Recall announced for Mars Wrigley Confectionary gummies

Mars Wrigley Confectionary has announced a recall of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies and Life Savers Gummies. The recall is due to the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. The company said it received reports from consumers but the company is not aware of any […]

Fort Myers police arrest felon suspected of possessing gun

A 20-year-old convicted felon was arrested for possessing a firearm, Fort Myers police said. Christopher Salters, a convicted felon, faces a charge of possession of a firearm by a Florida convicted felon. According to FMPD, the department’s Group Violence Intervention Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 3500 block of Dale Street […]

Florida Highway Patrol

One person injured in crash on US-41 in Port Charlotte

Troopers are investigating a crash on US-41 in Port Charlotte. The crash happened at around 11 a.m. near the intersection of US-41 and Veterans Boulevard. Troopers said one person was flown to a hospital for treatment after two vehicles collided. An investigation into the crash is underway. No other details have been released.

Cyclist injured in crash near Naples Airport on Saturday morning

A 65-year-old Naples woman was injured Saturday morning as she rode her bike near the Naples airport in Collier County. The crash happened on Airport Road near Exchange Avenue at 6 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a sedan driven by a 40-year-old Naples woman failed to stop in time and struck […]

Motorcyclist dies in Collier County in Friday night crash

A 29-year-old Naples man died on Friday night as he was riding his motorcycle after an SUV collided with him on Immokalee Road in Collier County. The crash happened east of Randall Road just before 9 p.m., according to troopers. Florida Highway Patrol said the SUV, driven by a 50-year-old Naples man, drove directly into […]

Golden Gate man arrested, suspected of trafficking fentanyl

A 59-year-old man has been arrested by Collier deputies after they say they found drugs during a traffic stop. Edward Joseph Horn, a convicted felon, faces charges of fentanyl trafficking, possession of marijuana over 20 grams and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Horn, of Golden Gate, was a passenger in a silver Honda that was pulled […]

Collier County Sheriff's Office

Teen arrested, accused of crime spree in Collier County community

A 16-year-old was arrested after Collier deputies say he went on a crime spree in the Glades community. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the teen, of East Naples, faces nine felony charges after detectives say he entered several homes through an unlocked rear sliding door and stole multiple items from sleeping victims. The […]

North Port sex offender sentenced to life

A North Port sex offender will remain behind bars for life for molesting children at a Charlotte County public pool. Timothy Rice, 44, was found guilty in March of lewd or lascivious molestation and two counts of lewd or lascivious conduct following a trial. Rice went to a public pool in Charlotte County in 2019 […]

Body found Babcock/Webb

Deputies identify body found at Babcock/Webb wildlife area

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says Richard Donovan, a 77-year-old man, suffered a cardiac episode in the Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area. A biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation made the grisly discovery, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived and found Donovan’s vehicle was stuck in sugar sand over a mile […]