Island Park neighbors seek answers, solutions for severe flooding

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FORT MYERS, Fla. Residents from Island Park voiced their concerns and frustrations Tuesday at the Lee County Commissioners meeting after heavy rain and storms caused severe flooding.

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PUNTA GORDA

Stand-off shuts down part of downtown Punta Gorda; suspect in custody

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says there is an ongoing standoff with a suspect in the area of Marion Avenue in Punta Gorda.

LEE COUNTY

Family mourning 12-year-old killed after being hit by car in Lee County

A family is mourning their 12-year-old who was hit by a car and killed while crossing an intersection in Lee County on Friday.

Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body found in Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday, per FWC

FWC said they found Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body in the Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday. “Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of Mr. Ramirez,” said Major Rob Rowe, Southwest Regional Commander. “I know the community will keep them all in their thoughts during this difficult time.” Family and crews went searching for their […]

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES

Man held without bond for murder of wife in Golden Gate Estates

The man accused of murdering a woman in Golden Gate Estates was set to appear before a judge on Tuesday but didn’t due to a medical refusal.

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Can Trump run for president if indicted?

All eyes are on former president Donald Trump, who recently warned he “will be arrested.” His statement comes as an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office reaches its end.

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MARCO ISLAND

Woman’s car burglarized in Marco Island Publix parking lot

An ordinary trip to the grocery store in Marco Island became a burglary on Tuesday, when three suspects worked together to distract a woman before stealing her wallet from her car. One of the suspects pointed out ketchup on the back of a woman’s car. And with her attention diverted, suddenly, her wallet was stolen. […]

BONITA SPRINGS

Café of Life seeks to to extend lease of Leitner Park in Bonita Springs

Café of Life has been serving the Bonita Spring community since the late 1990s. Struggling for years to find a place to efficiently provide services for its growing organization, it provided meals for those in need in an open field on picnic tables downtown off Old 41 Road. “Of course, that’s far from ideal because […]

ISLAND PARK

Couple, dog survive as water rushed into home in Island Park neighborhood

An Island Park couple spent 23 hours trapped in a home, standing in four feet of water. They watched their belongings float as Hurricane Ian ravaged their neighborhood. They put their dog on top of a mattress to keep her from drowning. “What I did was, it was funny, I said to my son, go […]

PINE ISLAND

Pine Island family rescued by neighbors during Hurricane Ian

A family living on Pine Island made it through Hurricane Ian with the help of their daring neighbors and a boat. The hurricane hit Pine Island hard with a storm surge that quickly filled the roads and flooded people’s homes. One family was riding out the storm in their home when they noticed the water […]

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