BABCOCK RANCH Dodging pet scams during the holidays Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers auto shop raises money for family of slain deputy A Fort Myers auto shop is raising money for the family of a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed on Sunday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024.
NAPLES Naples cancels fireworks celebration Setting off fireworks feels like a normal part of any big holiday, especially when ringing in the new year, but if you are going to be in Naples to ring in 2025 they won’t be a part of your celebration.
Avoiding mayhem during the holiday season Nothing like the holiday season to bring out the latent perfectionist in all of us.
FORT MYERS Grant for nontraditional students offered at FGCU One Southwest Florida native is trading in her cap and gown for a ruler and chalkboard, ready to begin a new chapter in her life.
Procession for Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty A procession will commence Friday following the funeral and honors for the Charlotte County sergeant who was killed in the line of duty.
Housing planned on site of closing Fort Myers junkyard after $2.8M public-private deal On Dec. 17, Megen Construction bought 5 acres for $1.25 million, including 3312 Edison Ave. and 2419 Henderson Ave.
Mayon Asian American Restaurant opens in Charlotte County For his fourth eatery, Chris Lansdale wanted to do something different.
LEE COUNTY Sarasota man pleads guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with minor in Lee County A Sarasota man has pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor from Lee County.
PUNTA GORDA CCSO memorial vehicle now on display for community to pay respects to fallen sergeant The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office memorial vehicle, once assigned to the late deputy Sgt. Mike Wilson, has been staged to memorialize fallen deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department closes multiple cases after traffic stop arrest The Cape Coral Police Department has made an arrest in recent criminal investigations involving theft and property damage.
Suspect in Trump’s Florida assassination attempt faces new charges State Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced her office will pursue attempted felony murder charges on the man who tried to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump while he was golfing in West Pam Beach.
FORT MYERS Lee County to open parking lot on County City Annex on Hendry Street as public paid parking Lee County will open the parking lot at the County City Annex to be used as paid public parking beginning next year.
20-year-old man killed following head-on crash in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred between a car and truck in Charlotte County.
BABCOCK RANCH Dodging pet scams during the holidays Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers auto shop raises money for family of slain deputy A Fort Myers auto shop is raising money for the family of a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed on Sunday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024.
NAPLES Naples cancels fireworks celebration Setting off fireworks feels like a normal part of any big holiday, especially when ringing in the new year, but if you are going to be in Naples to ring in 2025 they won’t be a part of your celebration.
Avoiding mayhem during the holiday season Nothing like the holiday season to bring out the latent perfectionist in all of us.
FORT MYERS Grant for nontraditional students offered at FGCU One Southwest Florida native is trading in her cap and gown for a ruler and chalkboard, ready to begin a new chapter in her life.
Procession for Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty A procession will commence Friday following the funeral and honors for the Charlotte County sergeant who was killed in the line of duty.
Housing planned on site of closing Fort Myers junkyard after $2.8M public-private deal On Dec. 17, Megen Construction bought 5 acres for $1.25 million, including 3312 Edison Ave. and 2419 Henderson Ave.
Mayon Asian American Restaurant opens in Charlotte County For his fourth eatery, Chris Lansdale wanted to do something different.
LEE COUNTY Sarasota man pleads guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with minor in Lee County A Sarasota man has pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor from Lee County.
PUNTA GORDA CCSO memorial vehicle now on display for community to pay respects to fallen sergeant The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office memorial vehicle, once assigned to the late deputy Sgt. Mike Wilson, has been staged to memorialize fallen deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department closes multiple cases after traffic stop arrest The Cape Coral Police Department has made an arrest in recent criminal investigations involving theft and property damage.
Suspect in Trump’s Florida assassination attempt faces new charges State Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced her office will pursue attempted felony murder charges on the man who tried to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump while he was golfing in West Pam Beach.
FORT MYERS Lee County to open parking lot on County City Annex on Hendry Street as public paid parking Lee County will open the parking lot at the County City Annex to be used as paid public parking beginning next year.
20-year-old man killed following head-on crash in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred between a car and truck in Charlotte County.
Randi Romanoff. (Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office) The woman who pled guilty to misusing money donated to add lights where a Lee County student was killed at a bus stop is expected in court after being accused of failing to pay restitution ordered by the court. According to court documents, Randi Romanoff, 33, failed to pay the $180 restitution for April, May, August, October, and December for a total of $900 in missed payments. Romanoff agreed to the $180 monthly payments to pay off $20,000 in restitution as a condition of a plea deal she took in 2021. Romanoff was arrested in September of 2020 after she set up a nonprofit in the name of Layla Aiken, an 8-year-old girl killed by a car at her school bus stop in Cape Coral. The nonprofit Lights for Layla generated more than $72,000 that donors believed would go toward helping improve bus stop safety. Some of the funds went to the Aiken family; other funds were used for beach resorts, toll violations, and retail shopping. Romanoff is expected to appear in court for the probation violations on Monday.