Bishop Verot falls to American Heritage 6-1

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FORT MYERS, Fla. The Bishop Verot baseball team lost to American Heritage 6-1 Wednesday in the 4A regional semifinals.

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FORT MYERS

Mental Health Monday: Kids’ hurricane season anxiety

As we prepare for hurricane season, make sure to mentally prepare Southwest Florida children who went through Ian last year.

FORT MYERS

Convicted cop-killer Wisner Desmaret to be sentenced

Convicted murderer Wisner Desmaret is set to be sentenced, bringing closure to the family of Fort Myers Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller.

MARCO ISLAND

Berm project reaches Marco Island in time for hurricane season

The emergency berm project in Collier County is nearly wrapped up, reaching the beaches of Marco Island just in time for hurricane season.

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.

Lee County

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.

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PUNTA GORDA

Punta Gorda man sentenced to 6 1/2 years for child pornography

A Punta Gorda man was sentenced on Friday to 6 1/2 years in prison for possessing child pornography.

PORT CHARLOTTE

Port Charlotte man sentenced to 6 1/2 years for possessing child porn

A Port Charlotte man was sentenced Monday to six years and six months in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Marquise Thomas, 34, was sentenced for “possessing and accessing with the intent to view images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of a child,” according to the State Attorney’s Office. The court also sentenced Thomas […]

MADISON, Wisc (AP)

Record $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot fans ticket sales

The Powerball jackpot has reached a record estimated high of $1.6 billion, leading longtime players and first-timers alike to flock to buy tickets ahead of Saturday night’s drawing. At Woodman’s Markets in Madison, Wisconsin, sisters Christy Bemis and Cherrie Spencer were among the dozens of weekend shoppers who paid for their groceries and loaded up […]

WASHINGTON (AP)

Trump WH counsel Cipollone gives 1/6 testimony, new info

Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone “did not contradict” testimony of previous witnesses as he appeared Friday before the Jan. 6 committee, a grueling daylong private session that produced new information to be divulged in future public hearings, one lawmaker said. Cipollone was a highly sought-after witness, especially after bombshell testimony that he tried to […]