Charlotte County homeowners consider elevating homesClewiston man shoots friend over alleged sexual crime against relative
Charlotte County homeowners consider elevating homes Recent hurricanes and flooding events prompted some Charlotte County homeowners to either demolish or elevate their homes.
CLEWISTON Clewiston man shoots friend over alleged sexual crime against relative There is new information about a murder in Clewiston earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge design vote aims to improve traffic flow Residents and drivers in Cape Coral have long shared a common frustration: traffic congestion, particularly on Cape Coral Parkway.
Symptoms and treatment for pleurisy, the inflammation of lungs’ lining This winter season in Southwest Florida has been rampant with illness, from flu to viral infections.
Lee Commissioners continue commitment to improving county’s transportation network The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to improving the county’s transportation network.
NAPLES Young bobcat injured by car; rehabilitated, released into Naples A previously injured young bobcat has been released back into the wild through the collaborative efforts of several Florida environmental agencies.
Florida house speaker appoints Charlotte County sheriff to state immigration enforcement council Florida House Speaker has appointed Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell to the state immigration enforcement council.
Man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking in Southwest Florida A drug trafficker has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in Southwest Florida.
Craft supplier Joann to shutter 3 SWFL stores, 500 nationwide The big box craft chain based in Hudson, Ohio, is closing its North Naples store at 6424 Naples Blvd., the Estero store at Coconut Point and the Fort Myers store in South Plaza on Cleveland Avenue.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Police Department Chaplain Rev. Bill Klossner passes away The Punta Gorda Police Department announced the passing of their Chaplain, Reverend Bill Klossner.
Man dies after struck by car while attempting to pick up trash bag on SR-80 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pickup truck and a car that hospitalized one man on State Road 80 in Hendry County.
the weather authority Partly cloudy and milder this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking increased cloud coverage along with milder conditions this Tuesday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Shell Factory & Nature Park’s final auction begins The Shell Factory & Nature Park has launched its final auction, allowing fans of the now-closed Southwest Florida landmark to take home several valued items.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers to discuss fluoride in water during next city council meeting The debate over fluoride in drinking water has been reignited following an announcement by the Florida surgeon general urging cities to halt fluoride treatment.
ESTERO Gator stuck on Estero porch gives homeowner a wild surprise Sunday night Imagine glancing out your back door and seeing a gator sliding around on your deck. That’s exactly what happened to an Estero homeowner who found an unexpected visitor on their property.
Charlotte County homeowners consider elevating homes Recent hurricanes and flooding events prompted some Charlotte County homeowners to either demolish or elevate their homes.
CLEWISTON Clewiston man shoots friend over alleged sexual crime against relative There is new information about a murder in Clewiston earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge design vote aims to improve traffic flow Residents and drivers in Cape Coral have long shared a common frustration: traffic congestion, particularly on Cape Coral Parkway.
Symptoms and treatment for pleurisy, the inflammation of lungs’ lining This winter season in Southwest Florida has been rampant with illness, from flu to viral infections.
Lee Commissioners continue commitment to improving county’s transportation network The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to improving the county’s transportation network.
NAPLES Young bobcat injured by car; rehabilitated, released into Naples A previously injured young bobcat has been released back into the wild through the collaborative efforts of several Florida environmental agencies.
Florida house speaker appoints Charlotte County sheriff to state immigration enforcement council Florida House Speaker has appointed Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell to the state immigration enforcement council.
Man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking in Southwest Florida A drug trafficker has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in Southwest Florida.
Craft supplier Joann to shutter 3 SWFL stores, 500 nationwide The big box craft chain based in Hudson, Ohio, is closing its North Naples store at 6424 Naples Blvd., the Estero store at Coconut Point and the Fort Myers store in South Plaza on Cleveland Avenue.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Police Department Chaplain Rev. Bill Klossner passes away The Punta Gorda Police Department announced the passing of their Chaplain, Reverend Bill Klossner.
Man dies after struck by car while attempting to pick up trash bag on SR-80 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pickup truck and a car that hospitalized one man on State Road 80 in Hendry County.
the weather authority Partly cloudy and milder this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking increased cloud coverage along with milder conditions this Tuesday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Shell Factory & Nature Park’s final auction begins The Shell Factory & Nature Park has launched its final auction, allowing fans of the now-closed Southwest Florida landmark to take home several valued items.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers to discuss fluoride in water during next city council meeting The debate over fluoride in drinking water has been reignited following an announcement by the Florida surgeon general urging cities to halt fluoride treatment.
ESTERO Gator stuck on Estero porch gives homeowner a wild surprise Sunday night Imagine glancing out your back door and seeing a gator sliding around on your deck. That’s exactly what happened to an Estero homeowner who found an unexpected visitor on their property.
It has been more than 100 days since Lauren Dumolo was last seen. On Saturday, her family and her community organized a ride to keep her name out there. Saturday morning, family and friends of the missing Cape Coral mother took to the streets for a bike ride. There were motorcycles, t-shirts and some tears, all to honor Lauren Dumolo. “She always had a smile on her face. She had the biggest heart, the biggest soul. She would give you the shirt off her back, the last dollar in her pocket,” said Paul Dumolo, Lauren’s dad. Her sister, Cassie Carey said, “Her and I have grown up together from the start. She was my first best friend. She was never not by my side so I’m hoping that one day will be able to bring her home and have her by our side again.” It’s been over three months since Lauren disappeared. Her family has been spending every waking second with thinking agonizing thoughts. “One minute I’m hopeful and I think today’s the day that we find her and bring her home and then of course the next minute my thoughts are negative,” Carey said. “You know, why isn’t she home? What happened to her? Where is she? Are we ever going to find her?” Paul says that many think it could never happen to them…until it does. “You hear about other people going through things like this and you think it could never happen to you and then your little bubble breaks and your world is turned upside down,” he said. The Cape Coral community has been right by the family’s side during this entire ordeal. They refuse to let her name or case disappear. “I probably could have been Lauren at some point you know,” said Danielle Langevin, who helped organize today’s event. Hope Shepherd, of North Fort Myers, rode her motorcycle in Saturday’s event. “If I was missing, my son would be beside himself. He would be lost. He would be searching every day to try to find me,” she said. So they all got together to hold ‘Ride For Lauren.’ The bike ride and fundraiser is meant to make sure that her name isn’t forgotten. The community encourages anyone who has information about Lauren’s disappearance to come forward. The money raised from the fundraiser is set to go towards Crime Stoppers and search efforts. But they also hope an incident like this won’t repeat itself. “It shouldn’t happen anywhere especially in Cape Coral. It’s just a close-knit community here,” said Rusty Spinelli of Cape Coral. All in all, Cape Coral and Lauren Dumolo’s family just hope to get closer to closure. “I wake up and I think you know maybe this was just a bad dream and then I realize it’s reality and it’s just not easy. It’s very hard,” said Carey. “It’s time for her to come home it’s time for an arrest. It’s time for justice,” Langevin added. If you or someone you know has information about the disappearance of Lauren Dumolo, they are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477 or the Cape Coral Police Department at (239)574-3223.