CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal crueltyThe Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach
CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal cruelty Our deputies swear an oath to serve and protect everyone in our county, even those with four legs.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach Will they stay or will they go? Tuesday is the day six properties on Fort Myers Beach fight to stay.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak The Marco Island Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Windward and Bald Eagle Drive.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff addresses FBI investigation in State of the Agency address Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is breaking his silence about the FBI investigation into his department during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
Lee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M The warehouse is at 9111 Cheetos Circle, which is on the east side of Oriole Road, just north of Alico Road in south Fort Myers and west of Interstate 75.
Punta Gorda seeks state funding for high-water rescue vehicles The Punta Gorda fire and police departments requested the purchase of several vehicles.
CLEWISTON Man arrested for allegedly pulling gun during confrontation at Clewiston Walmart Clewiston Police are investigating what led a man to pull a gun at a Walmart during an altercation.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal cruelty Our deputies swear an oath to serve and protect everyone in our county, even those with four legs.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach Will they stay or will they go? Tuesday is the day six properties on Fort Myers Beach fight to stay.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak The Marco Island Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Windward and Bald Eagle Drive.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff addresses FBI investigation in State of the Agency address Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is breaking his silence about the FBI investigation into his department during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
Lee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M The warehouse is at 9111 Cheetos Circle, which is on the east side of Oriole Road, just north of Alico Road in south Fort Myers and west of Interstate 75.
Punta Gorda seeks state funding for high-water rescue vehicles The Punta Gorda fire and police departments requested the purchase of several vehicles.
CLEWISTON Man arrested for allegedly pulling gun during confrontation at Clewiston Walmart Clewiston Police are investigating what led a man to pull a gun at a Walmart during an altercation.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
A handful of Lee County Sheriff’s Office employees founded a nonprofit organization called Home Front Heroes, and they are looking to rezone and build four homes for deputies to live along the North Fort Myers riverfront. The Lee County hearing examiner was scheduled to discuss the rezoning Jan. 9 — recently rescheduled to March 13 — about the 10-acre property at 840 Moody River Road. Her recommendations would be passed along to Lee County commissioners for a vote on whether to change the residential zoning for up to 14 homes to commercial. Home Front Heroes plans to build up to 50,000 square feet of structures, including the four homes, according to its rezoning application. The story of Home Front Heroes so far spans three years and has connections to tens of thousands of dollars in political donations. It involves more than $100,000 taxpayer dollars supporting the nonprofit, paying a former state senator a six-figure salary, plus five figures to a children’s book author with a pen name. It includes the donation of a multimillion-dollar property from a couple of Fort Myers land investors, who are also two of the largest political donors to Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. And it involves a 40-year-old sailing club for children being evicted from the property, with unanswered questions from all of those involved. To read more at Gulfshore Business, click here.