LEE COUNTY East Lee County football off to best start in school history There’s a new energy in the halls of East Lee County High School, because a 3-0 start is a first for Jaguar football.
RSV vaccine for mothers can help baby Now, a new FDA-approved vaccine can protect your baby, even before the little one is born.
Harris’ past debates: A prosecutor’s style with narrative flair but risks in a matchup with Trump Harris faces former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, who will participate in his seventh general election debate since 2016 for an event that will be seen by tens of millions of viewers just as early voting in November’s election starts around the country.
Collier commissioners approve tax rates, consider repaying Conservation Collier Collier County commissioners on Sept. 5 tentatively approved the $2.98 billion 2024-25 budget, but didn’t resolve whether to repay $29.6 million they took from Conservation Collier to help cover a more than $60 million shortfall last year.
LEE COUNTY Jury finds man guilty of molesting child in Lee County A jury has found a Lehigh Acres man guilty of sending inappropriate messages and molesting a child following a three-day trial.
CAPE CORAL 2 teens plead not guilty in murder of 15-year-old Cape Coral girl Two teens accused of murdering a 15-year-old girl in Cape Coral have both entered a plea of not guilty.
lehigh acres Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of a fatal hit-and-run crash in Lehigh Acres.
LABELLE 2 teens accused of shooting threats at LaBelle Middle School, high school Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly posting shooting threats toward LaBelle Middle School and LaBelle High School.
NAPLES Deadline nearing for contract negotiations between NCH and Florida Blue The fight between NCH and Florida Blue is down to the wire as both sides haven’t reached an agreement for months.
The Weather Authority Tropical Storm Francine forms in western Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Francine as it heads north over the western Gulf of Mexico and into Louisana.
the weather authority The Weather Authority: more rain and storms for Monday afternoon, evening The Weather Authority is tracking rain and storms as tropical moisture continues to move throughout Southwest Florida on Monday.
Mega Millions jackpot balloons to $800M The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players again as the prize money has increased to $800 million.
CAPE CORAL House fire in Cape Coral displaces family A house fire broke out causing confusion and displacing a family in Cape Coral.
ATV crash leaves 5 minors injured in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash between a Toyota Camry and an ATV left at least five minors injured Sunday evening.
Lawnmower fire leaves Collier County home with extensive damage According to authorities, a lawnmower fire in Collier County left a home with extensive damage Sunday afternoon.
LEE COUNTY East Lee County football off to best start in school history There’s a new energy in the halls of East Lee County High School, because a 3-0 start is a first for Jaguar football.
RSV vaccine for mothers can help baby Now, a new FDA-approved vaccine can protect your baby, even before the little one is born.
Harris’ past debates: A prosecutor’s style with narrative flair but risks in a matchup with Trump Harris faces former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, who will participate in his seventh general election debate since 2016 for an event that will be seen by tens of millions of viewers just as early voting in November’s election starts around the country.
Collier commissioners approve tax rates, consider repaying Conservation Collier Collier County commissioners on Sept. 5 tentatively approved the $2.98 billion 2024-25 budget, but didn’t resolve whether to repay $29.6 million they took from Conservation Collier to help cover a more than $60 million shortfall last year.
LEE COUNTY Jury finds man guilty of molesting child in Lee County A jury has found a Lehigh Acres man guilty of sending inappropriate messages and molesting a child following a three-day trial.
CAPE CORAL 2 teens plead not guilty in murder of 15-year-old Cape Coral girl Two teens accused of murdering a 15-year-old girl in Cape Coral have both entered a plea of not guilty.
lehigh acres Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of a fatal hit-and-run crash in Lehigh Acres.
LABELLE 2 teens accused of shooting threats at LaBelle Middle School, high school Two juveniles have been arrested after allegedly posting shooting threats toward LaBelle Middle School and LaBelle High School.
NAPLES Deadline nearing for contract negotiations between NCH and Florida Blue The fight between NCH and Florida Blue is down to the wire as both sides haven’t reached an agreement for months.
The Weather Authority Tropical Storm Francine forms in western Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Francine as it heads north over the western Gulf of Mexico and into Louisana.
the weather authority The Weather Authority: more rain and storms for Monday afternoon, evening The Weather Authority is tracking rain and storms as tropical moisture continues to move throughout Southwest Florida on Monday.
Mega Millions jackpot balloons to $800M The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players again as the prize money has increased to $800 million.
CAPE CORAL House fire in Cape Coral displaces family A house fire broke out causing confusion and displacing a family in Cape Coral.
ATV crash leaves 5 minors injured in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash between a Toyota Camry and an ATV left at least five minors injured Sunday evening.
Lawnmower fire leaves Collier County home with extensive damage According to authorities, a lawnmower fire in Collier County left a home with extensive damage Sunday afternoon.
Judge banging gavel. Stock photo A former U.S. Army soldier from Wisconsin has been sentenced to consecutive life sentences for the 2018 double homicide and armed robbery of an Estero couple. Alex Jared Zwiefelhofer, 27, was found guilty on March 8 and was sentenced on Tuesday. Zwiefelhofer was sentenced as a result of multiple convictions, including conspiracy to commit robbery and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, robbery, interfering with commerce, discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence which resulted in death, conspiring to kill persons in a foreign country and a violation of the Neutrality Act. RELATED: Two former US Army soldiers indicted for 2018 Estero double-murder According to testimony presented at trial, Serafin “Danny” Lorenzo Jr., 53, and Deana K. Lorenzo, 50, were found dead near the Galleria Center on Corkscrew Road in April of 2018 with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and body. Further investigation revealed that the couple had traveled to Estero from Brooksville, Florida, to purchase several firearms from a listing on a website called Armslist. Zwiefelhofer was identified as one of two individuals who was believed to have murdered the couple during an armed robbery of the $3,000 that the couple intended to use to purchase the guns. Zwiefelhofer’s co-defendant, Craig Lang, was extradited back to the U.S. from Ukraine in June for his role in the shooting. He is currently in Lee County Jail awaiting trial. Zwiefelhofer, who had previously fought in Ukraine in 2017 after going AWOL from the U.S. Army, planned to fight the Venezuelan government and committed the robbery of the couple to get money to fund his travel to Venezuela. “There’s no question that Zwiefelhofer belongs behind bars and his life sentence guarantees that will happen,” said Special Agent Matthew Fodor from the FBI Tampa Division. “When it comes to tackling the violent crime threat, our model is to work together with our state and local law enforcement partners to maximize impact, and this case highlights those efforts with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. We will stop at nothing to protect our communities from these threats.” The FBI and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office investigated this case. “In collaboration with our law enforcement partners, no stone was left unturned in the investigation and federal prosecution of this case,” stated U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg. “This defendant committed heinous crimes, and justice was served.” Zwiefelhofer has also been ordered to pay restitution of $10,886 to the victims’ family members.