Light Company surprised the Boca Grande Fire Department by putting up lights and decorations on the building on Monday, Dec. 2…

Sheriff blotter: Yogi on loose and Yeti elusive

November 28, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 22, an incident was reported of a loose dog on Palm Avenue and Fourth Street, according to a Lee County Sheriff’s incident report….

Milton tees to benefit BGFD

November 21, 2024

Shirts featuring hand-drawn art by local artist Olivia Craig are being sold on Etsy to benefit the Boca Grande Fire Department. The shirts were…