Warrior Homes of Collier awards scholarships to local veteransCaught on video: Man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen truck
Warrior Homes of Collier awards scholarships to local veterans Four Collier County students with military ties are getting a boost toward their education.
Caught on video: Man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen truck Florida troopers say 36-year-old David Alfonso stole the vehicle in Collier County and then led them on a chase through Lee County to Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin.
Record early voting in SWFL may be linked to recent hurricanes On Monday, thousands of people got in line at their polling places as early voting started for most places in southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Milton leaves Fort Myers Beach residents buried in sand and seeking help Hurricane Milton pushed sand onto the streets of Fort Myers Beach, leaving many residents asking for help.
LEHIGH ACRES East Lee County principal uses lemonade to create gameday tradition East Lee County High School principal Tony Allen uses his lemonade recipe to create a new gameday tradition.
NAPLES Naples man defends home from flood waters One Naples man did not mess around when it came to Hurricane Milton prep. Guy Lollino got five feet of water in his home on Vanderbilt Beach during Hurricane Ian. This time he decided to stack a ton of sandbags and fill the cracks with sprayable Styrofoam.
Detecting pancreatic cancer early with AI A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate.
Lee County restores solid waste services The process of removing garbage and debris from the streets of Lee County has begun.
Algae bloom research turns into useful storm tool Many of us watched helplessly and waited as hurricanes Helene and Milton sent storm surges onto our roads, into our homes and businesses, altering what we know as home forever. At the same time, one Florida Gulf Coast University student saw the storms as a scientific opportunity.
Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
Amendment 1: Establishing partisan school board elections Some school board meetings have become political, with raised voices and the need for security
FORT MYERS Local salon withstands impacts from 3 major hurricanes One hurricane can be devastating; however, three storms will force you to find better ways to prepare for impacts.
Azaleas on the Corner sells plants, paintings, wine in downtown Fort Myers The mother-daughter team of Marie Dyer and Corinne Wimberly already had a business plan in place to start their own shop. They just didn’t have a place to put it.
CLEWISTON Homegoing services announced for 16-year-old killed by stray bullet The family of 16-year-old Ja’yhanna Johnson, who was shot and killed by a stray bullet, has announced memorial plans.
NAPLES Naples police hosting ‘Paws Fest’ to encourage dog adoptions The Naples Police Department will host Paws Fest to the public, where they can win a chance to take home a furry friend.
Warrior Homes of Collier awards scholarships to local veterans Four Collier County students with military ties are getting a boost toward their education.
Caught on video: Man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen truck Florida troopers say 36-year-old David Alfonso stole the vehicle in Collier County and then led them on a chase through Lee County to Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin.
Record early voting in SWFL may be linked to recent hurricanes On Monday, thousands of people got in line at their polling places as early voting started for most places in southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Milton leaves Fort Myers Beach residents buried in sand and seeking help Hurricane Milton pushed sand onto the streets of Fort Myers Beach, leaving many residents asking for help.
LEHIGH ACRES East Lee County principal uses lemonade to create gameday tradition East Lee County High School principal Tony Allen uses his lemonade recipe to create a new gameday tradition.
NAPLES Naples man defends home from flood waters One Naples man did not mess around when it came to Hurricane Milton prep. Guy Lollino got five feet of water in his home on Vanderbilt Beach during Hurricane Ian. This time he decided to stack a ton of sandbags and fill the cracks with sprayable Styrofoam.
Detecting pancreatic cancer early with AI A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate.
Lee County restores solid waste services The process of removing garbage and debris from the streets of Lee County has begun.
Algae bloom research turns into useful storm tool Many of us watched helplessly and waited as hurricanes Helene and Milton sent storm surges onto our roads, into our homes and businesses, altering what we know as home forever. At the same time, one Florida Gulf Coast University student saw the storms as a scientific opportunity.
Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
Amendment 1: Establishing partisan school board elections Some school board meetings have become political, with raised voices and the need for security
FORT MYERS Local salon withstands impacts from 3 major hurricanes One hurricane can be devastating; however, three storms will force you to find better ways to prepare for impacts.
Azaleas on the Corner sells plants, paintings, wine in downtown Fort Myers The mother-daughter team of Marie Dyer and Corinne Wimberly already had a business plan in place to start their own shop. They just didn’t have a place to put it.
CLEWISTON Homegoing services announced for 16-year-old killed by stray bullet The family of 16-year-old Ja’yhanna Johnson, who was shot and killed by a stray bullet, has announced memorial plans.
NAPLES Naples police hosting ‘Paws Fest’ to encourage dog adoptions The Naples Police Department will host Paws Fest to the public, where they can win a chance to take home a furry friend.
New details have been released on a chase involving a stolen truck. Florida troopers say 36-year-old David Alfonso stole the vehicle in Collier County and then led them on a chase through Lee County to Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin. There, they performed a pit maneuver and with the help of Lee County deputies, they caught him. Deep tire marks were in the grass after the Florida Highway Patrol’s pit maneuver caused the suspect to crash. With drones and K-9s, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office tracked him down. It turns out the suspect has 18 prior driver’s license suspensions and is what law enforcement calls a “habitual offender.” LCSO said the pursuit started when deputies responded to a call for burglary at Angelina’s Ristorante in Bonita Springs on Saturday night. Alfonso was spotted watching the valets before investigators say he attempted to steal a Ferrari. Alfredo’s arrest report states that he took off from the restaurant in the truck he showed up in: a stolen F250 white pickup truck from Collier County. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol and LCSO all pursued him. Alfonso tried to take off on foot, but it didn’t take long to track him down. Deputies quickly found Alfonso hiding in a drainage ditch. People in the area told us they’re grateful for law enforcement’s quick response. Dominika from Estero said, “I’m glad that they did because he’s putting a lot of people at risk, not only just himself, so it was a big liability. “ Alfonso faces a slew of charges, including grand theft, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, reckless driving and driving with a suspended license. He remains in the Lee County Jail.