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PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
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ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Officer involved shooting near Fowler and Thompson streets on May 5, 2021. (Credit: FMPD) The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate a shooting involving a Fort Myers police officer and a suspect Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 10 a.m. and caused a shutdown on Fowler Street for more than half of the day. According to FMPD, the encounter with the suspect began at 9:45 a.m. when a suspicious vehicle attempted to enter a secure area of Fort Myers Police Department headquarters on Widman Way. Police officers attempted to investigate by speaking with the subject who was the only person in a silver sedan. “The driver then attempted to drive away out of the parking lot of the Fort Myers Police Department, nearly striking one of the officers that was investigating,” said Officer Kristin Capuzzi, a public information officer with FMPD. Police officers followed the vehicle and attempteddj a felony traffic stop on Fowler St. just south of Thompson Street. We did not learn Wednesday what led to an officer pulling out his gun, but police say he was forced to shoot it at some point during the chase. It’s unconfirmed whether the suspect had a weapon during the encounter with police. According to the FMPD press release, “During the following events, one of our officers was forced to use his duty-issued firearm. The suspect then drove into the retention point where officers entered the water to rescue the suspect who was then transported to Lee Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.” The suspect was shot and taken to Lee Memorial Hospital to be treated for his injuries. The status of his condition also unknown Wednesday. The suspect’s car crashed through a fence and landed in a retention pond. Police say they likely saved the driver when they jumped in the pond to get them out of the car. A woman who works at the Butterfly Estates said she saw a cop get out of his car, start to run and draw his weapon. “He said get down and hold your hands up, don’t move, and then, I thought it would be over, but then, there was a shooting and I heard a pop, pop, pop,” the woman said. “And that’s when we all just ran upstairs because we work in a glass house.” Businesses in the area went on temporary lockdown but were later reopened, employees confirmed. “I saw the policeman with a gun, fired a very controlled two-round shot, is what I heard, and then, got back in his vehicle and went through the light. I heard the crash,” said Tina Noel, who witnessed the shooting. The shooting caused traffic to back up as vehicles traveling south on the Edison Bridge were diverted east onto First Street. “What I saw was very controlled training,” Noel said. It’s unclear if the suspect was shot at while in his vehicle or outside the vehicle. No officers were injured during the encounter or the shooting. The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard department policy, Fort Myers police said. FMPD will investigate the criminal activity of the suspect, but FDLE is tasked with investigating the actions of the officer and whether shooting their agency-issued weapon was justifiable. Police told us they expect to release the name of the driver Thursday. We don’t know the charges the suspect could face yet. Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.