Punta Gorda leaders outline plans for Gilchrist Park repairsAirman surprises 6-year-old daughter at school for the holidays after ten months of service in Kuwait
Airman surprises 6-year-old daughter at school for the holidays after ten months of service in Kuwait
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda leaders outline plans for Gilchrist Park repairs Gilchrist Park is closed, and Punta Gorda city leaders have been discussing possibly restoring the park.
NORTH NAPLES Airman surprises 6-year-old daughter at school for the holidays after ten months of service in Kuwait After almost a year of service in Kuwait, one airman came home for the holidays and surprised his daughter.
FORT MYERS Breaking down the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Carmine Marceno have been under scrutiny since a federal investigation on potential money laundering began. Many have questioned LCSO’s spending, so we broke down the budget.
How to protect yourself from thieves this holiday season On Cyber Monday, Americans spent $13 billion, which will translate into many packages on doorsteps this holiday season.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith signs with Wisconsin Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith signs to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers on early Signing Day.
WINK NEWS SWFL stars ink with Power 4 programs during Early Signing Period Several Southwest Florida football standouts are taking their talents to the Power 4 gridirons after signing during the Early Signing Period.
Beloved Charlotte County man killed outside home, investigation ongoing A man loved by his peers and his community was taken away from them in the middle of the night at his own home.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Lani Kai Resort reopens on Fort Myers Beach An iconic spot on Fort Myers Beach is back open and taking reservations for the first time since Hurricane Ian.
Gov. DeSantis being considered for defense secretary Will Ron DeSantis be your governor in 2025, or is he headed to Washington?
NAPLES Naples votes to remove fluoride from tap water The Naples City Council has voted to remove fluoride from its tap water.
Red meat linked to health complications Doctors with the Cleveland Clinic are researching a link between eating red meat and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a 71-year-old Lehigh Acres man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations: AP sources Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
COLLIER COUNTY 2 indicted in unrelated Collier County cases for fentanyl distribution death The State Attorney’s Office announced two unrelated indictment cases involving the distribution of fentanyl that led to death.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County woman wins $1M playing Loteria Grande Scratch-Off game The Florida Lottery has announced a Lee County woman claimed a $1 million top prize from the Loteria Grande Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda leaders outline plans for Gilchrist Park repairs Gilchrist Park is closed, and Punta Gorda city leaders have been discussing possibly restoring the park.
NORTH NAPLES Airman surprises 6-year-old daughter at school for the holidays after ten months of service in Kuwait After almost a year of service in Kuwait, one airman came home for the holidays and surprised his daughter.
FORT MYERS Breaking down the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Carmine Marceno have been under scrutiny since a federal investigation on potential money laundering began. Many have questioned LCSO’s spending, so we broke down the budget.
How to protect yourself from thieves this holiday season On Cyber Monday, Americans spent $13 billion, which will translate into many packages on doorsteps this holiday season.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith signs with Wisconsin Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith signs to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers on early Signing Day.
WINK NEWS SWFL stars ink with Power 4 programs during Early Signing Period Several Southwest Florida football standouts are taking their talents to the Power 4 gridirons after signing during the Early Signing Period.
Beloved Charlotte County man killed outside home, investigation ongoing A man loved by his peers and his community was taken away from them in the middle of the night at his own home.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Lani Kai Resort reopens on Fort Myers Beach An iconic spot on Fort Myers Beach is back open and taking reservations for the first time since Hurricane Ian.
Gov. DeSantis being considered for defense secretary Will Ron DeSantis be your governor in 2025, or is he headed to Washington?
NAPLES Naples votes to remove fluoride from tap water The Naples City Council has voted to remove fluoride from its tap water.
Red meat linked to health complications Doctors with the Cleveland Clinic are researching a link between eating red meat and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a 71-year-old Lehigh Acres man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations: AP sources Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
COLLIER COUNTY 2 indicted in unrelated Collier County cases for fentanyl distribution death The State Attorney’s Office announced two unrelated indictment cases involving the distribution of fentanyl that led to death.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County woman wins $1M playing Loteria Grande Scratch-Off game The Florida Lottery has announced a Lee County woman claimed a $1 million top prize from the Loteria Grande Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
Rones Sagesse surrendered to authorities on the 1800 block of Maple Drive, a resident said. Rones Sagesse FORT MYERS, Fla. — Close to eight hours after exchanging gunfire with two Lee County Sheriff’s deputies, Rones Sagesse knocked on the door of a home on the 1800 block of Maple Drive and gave himself up to authorities after the woman inside called 911, the woman said. It was the culmination of a manhunt that kept the Pine Manor neighborhood on edge Wednesday night. The 24-year-old, accused of firing at deputies near 5511 Sixth Ave., didn’t say anything to the woman, who didn’t open the door. The woman, who did not want to be identified, said she called 911. Sagesse surrendered without a fight after having been on the run with a gunshot wound to the leg since the 7 p.m. shooting. The description the sheriff’s office had sent out for him hours before indicated he wasn’t wearing any shoes. “Yet again our brave Deputies came under attack and yet again, good prevailed over evil,” Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott said. “The effort of manpower and resources put forth to remove this thug from our streets further demonstrates the resolve of the LCSO.” The sheriff’s office instructed residents to stay indoors and notify authorities if they saw Sagesse, whom they said was armed and dangerous. The night of violence began Sagesse threatened to kill his girlfriend as he had her pinned against the outside of an apartment with a gun pointed at her stomach, neighbor Paul Rogers said. Deputies were called to the scene. He fired first and the deputies, who were unhurt, returned fire, the sheriff’s office said. Eight bullet holes could be seen in a nearby home. Markers note bullet holes in a Sixth Avenue home from what the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said was an exchange of gunfire between a deputy and 24-year-old Naples resident Rones Sagesse. Markers note bullet holes in a Sixth Avenue home from what the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said was an exchange of gunfire between a deputy and 24-year-old Naples resident Rones Sagesse. Markers note bullet holes in a Sixth Avenue home from what the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said was an exchange of gunfire between a deputy and 24-year-old Naples resident Rones Sagesse. Markers note bullet holes in a Sixth Avenue home from what the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said was an exchange of gunfire between a deputy and 24-year-old Naples resident Rones Sagesse. Sagesse is in custody, though it’s unclear whether he’s in a hospital or in jail. It’s not the first time Sagesse has been accused of a violent encounter with deputies. He was arrested Oct. 10 after punching a deputy in the head, the sheriff’s office said. That deputy and one other grappled with Sagesse on the ground before they used a taser to subdue him, according to the sheriff’s office.