Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast UniversityMissing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
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.