Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole programNorth Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Deputies respond to shots fired at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Deputies respond to shots fired at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
Miami-Dade police officer Cesar Echaverry. FACEBOOK On Tuesday afternoon, Miami-Dade officials held a press conference where they identified the officer shot on Monday evening as a five-year veteran of the department, Cesar Echaverry, 29. Echaverry is in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is a member of the Robbery Intervention Detail. Echaverry was shot by a robbery suspect, who later died in a shootout with police. When asked about Echaverry’s condition, MDPD Police Director Freddie Ramirez said, “Out of respect for his family, I don’t want to go into details.” “We are standing tall for Echy,” he added. Echaverry’s parents, sibling and fiance are at his side. He said earlier reports said the officer had died, but Ramirez said, “he is very much still with us, with his family.” A source familiar with the investigation told CBS4 that investigators believe the gunman who shot the officer is 32-year-old Jeremy Willie Horton. Jeremy Willie Horton’s mugshot.ACCURINT Horton reportedly came to Florida from Georgia, where according to court records he was facing kidnapping, battery and cruelty to a child. Those charges were dropped by Cobb County prosecutors last month after the victim in the case stopped cooperating with prosecutors. Horton was wanted in South Florida in connection with an armed robbery in Dania Beach. According to police, Robbery Intervention Detail detectives spotted a vehicle that was involved in an armed robbery in the area of NW 62 Street and NW 17 Avenue. They pulled the driver over but he refused to get out of the vehicle, according to CBS4 news partner The Miami Herald. In an attempt to escape, the driver sped off, striking the detectives’ vehicles. The officers gave chase. It came to an end near NW 62nd Street and 10th Avenue in Liberty City when the suspect crashed into a vehicle. The suspect then bailed out of the vehicle. “An altercation ensued and shots were fired resulting in both the officer and subject shot,” according to a police press release. One officer was shot in the head and the suspect was killed. Three people in the car that was struck were taken to the hospital where they were listed as stable. The injured officer was taken to the Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition. On Monday, August 15th, two armed men robbed a person in the 400 block of East Dania Beach Boulevard and then fled in a white vehicle, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Investigators were able to obtain tag information for the suspects’ vehicle. An alert for it was put out to law enforcement in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Working on information from Broward law enforcement, the Miami Dade RID team began looking for Horton and spotted his vehicle. Dozens of police officers went to the hospital Monday night in a show of support. “We ask that the community, we ask of our fellow officers to stand as one for the officer and his family. We ask of our community and please stand as one and pray. We have hard days ahead of us. We have to do this together as one, as a community, as a law enforcement family,” said Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez said Monday night. “Right now I ask for prayers, good thoughts, and community,” he added. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava went to the hospital, she was clearly shaken by what had happened. “We’re here in solidarity, waiting patiently. The officer is in critical condition. All we can do now is wait and pray and be together,” she said. “So we ask all of you to join us in prayers and support for the family and for the entire law enforcement community.” Police have not released the name of the officer or said how long he’s been with the department. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will take over the investigation since it was an officer-involved shooting. “Upon being informed of this incident, I sent a team of prosecutors to the shooting scene and to the hospital. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will be investigating all the circumstances surrounding this shooting incident. At this time, I am asking our community to pray for the officer, his family and colleagues,” said Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle in a statement. The last Miami-Dade police officers to die in a shootout with a suspect were Detectives Amanda Haworth and Roger Castillo, they were shot and killed in 2011 while trying to arrest a fugitive. The gunman was fatally shot by police. The last Miami-Dade officer who died while on duty was Sgt. Jermaine Brown in 2018 in an ATV crash. The last South Florida officer killed in the line of duty was Hollywood police officer Yandy Chirino who was shot to death on October 18, 2021. Months earlier, FBI agents Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger were killed while trying to arrest a fugitive.