Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recoveredHendry County rolls out cameras for new school zone safety program
FORT MYERS Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered Through the use of Apple Airpods, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items, leading to an arrest.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for new school zone safety program The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral officials approve replacement funding for hurricane-damaged stop signs The Cape Coral City Council has approved funding to replace stop signs damaged during Hurricane Milton, resulting in an emergency purchase.
Holiday events happening in Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events this Christmas season.
Collier man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills, enough to kill 531,500 people The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription painkillers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon After waking up to a cold morning, the Weather Authority is tracking warming conditions to the low 70s this Thursday.
Police release threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
FORT MYERS Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered Through the use of Apple Airpods, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items, leading to an arrest.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for new school zone safety program The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral officials approve replacement funding for hurricane-damaged stop signs The Cape Coral City Council has approved funding to replace stop signs damaged during Hurricane Milton, resulting in an emergency purchase.
Holiday events happening in Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events this Christmas season.
Collier man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills, enough to kill 531,500 people The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription painkillers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon After waking up to a cold morning, the Weather Authority is tracking warming conditions to the low 70s this Thursday.
Police release threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
Mugshot of Bryan Alfonso. Photo via Lee County Sheriff’s Office. A man with a criminal history was arrested for pulling a gun on three separate people, the Cape Coral Police Department said. Bryan Alfonso, 29, was arrested after major crimes detectives investigated three connected incidents. December 22, around 7:45 p.m., Cape police responded to Mermaid Liquor’s at 125 Del Prado Blvd N in reference to calls about an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim said he was at the liquor store and saw a man, later identified Alfonso, in the parking lot. Alfonso appeared to be having a conversation or altercation with another customer. The victim left of the store and got into his car. After getting into his own vehicle, Alfonso parked his vehicle very close to the victim’s driver-side door, police said. Alfonso got out of his car with a handgun and squeezed between his vehicle and the driver side door of the victim’s vehicle, police said. While standing at the window, Alfonso yelled and screamed while pointing a silver firearm at the victim and banging it on the driver side window. The victim escaped the parking lot and got the license plate number of the Jeep Alfonso was driving. While he was attempting to obtain the license plate number, Alfonso again jumped out of his vehicle, brandishing the silver firearm. Alfonso then left the scene, CCPD said. Shortly after the original call, at 7:51 p.m. that night, another victim said a man pulled a gun on him at the WaWa, 1622 NE Pine Island Road. The second victim told police that Alfonso was still driving the grey Jeep that pulled up next to the victim, got out and pointed a silver handgun at the victim. The victim jumped into the car and sped away. Alfonso fled the area. Around 8:01 p.m. that same evening, officers responded to RS Discount Liquor, 1609 Andalusia Boulevard, in reference to another disturbance with weapons. The victim from this call reported that while driving on Andalusia Blvd, Alfonso pointed a gun at her from his Jeep. She observed the Jeep in the parking lot and advised police of his location. Officers with CCPD arrived at 1609 Andalusia Blvd and were told by a witness that the man who was threatening people with a firearm was now inside the bathroom of the business. Alfonso eventually left the store through the front door and was detained. While clearing the business to ensure it was safe, an officer noticed one of the ceiling tiles had been moved in the bathroom where Alfonso had just been seen by a witness. Upon checking the area above the ceiling tile, the officer located the silver firearm, police said. The Cape Coral Police Major Crimes Unit and forensics picked up the investigation. The handgun that Alfonso possessed was run through a records check and was found to have been stolen out of Cape Coral in 2015. A records check also revealed that Alfonso is a registered convicted felon. Alfonso was arrested and faces three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, three counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and three counts of improper exhibition of a firearm and transferred to Lee County Jail.