Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia businessDeath investigation underway at Nasturtium Drive near Punta Gorda
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Near Punta Gorda Death investigation underway at Nasturtium Drive near Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood just south of Punta Gorda.
cape coral Social media influencer arrested again for theft at same Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing $225 worth of items from a Target on Pine Island Road.
BONITA SPRINGS Miracle Moment: Beads of courage honor girl’s cancer fight A teenager from Bonita Springs High School experienced bone pain and bruises that was later diagnosed as leukemia.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree is a keystone architect in the Naples community Matthew Kragh, the founder of MHK Architecture, is responsible for several notable landmarks in the Naples community.
FORT MYERS BEACH More discussions happening for future of Red Coconut RV on Fort Myers Beach The Red Coconut RV park on Fort Myers Beach could turn into luxury condos. Seagate Development plans to build 137 condos with beachfront views.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold Monday with breezier conditions expected throughout the afternoon.
St. Matthew’s House opens shelters amid colder temperature drop Due to the colder temperature in Florida, St. Matthew’s House has opened its emergency shelters for those who need a reprieve from the chilly weather.
NAPLES Naples Zoo throws event for Golisano Children’s Hospital The Naples Zoo closed its doors to the public early Sunday and reopened only for a special group of children and their families.
Rick Scott reacts to Joe Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for his felony gun and tax convictions on Sunday evening.
CLEWISTON Law enforcement presence at Clewiston home According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a law enforcement presence at 1750 Hookers Point Road in Clewiston on Sunday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office to launch school safety program According to a Facebook post by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, they are set to launch a School Zone Speed Enforcement Program on Dec. 2.
TICE Man arrested for breaking into home, stabbing woman in Tice The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Sunday for breaking into a home and stabbing a woman.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida’s RSW sees crowds surge after Thanksgiving weekend From our roads to our skies, millions of Americans are heading home from Thanksgiving celebrations.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Near Punta Gorda Death investigation underway at Nasturtium Drive near Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood just south of Punta Gorda.
cape coral Social media influencer arrested again for theft at same Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a woman accused of stealing $225 worth of items from a Target on Pine Island Road.
BONITA SPRINGS Miracle Moment: Beads of courage honor girl’s cancer fight A teenager from Bonita Springs High School experienced bone pain and bruises that was later diagnosed as leukemia.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree is a keystone architect in the Naples community Matthew Kragh, the founder of MHK Architecture, is responsible for several notable landmarks in the Naples community.
FORT MYERS BEACH More discussions happening for future of Red Coconut RV on Fort Myers Beach The Red Coconut RV park on Fort Myers Beach could turn into luxury condos. Seagate Development plans to build 137 condos with beachfront views.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold Monday with breezier conditions expected throughout the afternoon.
St. Matthew’s House opens shelters amid colder temperature drop Due to the colder temperature in Florida, St. Matthew’s House has opened its emergency shelters for those who need a reprieve from the chilly weather.
NAPLES Naples Zoo throws event for Golisano Children’s Hospital The Naples Zoo closed its doors to the public early Sunday and reopened only for a special group of children and their families.
Rick Scott reacts to Joe Biden’s pardon of son, Hunter President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter for his felony gun and tax convictions on Sunday evening.
CLEWISTON Law enforcement presence at Clewiston home According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a law enforcement presence at 1750 Hookers Point Road in Clewiston on Sunday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office to launch school safety program According to a Facebook post by the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, they are set to launch a School Zone Speed Enforcement Program on Dec. 2.
TICE Man arrested for breaking into home, stabbing woman in Tice The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Sunday for breaking into a home and stabbing a woman.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida’s RSW sees crowds surge after Thanksgiving weekend From our roads to our skies, millions of Americans are heading home from Thanksgiving celebrations.
Rafael Jesus Del-Valle-Jomarron (Credit: CCSO booking photo) A 40-year-old Golden Gate man has been arrested after deputies found evidence of dogfighting at his home. Rafael Jesus Del-Valle-Jomarron turned himself in Friday afternoon, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Del-Valle-Jomarron faces four counts of animal cruelty causing cruel death, pain or suffering, one count of animal fighting and one count of selling, possessing or using equipment for fighting or baiting, the sheriff’s office said. Detectives say Del-Valle-Jomarron is described by deputies as a convicted felon who operated a dogfighting ring in his home in the 2100 block of 52nd Lane of Golden Gate. Multiple dogs removed from Rafael Jesus Del-Valle-Jomarron appeared to have scars and injuries. (Credit: Collier County Sheriff’s Office) The investigation began June 9 after deputies learned of possible animal abuse at the home. Deputies observed multiple dogs with apparent injuries in metal cages in Del-Valle-Jomarron’s backyard, deputies said. Deputies also found multiple roosters with injuries and lost feathers and an above-ground pool filled with sawdust which they say is used as a baiting device. Those who live nearby say that they were surprised to see this happen in their neighborhood. “It’s a quiet neighborhood, you know, everybody talks to everybody, you know,” said Angel Mendoza. Another neighbor didn’t want to be named because they believe they could have ties to one of the injured animals. “Last July we were outside, I just came home from work and two little puppies came running down the street and we were playing with them. My teenage daughter actually saw an ad on Facebook for two puppies that were lost and it turned out that they lived really close to us,” the neighbor said. That neighbor said they never actually saw anything out of the ordinary with the animals. “No, nothing. Not even the day that we returned the puppies. There was like nothing out of the ordinary that I would say there’s something sketchy going on.” Six female bull terriers, one female hound dog, two male bull terriers, and an injured rooster were seized by authorities. Two of the dogs were pregnant. Authorities also found steroids for animals, the sheriff’s office said. One of the dogs found had 249 scars and wounds while another had 109 scars, the sheriff’s office said. The animals were examined and cared for by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and will remain in the care of Collier County Domestic Animal Services. “These innocent animals endured repeated torturous abuse, suffering and pain,” Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said in a statement. “We are pleased that we, along with our partners with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Collier County Domestic Animal Services, have delivered them to a safe and healing environment and are bringing their abuser to justice.” Del-Valle-Jomarron remains in Collier County Jail.