Police & Fire News

December 26, 2025

From left to right: Sarah Cislo with Chief C.W. Blosser. Cislo successfully completed her rigorous 12 month training and testing program and is now…

Coast Guard suspends search for Fort Myers boaters

December 23, 2025

The Coast Guard suspended the weekend search for two missing boaters at sunset Monday, pending the development of new information. Missing are 57-ye…

Car crash New Year’s Eve

January 2, 2026

A car accident at Gasparilla Road and 13th Street had no injuries, though Lee County EMS was called out as a precaution. Please drive carefully and slowly in the New Year. …

Island parking enforcement still in ‘discretion’ mode

December 18, 2025

Lee County Sheriff’s Office enforcement is still in “reasonable discretion” mode for Boca Grande parking across Gasparilla Island during Christmas b…

Kemerer credentialed

December 11, 2025

Captain Derek Kemerer has completed the process that awards the professional designation of Fire Officer. The Commission on Professional Credentiali…

Sheriff’s Report: Cart stolen and in water over the weekend

December 18, 2025

Last Saturday, Dec. 13, Lee County Deputy Angelo Lanni responded to The Gasparilla Inn in regards to a stolen and damaged golf cart. A Gasparill…

Charlotte takes on e-bikes in new sheriff’s report

December 18, 2025

At the December 16, 2025, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop meeting, Sheriff Bill Prummell’s office presented a proposed count…

Rumors rife on apparent non-ICE visit

December 18, 2025

Federal agencies say that they have not had action on island Editor’s Note: Updated 12-18-2025 from print edition to add quote from CCSO. Ther…