Charlotte County roads still under water after Hermine, storms

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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Heavy flooding, that dates back to the week’s heavy rain and Tropical Storm Hermine, is causing headaches for Charlotte County communities.

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FORT MYERS SHORES

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.

CAPE CORAL

People speak out at city council meeting for Cape Coral Yacht Club

Cape Coral City Council is hosting a meeting to discuss the fate of the Cape Coral Yacht Club. A majority speak on behalf of the yacht club.

MARCO ISLAND

Whale dies during rescue attempt in Factory Bay off Marco Island

A whale has died in Factory Bay on Marco Island after a day-long excavation to rescue it. People were saddened to see a whale in distress.

FORT MYERS

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.

CHARLOTTE HARBOR

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.

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COLLIER COUNTY

Shooting under investigation after rollover crash in Collier County

Deputies are investigating and seeking information regarding a shooting incident on Immokalee Road near Twin Eagles Boulevard in Collier County around 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 1.

PUNTA GORDA

Charlotte County deputies search for suspect in Punta Gorda trailer theft

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a trailer theft in Punta Gorda.

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Lee County to distribute $16 million for home repairs after Hurricane Ian

Lee County hopes to approve $16 million to help families make much-needed repairs in communities hit hard by Hurricane Ian.

Motorcyclist arrested after high-speed police chase in Collier County

A motorcyclist who thought he was “Capable of Evading High-Speed Pursuit” has been arrested after trying to flee Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies.