ESTERO, Fla. – More than a dozen elementary school kids partnered with Lee County deputies Thursday for a shopping spree at the Target at Coconut Point. The students were selected based on their essay responses to the question “What is your favorite way to help others?”
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Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year
During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Lee County Tax Collector plans new office for Miromar Outlets in Estero
With thousands of new homes off Corkscrew Road planned or already built, the Lee County Tax Collector needed more office space to accommodate the growing tax base. Entering 2024, it will get just that. About 10,500 square feet of empty storefronts at the southwest corner of Miromar Outlets in Estero will be converted into a […]

Lee County officer of the year finalist: LCSO Tyler Davolt
Deputy first class Tyler Davolt, An Afghanistan veteran line medic recalls on how he saved a car crash victim.

Lee County man arrested after high-speed police chase in stolen vehicle
On Thursday morning, Hendry County Deputies became involved in a high-speed chase leading them into Lee County.
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Berm project reaches Marco Island in time for hurricane season
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Isolated storms roll in Monday afternoon
The majority of Southwest Florida will enjoy a mix of sun and clouds until a few showers form well inland around 1 p.m., eventually developing into isolated storms near the coast and I-75 throughout the afternoon and evening.

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva
A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning.

Cape Coral man dies after losing control of truck in Charlotte County
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old man from Cape Coral was killed after losing control of his car and colliding with a light pole.