19yo accused of street racing and making “donuts” near fuel pumpsSearch suspended for missing 70-year-old boater after departing from Marco Island
CAPE CORAL 19yo accused of street racing and making “donuts” near fuel pumps The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man accused of street racing and making “donuts” near fuel pumps and pedestrians.
MARCO ISLAND Search suspended for missing 70-year-old boater after departing from Marco Island The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended their search for a missing 70-year-old man after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island.
the weather authority Hotter and drier for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Friday as several Southwest Florida counties will be under a heat advisory.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
17-year-old arrested after fatal crash on SR-82 A 17-year-old is facing vehicular homicide charges after a deadly crash on State Road 82.
NAPLES Former Israeli ambassador comments on presidential debate Former Israeli Ambassador, Michael Oren spoke with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples to discuss the war going on, antisemitism and strengthening the relationship with Israel and the American-Jewish community.
TICE 2 scenes see massive deputy response, family says home was tear-gassed The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is not saying much about two connected crime scenes, one of which saw a house raided where one person was taken into custody after he was smoked out with tear gas.
NORTH NAPLES Deadly crash makes Collier deputies crack down on dangerous drivers The Collier County Sheriff’s office said they are targeting aggressive drivers, speeders and red-light runners in an effort to reduce crashes like the one at the Immokalee Road and Logan Blvd. intersection.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen charged with murder has violent past Polk County charged 17-year-old Collin Griffith with murder after he called 911 claiming his mom fell on a knife during a struggle.
Is someone tracking you with an Apple AirTag? AirTags have helped to solve a life-long problem. Add the Apple devices to your keys and you will always be able to find them. Throw the mini trackers in a suitcase when you fly and you may actually help the airline find them.
Week 3 Band Performances Before we kickoff Week 4 of high school football, let’s check out some of the high school band performances from Week 3.
LEHIGH ACRES New fire station to provide critical help in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue celebrated the opening of Fire Station 107 on Thursday at the corner of Leonard Boulevard and Owen Avenue South.
LEHIGH ACRES Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres A dump truck flipped over in front of a 7-Eleven, destroying the greenery in front of the station.
SANIBEL 120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway As many as 120,000 boulders are helping rebuild the Sanibel Causeway to ensure that it can withstand severe weather events.
CAPE CORAL 19yo accused of street racing and making “donuts” near fuel pumps The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man accused of street racing and making “donuts” near fuel pumps and pedestrians.
MARCO ISLAND Search suspended for missing 70-year-old boater after departing from Marco Island The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended their search for a missing 70-year-old man after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island.
the weather authority Hotter and drier for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Friday as several Southwest Florida counties will be under a heat advisory.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
17-year-old arrested after fatal crash on SR-82 A 17-year-old is facing vehicular homicide charges after a deadly crash on State Road 82.
NAPLES Former Israeli ambassador comments on presidential debate Former Israeli Ambassador, Michael Oren spoke with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples to discuss the war going on, antisemitism and strengthening the relationship with Israel and the American-Jewish community.
TICE 2 scenes see massive deputy response, family says home was tear-gassed The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is not saying much about two connected crime scenes, one of which saw a house raided where one person was taken into custody after he was smoked out with tear gas.
NORTH NAPLES Deadly crash makes Collier deputies crack down on dangerous drivers The Collier County Sheriff’s office said they are targeting aggressive drivers, speeders and red-light runners in an effort to reduce crashes like the one at the Immokalee Road and Logan Blvd. intersection.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen charged with murder has violent past Polk County charged 17-year-old Collin Griffith with murder after he called 911 claiming his mom fell on a knife during a struggle.
Is someone tracking you with an Apple AirTag? AirTags have helped to solve a life-long problem. Add the Apple devices to your keys and you will always be able to find them. Throw the mini trackers in a suitcase when you fly and you may actually help the airline find them.
Week 3 Band Performances Before we kickoff Week 4 of high school football, let’s check out some of the high school band performances from Week 3.
LEHIGH ACRES New fire station to provide critical help in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue celebrated the opening of Fire Station 107 on Thursday at the corner of Leonard Boulevard and Owen Avenue South.
LEHIGH ACRES Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres A dump truck flipped over in front of a 7-Eleven, destroying the greenery in front of the station.
SANIBEL 120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway As many as 120,000 boulders are helping rebuild the Sanibel Causeway to ensure that it can withstand severe weather events.
An Alva man accused of murdering his father and stuffing him in a freezer inside their home has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Jake Hemmert was sentenced Monday morning after withdrawing his previous not-guilty plea, opting for a no-contest plea after being arrested in September 2023. Hemmert pleaded no contest to the charges of second-degree murder with a firearm, tampering with evidence, abuse of a human body and fraudulent use of a credit card. Jake’s sister, Jessica Hemmert, released statements regarding the murder, stating that she has been tormented for the last 354 days since losing her father. The interaction with the judge lasted no longer than 10 minutes. Hemmert must serve a 25-year mandatory minimum followed by 10 years of state probation. He was also ordered no contact with family. Jake Ryan Hemmert mugshot. CREDIT: LCSO Background Brian Hemmert was last heard from around June 20, 2023. Detectives said that’s when the unusual activity with his bank cards began. It’s also around the same time Brian’s son, Jake, started selling off Brian’s possessions. Investigators stated that, at that time, a large freezer chest was delivered to the home. RELATED: Man arrested for killing his father and putting the body in the freezer RELATED: Alva man charged with second-degree murder pleads not guilty According to his arrest report, the killer first told investigators his father was away on a hunting trip. He later said the last time he’d seen his father was when he “dropped him at Punta Gorda Airport for a trip to Utah.” Investigators added that in a follow-up interview, Jake claimed “his father had fled the country to fight human trafficking.” On Sept. 7, after getting an additional search warrant, investigators found Brian Hemmert’s body stuffed in a freezer. On Sept. 13, in a follow-up interview with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, detectives said Jake admitted to “shooting his father in bed but claimed it to be a suicide request from his father.” The mattress was cut up and stuffed in trash bags before being stashed in the attic.