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Bzzz… zzz… Mosquito Control is hard at work to reduce that annoying buzz

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in News.

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Lee County Mosquito Control District has worked around the clock to collect accurate data on the local mosquito population. Mosquito spraying, however, is not on a fixed schedule, but is determined by their consecutive calculations.  Eric Jackson from the District has provided a look at their progress in tracking down mosquito larvae […]

Obituary: Bill Hinman

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Obituaries.

William “Bill” Taylor Hinman of Muse, Fla., passed away July 11, 2020, while in Hope Hospice in Fort Myers. Bill was born in Coral Gables, Florida, grew up in Fort Myers and graduated from Fort Myers High School. Bill’s first visit to Boca Grande was as a young Lee County deputy in 1973. Bill’s passion […]

New island communications tower will enhance island safety, slated for new location

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor, News, Police & Fire.

BY C.W. BLOSSER AND BEN ABES- Providing for the safety and welfare is an essential focus of local government. Lee County’s Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Boca Grande Fire Department, provides these services to keep our community a pleasant place to live and visit, during blue […]

Body found on beach at Stump Pass, graffiti investigated on island

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Police & Fire.

STAFF REPORT – The death of a man whose body was found at the water’s edge in Stump Pass Park in Englewood on Friday, July 31 has been ruled as a suicide. The call came in around 12:19 p.m. on Friday by boaters in the area. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes and the Crime Scene Unit conducted the investigation. Several witnesses reported watching […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners approve next round of LeeCARES assistance programs

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Letters to the Editor.

To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners today authorized the next round of LeeCARES programs to assist individuals, families and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board approved plans to: • Launch Round 2 of LeeCares Assistance for individuals and families providing for broader eligibility and increased award amounts up to $3,000 […]

Island firefighters respond to boat fire in Boca Grande Pass

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.

The morning of July 29, a 30-foot yacht caught fire near the Boca Grande Pass. Chief C.W. Blosser noted the team was dispatched at 9:12 a.m. after the report came in. The Boca Grande Fire Department responded alongside Lee County’s Marine Emergency Response Team to subside the smoke. The fire was out shortly before the […]

Primary elections to be held on Tuesday, August 18

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Residents of Charlotte County and Lee County should be preparing to cast their primary election votes on Tuesday, August 18. The primary elections benefit the nominees running for state, county or district offices. As a “closed primary” state, Florida allows only voters registered under a political party affiliation to place votes. All […]

Record high temperatures are doorway to heatstroke

Written by Marcy Shortuse on . Posted in Featured News, News.

BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The year 2020 began with record-breaking temperatures in Southwest Florida, with highs 3 degrees hotter than the previous record in January alone.  There’s no chance of records highs dissipating in the weeks to come, either. When local temperatures average at 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the afternoon, there is a chance of developing […]