This is a good time to be living in Florida, except if you’re unlucky enough to be living in the Florida Panhandle, including ...

Hot redfish on a cold day... BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE Just like the rest of the country the chilly weather has arrived in ...

The Bocilla Islands Conservancy will host the Art in the Palms event on Saturday, Feb. 7. It is a community celebration of ...

A group of around 120 Boca Grande residents gathered at Sam Murphey Park on Tuesday morning, Jan. 27 to support democracy and ...

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.

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

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

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

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

The 2026 Florida State Legislative Session 60-day session runs through March 13, barring any unforeseen setbacks. As is ...

John Paul Turner of Boca Grande, son of Kathleen and James Turner, and Savannah Dunmire of Tampa, daughter of Bonnie and Alex ...