Police & Fire News

High fire danger punctuated by several incidents around the area

April 22, 2022

This time of year in Southwest Florida often leads to fire hazard warnings, particularly when the breeze is blowing and there is nary a cloud in t…

New fire boat provides state-of-the-art technology to save more lives

April 22, 2022

SUBMITTED BY THE BOCA GRANDE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Boca Grande Fire Department recently took delivery of their new fire boat. The new boat replac…

All manner of calls come in for BGFD and EMS these past few days

April 21, 2022

It’s been a busy time lately for the Boca Grande Fire Department and Lee County EMS, as they’ve responded to a plethora of calls that involve ever…

Kayakers, take heed: Do not attempt to cross the Pass

May 5, 2022

On Thursday, April 28 at 3:16 p.m. the Boca Grande Fire Department responded to the waters around Belcher Road, as a caller reported seeing three kayakers in distress approximately 1/2 mile off sh…

Drivers, please drive the ‘right’ way on the street behind the post office

December 24, 2021

The following is a message from Lt. Jeff Corkhill, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Boca Grande substation. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office P…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Text to 911 goes live and operational for all residents and visitors of Lee County

December 24, 2021

To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners and Lee County Sheriff’s Office today announced that county residents and visitors now can…

Vandals hit local beaches, bike path with wanton destruction

March 11, 2022

Residents and visitors are asked to keep their eyes open for signs of unusual activity – particularly at night – as it appears that vandals are a…

Man sentenced in Hudson’s counterfeiting incident

February 11, 2022

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that a man who was arrested at Hudson’s Grocery on May 18 of last year was sentenced to 36 mon…

Flipped truck, water rescue call and a towel on fire top the lists this week for Boca Grande Fire Department

January 6, 2022

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to numerous calls this week, including multiple alarm calls and ambulance calls. The highlights, though,…