The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to nearly 600 calls for assistance in 2025, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during the ...

Above, the storm as it came across the Gulf on Sunday. It was captured by a Beacon reader. Diane Cates said, “I was walking ...

Decades of research, protective laws and community involvement are paying off for Florida’s sea turtles, a conservation ...

The island has had a number of reports of recent thefts from unlocked cars, including watches and wallets. On Wednesday, Jan.

The Lemon Bay Conservancy welcomes Dr. James W. Fourqurean, distinguished university professor and associate director, ...

The agenda for Charlotte County’s Jan. 27, 2026, Regular and Land Use Meeting includes a change order regarding the Rotonda ...

A special Book Club meeting featured member Whitty Ransome, who discussed her inspiring book “Why Girls’ Schools Matter.” The ...

Ganong, Spurgeon and Kenan finish out 15 on Lee panel The Lee County Board of Commissioners met for the first time this year ...

Rural parish priest in Boca Grande For someone who has spent more than four decades in parish ministry, the Rev. Geoffrey ...

Charlotte County has appointed Matthew McElroy as the new fire chief and public safety director for Charlotte County Public ...

The Rotonda West American Legion Post 113 held a Fashion Show to benefit Southwest Florida Honor Flight on Saturday night.

The Boca Grande Preschool celebrated National Hat Day last Thursday, Jan. 15. The students celebrated in style and ...