Irma debris cleanup difficult but much-appreciated task

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NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Searing heat, humidity and heaping piles of debris greet workers trying to clean up after Hurricane Irma.

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LEHIGH ACRES

Deadly crash in Lehigh Acres on Saturday

A deadly crash occurred in Lehigh Acres just before noon on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 21st Street East off Hines Avenue in Lehigh Acres. It’s unclear how many people died in the crash. As of 5:30 p.m., there is no roadblock in the area. This is an active scene […]

GOLDEN GATE

Fentanyl, heroin, meth, and more led to 10 arrests on Friday in Golden Gate

Ten people were arrested by Collier County detectives after finding fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and narcotic equipment during a search in Golden Gate on Friday. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Vice and Narcotics detectives found the narcotics and equipment after searching 5337 19th Avenue S.W in Golden Gate on Friday. Reports indicate […]

LEE COUNTY

SWFL Crime Stoppers: Tips sought for wanted man facing multiple charges

Darian Busby, of Lee County, is wanted by SWFL Crime Stoppers for FTA, “Failing To Appear” and faces other charges too. According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, Busby left the scene of a crash and faces charges of driving with a suspended license and drug possession. If you know where Busby is call 1-800-780-TIPS, or click […]

Collier County school bus driver arrested, accused of lewd and lascivious molestation on school bus

Tomas Andres Cabrera, 57, a Collier County public school bus driver, was arrested after reportedly inappropriately touching a student on his bus. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Cabrera is charged with lewd and lascivious molestation. Cabrera was accused of touching and kissing a student’s left breast over her clothing. The victim told a […]

LEE COUNTY

Man facing five felonies after fleeing from troopers in Lee County Friday

Miguel Andrade, 22, from Port Charlotte is facing five felonies and three misdemeanor charges after getting arrested on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, troopers were responding to a “Be On The Look Out” alert shortly before 6 p.m. The alert was related to a stolen Ford Edge SUV going south on I-75 from Charlotte […]

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FORT MYERS BEACH

Waterway debris cleanup on Fort Myers Beach from Hurricane Ian

We’ve seen the debris lining the streets of Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian. But what about all the stuff you can’t see, like debris in or under the water? On Friday, crews were on Fort Myers Beach working to remove debris from the waterways. The machines used to remove debris from the waterways are enormous […]

Collier County continues major debris cleanup efforts, approaches 75% completion 

As Thanksgiving approaches, Collier County hopes to have most of its Hurricane Ian debris collected. Although the county is confident it will hit the 75%-cleanup benchmark by the holiday, officials said there is still plenty of work to do. It’s been a month and a half since Hurricane Ian ripped through Southwest Florida, bringing historic […]

BONITA SPRINGS

Debris cleanup in Bonita Springs waterways

Neighbors along the Bonita Springs waterways say it looks like a floating junkyard as debris from Hurricane Ian casually floats about. Jim Foley and Scott Ross are Bonita residents and have seen this for a while since Ian. “It seems like everybody forgot about it…I actually have a boat ready to get picked up. But […]

COLLIER COUNTY

Debris cleanup in Collier County

Collier County is taking steps towards cleaning up the debris left behind by Ian off the streets. Debris in waterways will begin getting picked up starting on Monday, Nov. 14. The cleanup will be handled by the Florida Department of Emergency Management. You can report debris by emailing pictures and locations to water waterwaydebris@colliercountyfl.gov Another […]

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Body of Florida toddler found in alligator jaws after search

The body of a 2-year-old Florida boy who had been the subject of a frantic search after his mother was slain was found Friday in a lake in the jaws of an alligator, police said. St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway also said the boy’s father, 21-year-old Thomas Mosley, will be charged with two counts […]

Hurricane Ian memorial event, Together in Prayer, in downtown Fort Myers

Six months since Hurricane Ian hit the shores of Southwest Florida, the community is coming together to share in the feeling of unity and prayer. A memorial in Centennial Park after Ian gave people a place to mourn their loved ones and losses. Six months later, religious leaders in the community organized the “together in […]

Parents grieve Cape Coral soldier killed in Kentucky Blackhawk crash

32-year-old Aaron Healy from Cape Coral was among nine soldiers killed in a helicopter crash near Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Wednesday.

Missing Pinellas County 2-year-old found dead in alligator’s mouth

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says the 2-year-old boy missing from Pinellas County has been found dead.

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