How to apply for a demolition permit on Fort Myers Beach

The Town of Fort Myers Beach has released information about how you can go about getting a permit to demolish your property on the island. The process has changed from what it was before Hurricane Ian to expedite the process for people trying to rebuild. Fort Myers Beach says a demolition permit must be obtained […]

Texas man arrested for pointing a gun at people in a North Fort Myers restaurant

A man has been arrested after Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies say he pointed a gun at a crowd of people at a North Fort Myers restaurant. Deputies say Cristian Andrade Banegas, 34, was arrested after the incident at a restaurant on Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday. According […]

Cape Coral reminding residents of year-round lawn watering schedule

With Southwest Florida entering its dry season, the City of Cape Coral is reminding residents of their recently updated lawn watering schedule. The city adopted the two-day watering schedule in June and says the change will help reduce the demand for water by 40%. Residents in Cape Coral can only water their lawns at certain […]

Cape Coral High School student arrested, accused of making school shooting threat

Cape Coral police have arrested a Cape Coral High School student they say threatened to shoot up the school. Police say Madison Trumpy, 19, was arrested on December 1 and accused of writing a threat on a bathroom stall. According to police, a school resource officer was told about the threat that said, “I have […]

2 Fort Myers men win $1M each on 500X The Cash scratch-off game

Two men from Fort Myers are each a million dollars richer thanks to the Florida Lottery’s 500X The Cash scratch-off game. Wesley Sanek, 39, and Michael Murray, 63, scratched their way to the big winnings, and both took the money in a one-time lump sum payment of $820,000. Sanek purchased his winning ticket from Publix […]

Crash

Tampa woman killed in crash on I-75 in Collier County

The Florida Highway Patrol says a woman from Tampa died after a single-vehicle crash on northbound I-75 Tuesday morning. Troopers say the 56-year-old Tampa woman was driving north on I-75 just before Exit 111 to Immokalee Road at around 6 a.m. when her SUV traveled off the roadway and hit several trees. FHP says there were […]

Fort Myers police seeking help locating murder suspect

The Fort Myers Police Department is looking for information on the location of a man wanted for murder earlier this year. Police say Hector Edgardo Perdomo, 24, is wanted for murder, attempted murder, and aggravated assault with a firearm. Perdomo is accused of shooting and killing Alfredo Aragon Arvea on November 13 in the El […]

2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival

Featured sommeliers announced for 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival

The 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival has announced its list of featured sommeliers for the event. “In Perfect Harmony” is the theme for the event, which will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples from February 3 through the 5th. The 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival marks 23 years of raising money for […]

Driver killed after train strikes semitruck on US-27 in Hendry County

The driver of a tractor trailer is dead after his truck was hit by a train in Hendry County Monday morning. Florida Highway Patrol says a 37-year-old Opa Locka man driving the truck was headed east on US-27, west of Flagler Street, at around 2:45 a.m. when he drove through a railroad crossing gate and […]