BABCOCK RANCH Dodging pet scams during the holidays Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers auto shop raises money for family of slain deputy A Fort Myers auto shop is raising money for the family of a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed on Sunday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024.
NAPLES Naples cancels fireworks celebration Setting off fireworks feels like a normal part of any big holiday, especially when ringing in the new year, but if you are going to be in Naples to ring in 2025 they won’t be a part of your celebration.
Avoiding mayhem during the holiday season Nothing like the holiday season to bring out the latent perfectionist in all of us.
FORT MYERS Grant for nontraditional students offered at FGCU One Southwest Florida native is trading in her cap and gown for a ruler and chalkboard, ready to begin a new chapter in her life.
Procession for Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty A procession will commence Friday following the funeral and honors for the Charlotte County sergeant who was killed in the line of duty.
Housing planned on site of closing Fort Myers junkyard after $2.8M public-private deal On Dec. 17, Megen Construction bought 5 acres for $1.25 million, including 3312 Edison Ave. and 2419 Henderson Ave.
Mayon Asian American Restaurant opens in Charlotte County For his fourth eatery, Chris Lansdale wanted to do something different.
LEE COUNTY Sarasota man pleads guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with minor in Lee County A Sarasota man has pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor from Lee County.
PUNTA GORDA CCSO memorial vehicle now on display for community to pay respects to fallen sergeant The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office memorial vehicle, once assigned to the late deputy Sgt. Mike Wilson, has been staged to memorialize fallen deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department closes multiple cases after traffic stop arrest The Cape Coral Police Department has made an arrest in recent criminal investigations involving theft and property damage.
Suspect in Trump’s Florida assassination attempt faces new charges State Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced her office will pursue attempted felony murder charges on the man who tried to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump while he was golfing in West Pam Beach.
FORT MYERS Lee County to open parking lot on County City Annex on Hendry Street as public paid parking Lee County will open the parking lot at the County City Annex to be used as paid public parking beginning next year.
20-year-old man killed following head-on crash in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred between a car and truck in Charlotte County.
BABCOCK RANCH Dodging pet scams during the holidays Many are welcoming new pets into their homes this holiday season; however, for some people, the only thing they’ll find sitting under their tree is a scam.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers auto shop raises money for family of slain deputy A Fort Myers auto shop is raising money for the family of a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was killed on Sunday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 18, 2024.
NAPLES Naples cancels fireworks celebration Setting off fireworks feels like a normal part of any big holiday, especially when ringing in the new year, but if you are going to be in Naples to ring in 2025 they won’t be a part of your celebration.
Avoiding mayhem during the holiday season Nothing like the holiday season to bring out the latent perfectionist in all of us.
FORT MYERS Grant for nontraditional students offered at FGCU One Southwest Florida native is trading in her cap and gown for a ruler and chalkboard, ready to begin a new chapter in her life.
Procession for Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty A procession will commence Friday following the funeral and honors for the Charlotte County sergeant who was killed in the line of duty.
Housing planned on site of closing Fort Myers junkyard after $2.8M public-private deal On Dec. 17, Megen Construction bought 5 acres for $1.25 million, including 3312 Edison Ave. and 2419 Henderson Ave.
Mayon Asian American Restaurant opens in Charlotte County For his fourth eatery, Chris Lansdale wanted to do something different.
LEE COUNTY Sarasota man pleads guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with minor in Lee County A Sarasota man has pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor from Lee County.
PUNTA GORDA CCSO memorial vehicle now on display for community to pay respects to fallen sergeant The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office memorial vehicle, once assigned to the late deputy Sgt. Mike Wilson, has been staged to memorialize fallen deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department closes multiple cases after traffic stop arrest The Cape Coral Police Department has made an arrest in recent criminal investigations involving theft and property damage.
Suspect in Trump’s Florida assassination attempt faces new charges State Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced her office will pursue attempted felony murder charges on the man who tried to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump while he was golfing in West Pam Beach.
FORT MYERS Lee County to open parking lot on County City Annex on Hendry Street as public paid parking Lee County will open the parking lot at the County City Annex to be used as paid public parking beginning next year.
20-year-old man killed following head-on crash in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred between a car and truck in Charlotte County.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte High School student arrested for making threat on Snapchat The Punta Gorda Police Department says it arrested a Charlotte High School student on Thursday for making a threat against the school on Snapchat. Officers say they received a tip about the threat from North Port police that a student posted on Snapchat, saying they planned to “shoot up” the school. Police quickly identified the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Barron Collier High School student arrested for bringing BB gun to school The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says a Barron Collier High School student was arrested for bringing a BB gun to school on Thursday. Deputies say the 15-year-old had a loaded BB gun in his backpack that appeared real and say the teen showed the gun to multiple students. The sheriff’s office says the student told […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Man sentenced for beating dog in car at a south Fort Myers RaceTrac The man caught on video beating a dog in the back of a car at a south Fort Myers RaceTrac last year has been sentenced on animal cruelty charges. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says Marcus Chiddister, 23, was sentenced to three years in prison and two years of probation. He must also complete an […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY 64-year-old Cape Coral woman, unborn baby killed in multi-vehicle Charlotte County crash Florida Highway Patrol says a 64-year-old woman and an unborn baby died on Monday after a three-vehicle crash on US-41 in Charlotte County. Troopers say a pickup truck towing a trailer was traveling south on US-41 near Zemel Road just before 8 a.m. when they lost control. FHP says the truck crossed the median and […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced to federal prison for possessing child porn A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for having child sexual abuse images in videos. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Jeffrey Bruce Carboneau, 67, was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. He will also have to register as a sex […]
LEE COUNTY Suspicious envelope with powdery substance at LCSO headquarters deemed safe On Friday, a suspicious envelope was found at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office headquarters. Sheriff Carmine Marceno said the South Trail Fire Department was on the scene to investigate. South Trail Fire says a powdery substance was gathered by hazmat teams and tested. The powder turned out to be calcium carbonate, a dietary supplement. The […]
LEE COUNTY $10K reward available for information on a most wanted SWFL fugitive Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for tips to help locate one of their 10 most wanted fugitives. Law enforcement says Alfonzo Churchwell is wanted on local and federal drug and weapons charges and has a history of violence. Crime Stoppers says Churchwell may be moving between Southwest Florida and Tampa. If you have any […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County had more than 2,000 sea turtle nests during the 2022 season Charlotte County announced that there were more than 2,000 sea turtle nests across the county during the most recent sea turtle nesting season. The county counted a total of 2,020 nests, with 1,091 on Manasota Key. There were 686 on Palm Island, Knight Island, and Don Pedro. The county said Boca Grande had 243 nests. […]
FORT MYERS Boil water notice issued for parts of Fort Myers A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for several homes in Fort Myers after a contractor hit a water line on Crawford Street Thursday. The city says the following addresses on Cleveland Ave. have been impacted: 2203, 2208, 2210, 2212, 2214, 2218, 2222, 2224, 2225, 2226, 2228, 2230, 2234, 2238, 2241, 2243, 2245, 2248, […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County schools looking for name suggestions for the old Lehigh Acres Middle School The School district of Lee County is reopening the original Lehigh Acres Middle School on Arthur Avenue as a stand-alone middle school beginning in August 2023 and needs a new name for it. The school will serve sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students in the fall who choose the school during the January 17 to March […]