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.
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.
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.
Roberto Mendoza-Correa, 38. (CREDIT: Collier County Sheriff’s Department) A man was arrested after switching the UPC codes on items inside of a Costco in Naples. Roberto Mendoza-Correa, 38, was arrested for grand theft of $750 – $5000 at a Costco in Naples. On June 1, Costco Loss Prevention alerted Collier County Sheriff’s Office that there was someone committing multiple thefts from the business since April 29. According to Collier County Sheriff’s Department, on April 29, Mendoza-Correa placed a generator in his shopping cart. Surveillance camera footage showed Mendoza-Correa standing near the cooler section of the store where he was tampering with the outside of the box of the generator. He then used the self-checkout lane and left the store. Costco learned through Loss Prevention that the UPC on the outside of the generator had been switched for a Dewalt Wet and Dry Vaccum. The generator cost $799 and the wet and dry vacuum was priced at $99. On May 5, Mendoza-Correa picked up a Phillips Diamond toothbrush set valued at $299 and a digital photo frame valued at $160, according to Collier County Sheriff’s Department. He was seen again tampering with the toothbrush box, used self-checkout, and exited the store. Costco Loss Prevention found out that neither of the items Mendoza-Correa had in his possession checked out as they should. The items checked out as toothbrush heads valued at $40 and razors valued at $26, according to reports. Costco provided an estimated loss of $1094 over this period of time. According to Collier County Sheriff’s Department, Mendoza-Correa was seen in Costco again on March 28. Loss Prevention watched Mendoza-Correa peel off a piece of paper and put it onto a speaker. He also had a Ring Security Camera and Nano Leaf in his possession. Loss prevention approached Mendoza-Correa at the self-check-out. Loss prevention saw Mendoza-Correa removing stickers from a box and placing them on the items. The UPC codes did not match the items in his cart, the Nano Leaf and speaker scanned as Udon Noodles bowls valued at $20. Mendoza-Correa said he no longer wanted the other items. He paid for the Ring Security Camera and left the store. On March 28, Mendoza-Correa was approached at a register in Costco, he had items in his possession valued at $869. Mendoza-Correa said he didn’t want the items anymore. The items he had in his possession had UPCs of lesser valued items attached to them, according to reports. Collier County Sheriff’s Department gave Mendoza-Correa a trespass warning and he left the store. On July 23, Mendoza-Correa was arrested at his house for grand theft, according to reports. Collier County Sheriff’s spoke to Mendoza-Correa and determined he was not a U.S citizen. Mendoza-Correa was taken to the Naples Jail Center.