LCSO: Lehigh Acres investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene 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 Police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral.
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 investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene 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 Police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral.
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.
Matthew Sorge Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office A suspect has been arrested for an armed robbery that occurred at a Cape Coral Publix over the weekend. On Wednesday, officers with the Cape Coral Police Department arrested 19-year-old Matthew Bryan Sorge for robbery with a weapon and resisting arrest without violence. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, on Sunday at approximately 12:02 p.m., officers responded to Publix at 1631 Del Prado Boulevard South in reference to a robbery. RELATED: Police investigate fatal stabbing at Florida Publix The caller said a man pulled a knife on a Publix employee who confronted him about shoplifting. He was described as wearing a black face mask, a blue hoodie and a black backpack. He appeared to be in his 20s and left on a black bicycle. The Publix employee told officers he was monitoring the suspect while he was in the store because of his dark clothing. A Publix employee is approaching Matthew Bryan Sorge. Credit: The Cape Coral Police Department He saw the man take a bottle of deodorant and put it in his backpack side pocket, where it was still visible. The employee said the man told him “Don’t touch me,” before pulling up his hoodie and revealing a knife. When the employee told the suspect to leave the premises, the man got onto his bicycle and stated, “You will die,” and that he was coming back. On Monday, Detectives got a call from the school resource officer at North Nicholas High School. They said a student came to his office saying they overheard a classmate, Matthew Sorge, bragging about committing the robbery at Publix. The student said other students were pointing out Sorge had the same Vans shoes as seen on the suspect in the still photos from the robbery. Detectives talked to Sorge, whose story about his whereabouts on Sunday was inconsistent during the interview. Matthew Bryan Sorge. Credit: The Cape Coral Police Department At the time of the interview, he was wearing gray Crocs shoes. Surveillance video from the school showed that he went to school Monday wearing Vans shoes, and after the confession to the students, he switched shoes with another student to the gray Crocs. That student told detectives after they switched shoes, Sorge asked him to throw the Vans into a nearby lake. Detectives found one of the Vans shoes on the shoreline of that lake. On Wednesday at 5:45 p.m., Sorge agreed to be interviewed. When a detective approached him to begin the interview, Sorge backed away and said, “Don’t touch me,” before running away. The detective gave loud verbal commands for Sorge to stop, and while running, Sorge admitted to the robbery. Sorge continued to resist the detective’s efforts to handcuff him. Sorge is being charged with robbery with a weapon and resisting without violence.