Fire Control District News Today

A house fire early Sunday morning displaced 19 people in Immokalee.

A house fire early Sunday morning displaced 19 people in Immokalee.

The city once again agreed to pay the Fire Control District $100,000 to fund beach safety and lifeguards on Destin beaches from May 27 to Aug. 13.

As Tropical Storm Ian continues to develop and turn into a hurricane, there is a good chance for excessive rains, surge that will cause flooding.

In the event of a hurricane or tropical storm, here are emergency contact information for Collier County, Florida residents.

As Tropical Storm Ian continues to develop and turn into a hurricane, there is a good chance for excessive rains, surge that will cause flooding.

After a fire gutted their building, the Lila Bass Church of God in Unity members are determined to continue in their Pentecostal form of worship.

Starting this weekend a roving lifeguard will be on patrol at Henderson Beach State Park. Starting Memorial weekend three lifeguard towers will go up.

Letters to the Editor for Tuesday, April 13 Letter writers Must be better way I just reviewed the Bonita Springs Fire Control District 2020 Annual Report and was surprised to learn that only 826 Responses were made in support of Fire and Hazardous Conditions in 2020, while 4465 responses to Medical Emergencies and 2050 Requests for Assistance were made. During the Covid-19 pandemic, I can’t imagine a more pressing need for City residents to have been given prompt emergency assistance in vacci...

Beacon of Hope is a beacon of light for island By PAULETTE LeBLANC - | Jan 6, 2021 Whether you live on Pine Island, work here or are simply visiting for a day, you can hardly cross the Matlacha Bridge without being touched by the Beacon of Hope in one way or another. What began as a group lending a helping hand after Hurricane Charley, has since wrapped its arms around islanders to evolve into the stalwart organization it is today. According to long-time board member and former board presiden...