LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.Â
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.Â
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
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.