Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wifeMarco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak The Marco Island Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Windward and Bald Eagle Drive.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff addresses FBI investigation in State of the Agency address Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is breaking his silence about the FBI investigation into his department during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
Lee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M The warehouse is at 9111 Cheetos Circle, which is on the east side of Oriole Road, just north of Alico Road in south Fort Myers and west of Interstate 75.
Punta Gorda seeks state funding for high-water rescue vehicles The Punta Gorda fire and police departments requested the purchase of several vehicles.
CLEWISTON Man arrested for allegedly pulling gun during confrontation at Clewiston Walmart Clewiston Police are investigating what led a man to pull a gun at a Walmart during an altercation.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
Florida Disaster Recovery center to temporarily close in observance of President Carter The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center will be closed due to the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of attempting to break into Cape Coral home A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to break into a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood over the weekend.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak The Marco Island Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Windward and Bald Eagle Drive.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff addresses FBI investigation in State of the Agency address Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is breaking his silence about the FBI investigation into his department during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
Lee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M The warehouse is at 9111 Cheetos Circle, which is on the east side of Oriole Road, just north of Alico Road in south Fort Myers and west of Interstate 75.
Punta Gorda seeks state funding for high-water rescue vehicles The Punta Gorda fire and police departments requested the purchase of several vehicles.
CLEWISTON Man arrested for allegedly pulling gun during confrontation at Clewiston Walmart Clewiston Police are investigating what led a man to pull a gun at a Walmart during an altercation.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
Florida Disaster Recovery center to temporarily close in observance of President Carter The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center will be closed due to the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of attempting to break into Cape Coral home A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to break into a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood over the weekend.
Deiondre Clennon (CREDIT: Lee County Sheriff’s Office) A 26-year-old Fort Myers man was arrested and accused of a hit-and-run that happened in June of 2021. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, Deiondre Clennon faces charges of leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury and leaving the scene of a crash with property damage. The traffic crash occurred on June 4, 2021, in the area of 2675 Winkler Avenue. Police said it was a 2-vehicle crash where a woman was pinned, but the driver of a dark-colored sedan involved fled. Witnesses on scene gave detailed descriptions of the suspect and provided photos of the fleeing man. Police said based on DNA technology, print results and photographs, Clennon was arrested.