Police & Fire News

Two medflights and a busy week with EMS calls

April 9, 2026

Golf cart dangers abound Above, two Lee visits to the Damficare helicopter pad this week have kept emergency crews busy during Easter week. Photo…

Testing a new truck ladder

April 2, 2026

The Bradenton Fire Department responded to a request from Boca Grande Fire Department Chief C.W. Blosser, to borrow one of their fire trucks. On Wed…

Fire Cadets Friday

April 16, 2026

The Boca Grande Fire Department will host a Mini Fire Cadet Academy on April 17 at BGFD Station for students in grades 3 through 5, ages eight to 11. The three-hour program is designed to provide ha…

Fire Department calls increase from 2025

March 26, 2026

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to 58 calls for assistance in February 2026, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during the Board of Fire Commissi…

Friends support for Fire Department

March 26, 2026

The Friends of the Boca Grande Fire Department are pleased to report that the response to the request for funds to replace the old ladder truck has…

Advanced Life Support certification up for renewal at next Lee Commission meeting April 7

April 2, 2026

The Boca Grande Fire Department’s certification to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) and non-transport services is up for renewal at the Lee Count…

Missing person located on island

April 2, 2026

At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, Lieutenant Mike Sawicki and Deputy David Scozzafava of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Gasparilla I…

205 parking citations issued after ordinance enforcement

April 2, 2026

From Feb. 1 to March 28, 2026, there were a total of 205 parking citations issued in Boca Grande. During the same period, there were six warning…