Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole programNorth Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Deputies respond to shots fired at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Deputies respond to shots fired at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
Photo via WKMG KISSIMMEE, Fla. (WKMG) A judge determined Friday that the man accused of killing two Kissimmee police officers last month is competent to stand trail. Everett Miller is charged with first-degree murder in the August slayings of Kissimmee police Sgt. Sam Howard and Officer Matthew Baxter. Howard and Baxter were responding to a call in the area of Palmway and Cypress streets that is known for drug activity when they were shot, police said. The state of Florida also announced Friday that it will seek the death penalty against Miller. Miller’s case is among 30 reassigned to State Attorney Brad King by Gov. Rick Scott after Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala announced earlier this year that she would not seek the death penalty in any case. After the Florida Supreme Court ruled against her, Ayala said she would form a seven-person panel consisting of assistant state attorneys from her office to determine if her office will seek the death penalty in future cases. Miller was in court Friday for a mental competency hearing in which Ninth Judicial Circuit Judge George Tyan heard from the state and Miller’s defense about whether he could stand trial. During the hearing, which lasted several minutes, it was stated that psychologist Robert Janner conducted a forensic interview with Miller on Aug. 29. After the interview and a review of law enforcement reports, jail records and jail phone recordings, Janner concluded that Miller was competent to proceed. “Mr. Miller was entirely appropriate during the evaluation. He had serial logical and global-oriented or direct-thought processes. He was at least average or possibly above average intelligence. He had no suicidal or homicidal ideations and no delusions, indicating he was responding to internal preoccupation or stimuli. He was fully oriented as to time and place,” the judge said. Tyan said that Janner ruled out a diagnosis of delirium, dementia, intellectual disabilities and psychosis. “Although Dr. Janner’s diagnostic impression in this case indicates Mr. Miller suffers from a mental illness, he stated, ‘This does not, however, render Mr. Miller incompetent to proceed,'” Tyan said. “Mr. Miller understands the adversarial nature of the legal process. He knows his lawyer is on his side, the state is on the other side, and the judge and the jury decide his guilt or innocence, and if guilty, what happens to him.” Baxter’s widow, Sadia Baxter — a former Kissimmee police officer who recently became an FDLE special agent — was in the courtroom during the hearing. FDLE spokeswoman Angela Starke said it was the first time Sadia Baxter had seen Miller. “She wants the community to know she senses their prayers,” Starke said. Miller has entered a plea of not guilty. His next hearing is scheduled for Dec 12. Miller’s trial is scheduled to begin in January.