Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses loadJuvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Teen catches alligator while fishing for Peacock Bass A 15-year-old teenager from Estero bit off more than he could chew while fishing for Peacock Bass as a hungry alligator chased after the fish and him.
Gainsville Gov. DeSantis responds to Pro-Palestinian protest held at University of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of Florida.
The Weather Authority Hotter and drier Wednesday with a few inland storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and drier Wednesday morning with rain expected inland this afternoon.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Kitchen fire causes substantial damage to a home in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a Sunset Boulevard home on Tuesday night.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones
PORT CHARLOTTE Fallen officer ceremony in Charlotte County commemorates those who lost lives in line of duty The emotional ceremony was held at the William R. Gains Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County couple suspected of drugging and sexually abusing child Neighbors say a home in San Carlos Park was just another house before Tuesday.
PINE ISLAND FDOT asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to busy road The Florida Department of Transportation is asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to the busy road.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Teen catches alligator while fishing for Peacock Bass A 15-year-old teenager from Estero bit off more than he could chew while fishing for Peacock Bass as a hungry alligator chased after the fish and him.
Gainsville Gov. DeSantis responds to Pro-Palestinian protest held at University of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of Florida.
The Weather Authority Hotter and drier Wednesday with a few inland storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and drier Wednesday morning with rain expected inland this afternoon.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Kitchen fire causes substantial damage to a home in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a Sunset Boulevard home on Tuesday night.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones
PORT CHARLOTTE Fallen officer ceremony in Charlotte County commemorates those who lost lives in line of duty The emotional ceremony was held at the William R. Gains Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County couple suspected of drugging and sexually abusing child Neighbors say a home in San Carlos Park was just another house before Tuesday.
PINE ISLAND FDOT asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to busy road The Florida Department of Transportation is asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to the busy road.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
Lee County Sheriff’s deputies mingled with about 500 Edgewood Elementary School students Thursday as part of the school’s “Cookies and Cops” event. FORT MYERS, Fla. — Some Lee County Sheriff’s deputies donned hairnets, others sat and ate lunch with some 500 students, and still more passed out cookies Thursday at Edgewood Academy. The event, called “Cookies and Cops,” was the brainchild of Rena Gezzar, the parent of two teachers at the elementary school. Gezzar sought a way for the students to engage with law enforcement figures. “The whole thing just put this huge smile on my face,” Gezzar said. “When you watch the kids come in these deputies are like rock stars here. Every group wants them at their table.” Sheriff’s Capt. Michael Miller called it a humbling experience. “I have a newfound respect for lunch ladies; they actually have a hard, demanding job,” Miller said. “Bending over for 45 minutes almost killed me.” Edgewood principal Robert Mazzoli expressed excitement about the opportunity for his students to see law enforcement play a positive, friendly and supportive role. “Our kids can see the officers are great people, our officers do amazing things — not only to protect and serve — but to come into a school and be there for students,” Mazzoli said. Mazzoli and Miller praised the children for the way they interacted with the deputies. Each of the more than 100 students who spoke with Miller said “please” and “thank you,” he said. “With today’s society and law enforcement, it’s good for us to get in and mingle, bridge the gap and develop the relationship we already have and strengthen it,” Miller said. The event was a first, but school staff said they hope to make it a yearly tradition. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies mingled with about 500 Edgewood Elementary School students Thursday as part of the school’s “Cookies and Cops” event. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies mingled with about 500 Edgewood Elementary School students Thursday as part of the school’s “Cookies and Cops” event. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies mingled with about 500 Edgewood Elementary School students Thursday as part of the school’s “Cookies and Cops” event. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies mingled with about 500 Edgewood Elementary School students Thursday as part of the school’s “Cookies and Cops” event. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies mingled with about 500 Edgewood Elementary School students Thursday as part of the school’s “Cookies and Cops” event. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies mingled with about 500 Edgewood Elementary School students Thursday as part of the school’s “Cookies and Cops” event. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies mingled with about 500 Edgewood Elementary School students Thursday as part of the school’s “Cookies and Cops” event. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies mingled with about 500 Edgewood Elementary School students Thursday as part of the school’s “Cookies and Cops” event.