Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closureNaples man accused of possessing child porn
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
the weather authority Dry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry and humid Wednesday morning before afternoon isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Large police presence seen at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEA to reclassify Marijuana as Schedule Three drug When you think of marijuana in Florida, You might think of an illegal drug seized by law enforcement. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida-based cannabis retailer Trulieve, says when used medicinally, it can help a lot of people.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Possible pay-by-text scam in downtown Fort Myers may have cost woman nearly $1,000 Pay-by-text parking may have cost one woman nearly a thousand dollars after her credit card was hacked.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Six-week abortion ban to take effect soon A stricter abortion ban will take effect in Florida on Wednesday.
Estero’s Golf Coast Driving Range shuts down, visitors devastated A place to relax, let loose and hit a few drives, has come to the end of an era for this community. “This is the first place we came to,” said Roxanne Henningsen, a Bonita Springs resident. “And it like became our second home. The people are wonderful. It’s just a great atmosphere. And we’ve […]
CAPE CORAL Business owners reeling after massive fire in Cape Coral “Very scary” are the words Denise Creacy used to describe what she felt when she saw plumes of black smoke, firefighters, and police fill her neighborhood.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
the weather authority Dry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry and humid Wednesday morning before afternoon isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Large police presence seen at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEA to reclassify Marijuana as Schedule Three drug When you think of marijuana in Florida, You might think of an illegal drug seized by law enforcement. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida-based cannabis retailer Trulieve, says when used medicinally, it can help a lot of people.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Possible pay-by-text scam in downtown Fort Myers may have cost woman nearly $1,000 Pay-by-text parking may have cost one woman nearly a thousand dollars after her credit card was hacked.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Six-week abortion ban to take effect soon A stricter abortion ban will take effect in Florida on Wednesday.
Estero’s Golf Coast Driving Range shuts down, visitors devastated A place to relax, let loose and hit a few drives, has come to the end of an era for this community. “This is the first place we came to,” said Roxanne Henningsen, a Bonita Springs resident. “And it like became our second home. The people are wonderful. It’s just a great atmosphere. And we’ve […]
CAPE CORAL Business owners reeling after massive fire in Cape Coral “Very scary” are the words Denise Creacy used to describe what she felt when she saw plumes of black smoke, firefighters, and police fill her neighborhood.
Cape Coral Police body cam FORT MYERS, Fla. Images from police body cameras showed police on the Las Vegas strip rush into danger when a gunman opened fire on a country music festival in early October. Similar eerie images emerged in the months after the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. They have also captured controversial encounters, like a fatal shooting in Utah in August that reinvigorated a national debate on police use of force. In Southwest Florida, the agencies who’ve adopted the technology said active shooting scenes and police accountability are just one small piece of how useful the cameras can be. “We live in a world where everybody wants to see the video – video or it didn’t happen. You see that saying all the time,” said Corporal Phillip Mullen of the Cape Coral Police Department. The agency was the first in the area to start using body cameras, and in June they showed their worth. Cape Coral Police said Christopher Moran killed two people, fled police, and then got into a shoot-out with responding officers. The agencies entire response, including the shootout that ended in Moran’s death was captured on body cameras. Mullen said its just one example of where they add a layer of protection for police officers and the public. The Fort Myers police department said it embraced the technology for the same reason. With the emergence of bystander cell phone videos anytime officers use force, the body cameras allow the entire story to be told. Story continues below video “Thirty seconds before that what they didn’t capture, or purposely are not showing, is the suspect reaching for a gun in his waistband… the body cameras capture the entire thing.” said Captain Jay Rodriguez. When FMPD responded to an apartment complex with reports of shots fired, several body cameras show how the officers worked together to find out what was going on and make an arrest. The cameras captured the officers talking to a neighbor who said the man rushed into her apartment to hide from police and then dropped his gun. The video captured her raw reaction and the gun laying on the floor. Eventually suspect Derrick Kinchen was located and arrested. He is now awaiting sentencing on federal felony gun possession charges. “That’s obviously a very valuable tool for criminal proceedings and also for the officer for reporting purposes, “ said Rodriguez. The Fort Myers Police Department will spend more than a million dollars over the course of five years for the cameras and video storage associated with them. The Cape Coral Police Department’s price tag for a similar timeframe is $700,000. Both departments were able to take advantage of some grant money for the initial purchase and implementation of the cameras. Other agencies in Southwest Florida, said cost was a major drawback to getting their officers outfitted with cameras. The Naples police department said that grants do not fund the storage costs associated with the cameras, but so far the department has not entertained any plans to purchase them. The Collier County and Charlotte County Sheriff’s offices also pointed to cost and storage concerns as they consider adopting cameras. Both agencies also pointed out a concern of responsible release of footage under Florida’s public records law. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said it does not have any immediate plans to utilize the cameras, but it’s open to any and all new technology in the future. The Punta Gorda police department said the cameras have been up for discussion, but so far it’s not utilizing them.