Proposed bill could give biting dogs a second chance

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Lee County

Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year

During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Oviedo

Florida woman charged with child neglect after her car catches fire as she was allegedly shoplifting

A Florida woman faces charges of aggravated child neglect and arson after her car became engulfed in flames while she was allegedly shoplifting at a mall, according to an arrest report.

Alva

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva

A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning.

Charlotte County

Cape Coral man dies after losing control of truck in Charlotte County

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old man from Cape Coral was killed after losing control of his car and colliding with a light pole.

Another round of wet weather for Southwest Florida

The rain chances for Southwest Florida will drop off briefly as drier air filters into the area early this week.

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TALLAGHASSEE (News Service of Florida)

Florida police dogs get added protections under DeSantis bill

Penalties will get stiffer for committing crimes against police dogs under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

FORT MYERS

Gov. Ron DeSantis could sign bill allowing study on use of radioactive waste in road construction

Gov. Ron DeSantis could sign a bill into law that could pave the way for using a radioactive waste product to pave Florida roads.

TALLAHASSEE (CBS Miami)

Florida legislative bill could lead to more robocalls

In 2021, Florida lawmakers passed the Telemarketing Act to protect residents from nuisance robocalls. Now legislation is being proposed that would make big changes, including making all telemarketing calls legal.

FORT MYERS

Second Chance Job Fair in Fort Myers for people with barriers to employment

On Thursday morning, Grace Church is hosting a Second Chance Job Fair in Fort Myers to help people facing barriers to employment, from a prison record to lack of transportation.