Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickensFort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian
Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickens High egg prices have some people considering raising their own chickens, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian The Fort Myers Beach Library plans to reopen its doors to the public on March 16.
FORT MYERS Save This Life pet microchips closes down For many, protecting your pet is as important as keeping your kids safe.
Rosie, dog lost during I-75 crash, back home with family New information has been released about Rosie, the dog that went missing in a car crash last weekend and was found Wednesday.
Gatorama owner loses fingers at feeding show The owner of Gatorama in Palmdale was bitten by one of his gators during a feeding show over the weekend, losing two fingers.
WWII Veteran hits 100th birthday milestone Hundreds of people came to celebrate WWII veteran Vernon Nelson’s 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twins’ superfan attends Spring Training for more than two decades Twins’ superfan Neil Pierce lives more than one thousand miles away from Hammond Stadium and never misses a game in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival of Light with safety in focus The parade will begin at Fort Myers High School, travel up U.S. Highway 41, and conclude in downtown Fort Myers.
Byron Donalds accused of voter fraud U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds is being accused of voter fraud. A fellow lawmaker on Capitol Hill is making the allegations.
NAPLES FWC seeks Naples community’s help for derelict boat removal The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is searching for derelict boats in Southwest Florida and is asking for community assistance.
FORT MYERS Red dye ban and Valentine’s Day Red is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, seen in everything from roses to candy. However, some red sweets may not be as appealing this year due to a recent ban on a common dye linked to cancer risks.
FORT MYERS Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekend Are you heading out to watch the Savannah Bananas this weekend? This is what you need to know.
Punta Gorda Historic District home set for demolition, rebuild When builder T.J. Thornberry was hired by clients to demolish and build two new homes on their Chasteen Street properties within the Punta Gorda Historic District, little did he realize he would be embarking on an odyssey laden with roadblocks lasting nearly three months.
PORT CHARLOTTE Rays begin Spring Training ahead of season away from home The Charlotte Sports Park is home to the Tampa Bay Rays for the next six weeks for, but after that they don’t actually get to go home.
Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickens High egg prices have some people considering raising their own chickens, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian The Fort Myers Beach Library plans to reopen its doors to the public on March 16.
FORT MYERS Save This Life pet microchips closes down For many, protecting your pet is as important as keeping your kids safe.
Rosie, dog lost during I-75 crash, back home with family New information has been released about Rosie, the dog that went missing in a car crash last weekend and was found Wednesday.
Gatorama owner loses fingers at feeding show The owner of Gatorama in Palmdale was bitten by one of his gators during a feeding show over the weekend, losing two fingers.
WWII Veteran hits 100th birthday milestone Hundreds of people came to celebrate WWII veteran Vernon Nelson’s 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twins’ superfan attends Spring Training for more than two decades Twins’ superfan Neil Pierce lives more than one thousand miles away from Hammond Stadium and never misses a game in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival of Light with safety in focus The parade will begin at Fort Myers High School, travel up U.S. Highway 41, and conclude in downtown Fort Myers.
Byron Donalds accused of voter fraud U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds is being accused of voter fraud. A fellow lawmaker on Capitol Hill is making the allegations.
NAPLES FWC seeks Naples community’s help for derelict boat removal The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is searching for derelict boats in Southwest Florida and is asking for community assistance.
FORT MYERS Red dye ban and Valentine’s Day Red is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, seen in everything from roses to candy. However, some red sweets may not be as appealing this year due to a recent ban on a common dye linked to cancer risks.
FORT MYERS Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekend Are you heading out to watch the Savannah Bananas this weekend? This is what you need to know.
Punta Gorda Historic District home set for demolition, rebuild When builder T.J. Thornberry was hired by clients to demolish and build two new homes on their Chasteen Street properties within the Punta Gorda Historic District, little did he realize he would be embarking on an odyssey laden with roadblocks lasting nearly three months.
PORT CHARLOTTE Rays begin Spring Training ahead of season away from home The Charlotte Sports Park is home to the Tampa Bay Rays for the next six weeks for, but after that they don’t actually get to go home.
ESTERO, Fla. – A suspect was shot by deputies Wednesday near Coconut Point in the fifth officer-involved shooting this month in Southwest Florida. Trey Steven Chenault, 26, was involved in the shooting, which happened just before 1 p.m. along Via Coconut Point behind Target and Hertz headquarters., according to U.S. Marshals. Deputies were searching for Chenault, who was wanted for allegedly battering a law enforcement officer in a Nov. 11 incident, LCSO said. Trey Steven Chenault He was living in the wooded area where he was found Wednesday, then became violent once deputies tried to issue him a search warrant, according to Lt. Jeffrey Dektas. Chenault was shot, then hospitalized, Lt. Dektas said. A Lee Health nursing supervisor said he is in critical condition. No officers were injured in the shooting. The identities of the officers involved were not immediately released. Noel Chahal, who lives near Chenault’s last known address, was shocked that she lives what her neighbor was capable of. “That’s nuts,” Chahal said. “I’m glad he’s taken in and whatever. I have little kids on the road.” Chenault has been arrested 13 times since 2008, according to the LCSO’s website. Via Coconut Point was closed for several hours while deputies investigated. Lt. Dektas stressed that no shoppers were in danger and that the shooting was unrelated to the mall. “So it has nothing to do with the mall, nothing to do with the any of the past violence we have seen in the county last weekend at the other malls. This has nothing to do with any of the malls,” he said. It was unclear whether Chenault was armed. This is the latest in a series of recent shootings near Southwest Florida malls. The first was on Nov. 27 at Gulf Coast Town Center in Fort Myers. Two people were injured and a third person, 28-year-old Marcus Hood, was killed. Another person, a woman, was shot the next day in the parking garage at Mercato in Naples. She was treated at a hospital and released. But Lt. Dektas said that the incidents were not related to Wednesday’s shooting, adding that the malls are safe. Uptick in officer-involved shootings Wednesday’s shooting is also the most recent in a rash of officer-involved incidents in the region. Edward Strother Deputy Dean Bardes A passerby was hailed a highway hero by many after he shot and killed 53-year-old Edward Strother, an allegedly armed suspect who attacked veteran deputy, Dean Bardes. That shooting closed down an Estero exit on I-75 for nine hours on Nov. 14 while deputies investigated. The name of the shooter has not yet been released, but LCSO Sheriff Mike Scott expressed his gratitude in a pointed statement. Rones Sagesse “I thank the hero that recognized the imminent threat, rushed to Deputy Bardes’ aid, and ultimately stopped that threat,” Scott said. A 24-year-old man was shot by Lee County deputies on Nov. 16 when they responded to a domestic disturbance call in Pine Manor. Rones Sagesse was arrested the following day after sending authorities on an hour-long manhunt and is facing two felony charges for assault to an officer. Officer Jarred Ciccone Jon Webster Hay Sanibel saw its first officer-involved shooting on Nov. 20 when a suspect shot Officer Jarred Ciccone in a drive-by, according to the Sanibel Police Department. Jon Webster Hay, 49, of Sanibel, was arrested and is facing charges after police said he followed his initial attack by exchanging 14 rounds of gunfire with officers. Ciccone was treated then released from the hospital with an injury to his shoulder. Five days later, an officer with the Naples Police Department shot a man at Cove Inn in Naples Bay. The man was allegedly armed, though it was unclear whether he used his weapon. Police said he was not a suspect in any crime.