2 men arrested for stealing nearly $5K worth of hygiene products in Collier CountyMassive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2 men arrested for stealing nearly $5K worth of hygiene products in Collier County Collier deputies arrested two Miami men after discovering thousands of dollars’ worth of suspected stolen merchandise in their possession.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Scores of Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
Burnt Store corridor rezoning could lead to a Publix, other services Charlotte County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 10 unanimously approved rezoning a 41.31-acre parcel at 17150 Burnt Store Road. The owners of the property are trying to attract more commercial development to the area.
Recent legal settlement means big changes for real estate transactions For those buying or selling real estate and agents representing them on either side of the transaction, the landscape changed dramatically in May when the National Association of Realtors settled several class-action lawsuits over its compensation rules for sellers’ and buyers’ agents.
FORT MYERS BEACH Revive The Vibe Fest returns to Fort Myers Beach The Revive The Vibe festival is returning to Fort Myers Beach, bringing in a tidal wave of local artists, musicians and businesses.
SARASOTA Hendry County spraying after Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued in Sarasota Florida’s recent rainy climate has created a breeding ground for mosquitoes, raising concerns over the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking Charlotte County inmate A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack another inmate with a weapon in Charlotte County.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
CAPE CORAL Duo arrested for Cape Coral armed robbery, fleeing from officers Two people have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Cape Coral arcade armed with guns earlier this week.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County increasing school police presence over social media threats As parents send their kids to school Thursday, they’ll see extra police and deputy presence on campuses due to threats posted on social media.
The Weather Authority More rain and storms for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased chance of rain and storms throughout this Thursday afternoon.
Pet cat recovering after being shot in Port Charlotte A pet cat that had been missing for several days turned up at his Port Charlotte home in rough shape.
NAPLES Man accused of exposing himself at Naples Pier The Naples Police Department arrested a man who stands accused of exposing himself publicly at the Naples Pier.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2 men arrested for stealing nearly $5K worth of hygiene products in Collier County Collier deputies arrested two Miami men after discovering thousands of dollars’ worth of suspected stolen merchandise in their possession.
FORT MYERS Massive police presence reported at Schandler Hall Park Scores of Lee County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were seen responding to Schandler Hall Park in Fort Myers.
Burnt Store corridor rezoning could lead to a Publix, other services Charlotte County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 10 unanimously approved rezoning a 41.31-acre parcel at 17150 Burnt Store Road. The owners of the property are trying to attract more commercial development to the area.
Recent legal settlement means big changes for real estate transactions For those buying or selling real estate and agents representing them on either side of the transaction, the landscape changed dramatically in May when the National Association of Realtors settled several class-action lawsuits over its compensation rules for sellers’ and buyers’ agents.
FORT MYERS BEACH Revive The Vibe Fest returns to Fort Myers Beach The Revive The Vibe festival is returning to Fort Myers Beach, bringing in a tidal wave of local artists, musicians and businesses.
SARASOTA Hendry County spraying after Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued in Sarasota Florida’s recent rainy climate has created a breeding ground for mosquitoes, raising concerns over the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking Charlotte County inmate A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack another inmate with a weapon in Charlotte County.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
COLLIER COUNTY Lehigh Acres man accused of reckless driving, fleeing on foot A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and then fleeing on foot in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL 18yo Cape Coral woman arrested for driving over 100 mph, drug possession The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a woman who stands accused of reckless driving, drug possession and running from law enforcement.
CAPE CORAL Duo arrested for Cape Coral armed robbery, fleeing from officers Two people have been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Cape Coral arcade armed with guns earlier this week.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County increasing school police presence over social media threats As parents send their kids to school Thursday, they’ll see extra police and deputy presence on campuses due to threats posted on social media.
The Weather Authority More rain and storms for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased chance of rain and storms throughout this Thursday afternoon.
Pet cat recovering after being shot in Port Charlotte A pet cat that had been missing for several days turned up at his Port Charlotte home in rough shape.
NAPLES Man accused of exposing himself at Naples Pier The Naples Police Department arrested a man who stands accused of exposing himself publicly at the Naples Pier.
MGN The Latest on Peru earthquake (all times local): 10:30 a.m. Officials in Peru say this morning’s powerful earthquake so far has caused one reported death and 57 injuries. The magnitude 7.1 quake also knocked down adobe homes in small, rural towns and forced closure of some roads. The U.S. Geological Survey says the early morning quake had a magnitude was centered 25 miles (40 kilometers) from Acari, a small town in the Arequipa department of southwestern Peru. It was felt at least as far away as the Peruvian capital of Lima, some 350 miles (560 kilometers) from Acari. President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said on Twitter he’s en route to the affected region to “verify the magnitude of the damage and send the needed humanitarian aid.” ___ 5:45 a.m. A U.S. agency says there is no longer a tsunami threat from a powerful earthquake that struck off Peru. Earlier, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned of “hazardous tsunami waves” for some coasts, saying there was a threat to some coasts of Peru and neighboring Chile. But a later message said “there is no longer a tsunami threat from this earthquake” and that the center hadn’t observed any tsunami waves. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 hit off Peru’s coast at 0918 GMT (4:18 a.m. EST). The epicenter was 42 kilometers (26 miles) south-southwest of Acari. ___ 5:20 a.m. A U.S. agency has issued a tsunami threat message for parts of Peru and Chile’s coastlines after a powerful earthquake. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says that “hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts.” The statement says that tsunami waves reaching 0.3 meters to one meter “above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Peru.” It also says waves are forecast to be less than 0.3 meters for the coasts of Chile. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 struck off Peru’s coast at 0918 GMT (4:18 a.m. EST). The epicenter was 42 kilometers (26 miles) south-southwest of Acari. ___ 5 a.m. The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 off Peru’s coast. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The USGS says that the temblor struck 42 kilometers (26 miles) south-southwest of Acari at 0918 GMT (4:18 a.m. EST) on Sunday at a depth of 12.1 kilometers (about 7.5 miles). It wasn’t immediately clear if a tsunami warning has been issued.