Police & Fire News

Operation Dry Water supported on weekend by local Coast Guard Auxiliary

September 3, 2026

Operation Dry Water takes place over the Labor Day weekend, September 5-7. During this period, The U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flori…

Save the date for the Firehouse 5K and Chamber Chili

September 3, 2026

The Firehouse 5K, put on by the Boca Grande Fire Department, is planned for Saturday, Nov. 7, followed by the Big Mouth Chili Cookoff. The run will…

Boca Grande Fire District to hold hearing on proposed tax increase

September 10, 2026

The Boca Grande Fire Control District will hold a public hearing on its tax increase at 5:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Boca Grande Fire Department. The proposed operating budget expendi…

Gasparilla Road arrest; report notes ‘uncooperative and sarcastic’

August 21, 2026

A man was arrested for driving under the influence around 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the intersection of Gasparilla Road and Clubhouse D…

Department wins Workers’ Comp award; Homestead costs discussed

August 21, 2026

At the monthly meeting of the Boca Grande Fire Department, Chief C.W. Blosser reported on a new safety innovation at the Wheeler pickleball and tenn…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dylan Mitchell

September 3, 2026

New at the Boca Grande Fire Department A 35-year-old former Marine, Dylan Mitchell is beginning a new chapter with the Boca Grande Fire Departmen…

Emergency group meets to prevent disaster

August 27, 2026

A group of about 30 island community leaders and members met on Tuesday morning, Aug. 25, at the Boca Grande Fire Department to discuss emergency op…

Kettle Harbor fire heated up again, crews returned

August 27, 2026

Above, the house during the fire. Ashley Turner, Charlotte County The cause of a massive Saturday afternoon house fire at Kettle Harbor Drive o…