‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old babyMan accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
Cash, vehicles and more than $1.3 million in heroin and cocaine were seized during an investigation by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, which resulted in the arrests of seven people. (Photo courtesy of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office) FORT MYERS, Fla. – More than $1.3 million worth of heroin and cocaine was seized Thursday after an eight month investigation the Lee County Sheriff’s Office dubbed as operation “Taquiera Takedown.” Seven people were arrested and are facing charges in connection with the operation: Erik Nino-Nunez, 38 – Trafficking heroin, possession of cocaine, conspiracy to traffic heroin, conspiracy to traffic cocaine. Enrique Elvira-Gonzalez, 36 – Trafficking cocaine, conspiracy to traffic cocaine, conspiracy to traffic heroin, six counts of sale and possession of cocaine. Marcos Deems, 34 – Trafficking heroin, possession of cocaine, conspiracy to traffic heroin, conspiracy to traffic cocaine. Hector Lopez, 57 – Trafficking heroin, possession of cocaine, conspiracy to traffic heroin, conspiracy to traffic cocaine. Sean McCann, 44 – Trafficking heroin, possession of cocaine, conspiracy to traffic heroin, conspiracy to traffic cocaine. Jessica McCann, 46 – Trafficking heroin, possession of cocaine, conspiracy to traffic heroin, conspiracy to traffic cocaine. Miguel Reulas, 44 – Conspiracy to traffic heroin, conspiracy to traffic cocaine. All were scheduled to make their first court appearance on Friday except for Sean McCann, who bonded out of jail. The group is accused of running a cocaine and heroin drug trafficking organization out of Bonita Springs. “Enrique Elvira-Gonzalez provided protection, sold narcotics, and worked at the two shops owned by Erick Nunez-Nino, who is the current leader of the organization after taking over for his brother, Alan Nunez-Nino,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. Erick Nunez-Nino operated Kwik Pick stores in Bonita Springs and Naples and previoulsy ran the now defunct Soccer Palace in Bonita Springs, the sheriff’s office said. “Both Enrique Elvira-Gonzalez and Erick Nunez-Nino have been known to handle the acquisition and distribution of heroin, cocaine, and broker the distribution for other controlled substances leaving them involved in minimal actual narcotics transactions, and having other people acting for them,” the sheriff’s office said. “Numerous” lower level subjects trafficked narcotics for Alan Nunez-Nino, which was an attempt to conceal his involvement, the sheriff’s office said. Investigators executed search warrants at 10 locations in Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs and Naples, collecting: 91.7 ounces (5.7 pounds) of heroin with a street value of $1.284 million. 188.1 grams of cocaine with a street value of $31,470. 12 hydrocodone pills (5.8 grams) with a street value of $240. $10,501.86 in cash. Seven vehicles, including a 2010 Mercedes Benz ML350 and a 2002 Mini Cooper. “This will have a significant impact on the supply side of what has been an alarming trend in the demand for heroin and will likely save lives,” Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott said in a statement.