Police & Fire News

Charlotte station open to show Marine Operations Saturday

October 8, 2026

Charlotte County Fire & EMS invites residents to a community open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 10, at Fire Station 4, 13600 Marathon…

Englewood Fire kicks off Fire Prevention Week, Saturday, Oct. 3

October 1, 2026

The Englewood Fire Department invites the community to its annual, family-friendly Open House, kicking off Fire Prevention Week with this year’s the…

Homeless woman living in green tent

October 15, 2026

There were at least two calls Monday to Charlotte County’s Emergency Communications Center for a wellness check for an unhoused woman living in a green tent near the road by the Coral Creek Jetport/…

Fire Control District approves increase

September 18, 2026

The Boca Grande Fire Control District Board of Commissioners approved its proposed operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a public hea…

Lee County license plate readers to remain at Causeway

September 18, 2026

In 2024, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office installed two automated license plate readers, or ALPRs, at the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority. The…

Lithium batteries, storm or no storm, still risky if wet or busted

September 24, 2026

As a part of hurricane preparedness, the Boca Grande Fire Department is reminding the island of high-voltage battery safety for electric and hybrid-…

Woman arrested after dog bestiality

September 18, 2026

A Punta Gorda woman has been arrested after she was discovered on video engaging in a sexual act with the family dog. Charlotte County Sheriff’s…

Check fraud case

September 18, 2026

On Wednesday, Sept. 2. Lee County Lt. Mike Sawicki responded to the 400 block of Park Avenue in Boca Grande on a fraud complaint. Upon arrival, S…