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Man dies in custody at Lee County Jail; LCSO and NAACP host press conference
On Sept. 8, Carl Harper died while behind bars in the Lee County Jail. Harper was arrested after his wife called 911 and said he was on drugs—molly, specifically—and he was found on his bed with a gun near him. Sheriff Marceno said at a press conference that Harper never resisted deputies when they arrested […]

Message of Love: Man rents 7 billboards to showcase 25th wedding anniversary
Giving public displays of affection is a rare and specific love language. But, Mitch Gilbert is fluent at showing love to his wife, Denise. So Mitch let Denise, and all of Bonita Springs know how much he loves her for their 25th Anniversary. The heart-eyes emoji is a pretty clear indicator of love and affection. […]

Man at Cape Coral Walmart suspected of using demo cellphone for drug deals
Cape Coral police are investigating after a man was allegedly found conducting drug deals on a demo cellphone in a Walmart on Wednesday afternoon. According to a CCPD incident report, the “suspicious circumstance” happened at the store at 1619 Del Prado Blvd. S. The report states a man entered the store with his own tool […]

NCH hosts Veterans recognition ceremony
Veterans Day is on Thursday. This is a day that was created to honor those that served our country. Celebrations to honor our military members are already underway across Southwest Florida, including NCH and the Fort Myers Rotary Club. Lieutenant General Gary Speer came to Fort Myers to explain what this Veterans Day meant to […]
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FDOT: Gas leak repairs could take 3 or more days
Gas is spewing from a broken line on State Road 31 off Palm Beach Boulevard, closing SR-31 traffic in both directions.

Whale dies during rescue attempt in Rose Marina off Marco Island
A whale has died in Rose Marina off Marco Island after a day-long excavation to rescue it. People were saddened to see a whale in distress.

NAACP files ethics complaint against city of Fort Myers
The NAACP has joined forces with the owner of Classy Chics Event Planning and Catering to file ethics complaints against four Fort Myers officials.

Patrol car crashes in Charlotte Harbor; SB Tamiami Trail blocked
A patrol car crashed on Tamiami Trail off Melbourne Street in Charlotte Harbor Wednesday afternoon.