Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeksCaught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeks Popular Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s has reopened just six weeks after enduring damage from back-to-back storms.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral roofing business owes $2M to IRS after guilty plea The owner of a Cape Coral roofing business owes the Internal Revenue Service over $2 million after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
FDA approves new shoulder implant From high school seniors to senior citizens, more than 100,000 people will need a shoulder replacement each year.
Private Sky sues future competitor at RSW Private Sky Aviation Services will be getting future competition from a company with trillions of dollars in assets.
Taberna Burntwood opens rebranded tavern at Mercato in North Naples The Mercato restaurant’s difference in decor is clearly striking. Taberna is less rustic and more modern.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
IONA Iona home catches fire, at least 2 vehicles also ruined A person lost their home and at least two vehicles after a fire engulfed their property.
FORT MYERS LeeTran scheduled to resume trolley system this month LeeTran brings back the popular seasonal River District trolleys and Fort Myers Beach tram later this month.
MBA Transportation no longer sole transporter at RSW After serving Southwest Florida locals and travelers for nearly 20 years, MBA Transportation is being forced to leave its booth at Southwest Florida International Airport.
WINK NEWS Veterans Day events across Southwest Florida Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served in the military.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested this week after allegedly being caught in possession of child pornography.
FORT MYERS Free dental work for veterans event to be held in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Laser Dentistry will provide free dental work for veterans as part of its Day of Service Program.
MATLACHA Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s reopens after six weeks Popular Matlacha restaurant Miceli’s has reopened just six weeks after enduring damage from back-to-back storms.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral roofing business owes $2M to IRS after guilty plea The owner of a Cape Coral roofing business owes the Internal Revenue Service over $2 million after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
FDA approves new shoulder implant From high school seniors to senior citizens, more than 100,000 people will need a shoulder replacement each year.
Private Sky sues future competitor at RSW Private Sky Aviation Services will be getting future competition from a company with trillions of dollars in assets.
Taberna Burntwood opens rebranded tavern at Mercato in North Naples The Mercato restaurant’s difference in decor is clearly striking. Taberna is less rustic and more modern.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
IONA Iona home catches fire, at least 2 vehicles also ruined A person lost their home and at least two vehicles after a fire engulfed their property.
FORT MYERS LeeTran scheduled to resume trolley system this month LeeTran brings back the popular seasonal River District trolleys and Fort Myers Beach tram later this month.
MBA Transportation no longer sole transporter at RSW After serving Southwest Florida locals and travelers for nearly 20 years, MBA Transportation is being forced to leave its booth at Southwest Florida International Airport.
WINK NEWS Veterans Day events across Southwest Florida Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served in the military.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested this week after allegedly being caught in possession of child pornography.
FORT MYERS Free dental work for veterans event to be held in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Laser Dentistry will provide free dental work for veterans as part of its Day of Service Program.
Jatavion Kaijal Adams Craig (Credit: LCSO booking photo) The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Thursday afternoon to announce an arrest was made in the shooting that occurred Monday on Fort Myers Beach. The suspect is 18-year-old Jatavion Kaijal Adams Craig of Eufala, Alabama. Sheriff Carmine Marceno says he fired several rounds at the beach during the Memorial Day incident and then got away from the scene. Local police found and arrested him in southeastern Alabama. “Our detectives are there now as we speak, and they are bringing this thug back to Lee County to face his charges,” Marceno said during the press conference. “Let me make myself clear, this violence and reckless disregard for human life will not be tolerated in our county.” Marceno said Craig has family ties to Lee County but is not a resident. Deputies say a group of people began fighting and someone fired a gun on the beach, which was crowded for Memorial Day. They released photos of two men they wanted to question, hoping someone would identify them. One of them was later confirmed to not be a suspect but rather a witness investigators wanted to speak with. No one was injured in the shooting. Craig faces charges for aggravated assault with a firearm and discharging a firearm in public, and he could still face added charges. Craig was booked into the Lee County jail early Friday and went before a judge hours later. Bond was set at $325,000, and because LCSO considers him to be a flight risk, he’ll have to wear a GPS monitor if he released from jail. People told us they’re thankful the suspect is in custody. They’re also thankful no one was shot while crowds of people were here enjoying the holiday. “Citizens who choose to enjoy a day at the beach will not be disturbed and terrified with chaos,” Marceno said. Now, many we spoke to hope the shooting doesn’t hurt tourism and keep people away from Fort Myers Beach. “If you’re here as a tourist, you’re here for a couple days. You can get in trouble, go home. You think nobody knows anything,” said David Proulx. After the shooting, investigators say tips came flooding in, leading them to Craig. “I guarantee you 99.9% of the people that come here and visit, they’re awesome. I love it. I love tourist season down here,” Proulx said. “People are great. They’re fun. But you always got that .1%.” Because of the holiday weekend, more deputies were patrolling the beach, which meant a faster response time. That’s one reason why people say they feel comfortable and safe coming back. “Things happen all the time,” said Alec Paulsell. “Tempers flare, beef, you know there’s beef within everyone here. But hopefully, it won’t escalate to that kind of circumstance going forward.” You can watch the LCSO press conference announcing Craig’s arrest below or by clicking here.