Man arrested after flying into RSW with 24 pounds of marijuana

A Lehigh Acres man was arrested after attempting to fly into Southwest Florida International Airport with more than 24 pounds of marijuana. Jelani Shomari Reid, 33, was arrested on Monday by the Lee County Port Authority. According to an arrest report, the Port Authority was contacted by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office because the marijuana […]

Pedestrian dies in crash, Cape Coral man jailed for DUI

A woman is dead and a driver is in jail following a crash in North Fort Myers early Saturday. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 26-year-old Punta Gorda woman died as she was attempting to cross Bayshore Road, west of Ixora Drive, just after midnight. The woman walked into the path of a pickup driven […]

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Englewood man dies in Charlotte County crash

A 36-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle Charlotte County crash. The man, of Englewood, was driving a pickup south on Placida Road, north of Cape Haze Resort, when it traveled off the road and overturned several times. The man was ejected and died on scene. No other information is known at this time. The […]

Harns Marsh Middle School teacher selected Teacher of the Year

Harns Marsh Middle School teacher Allison Kerner has been selected as the 2021 Teacher of the Year. Harns Marsh Middle School Principal Alex Dworzanski said Kerner is an “absolute rockstar” in the classroom, according to a news release from the Lee County school district. The school district said Kerner took on the challenges of the […]

Two men arrested in Collier County for vehicle burglaries, larceny

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the Naples Police Department arrested two men on Wednesday for a string of vehicle burglaries. Detectives say 54-year-old Rodrigo Ome, of Naples, and Raul Pineros, 53, of Hialeah, are suspects in vehicle burglaries in the county and the City of Naples. Shoppers who made high-end purchases and left them […]

Budweiser Clydesdales to return to Southwest Florida

The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are trotting back to Southwest Florida and will be making six stops in the area over the next two weeks. The Clydesdales’ appearances in Southwest Florida are one of the hundreds by the traveling hitches, according to a news release. Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdales hitch must be at least […]

Red Sox looking for national anthem performers

The Red Sox is looking for new talent to fill about 17 spots to perform the national anthem for the upcoming Spring Training season. The auditions will be on Wednesday, Dec. 8 and Thursday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Jet Blue Park. The address is 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers. Reservations […]

Lehigh Acres man sentenced to 40 years for sexual battery on child

A 52-year-old Lehigh Acres man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexual battery of a child under the age of 12. The defendant sexually abused a girl over a period of time. He was arrested in 2018 by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. His 40-year prison term will be followed by lifetime sex […]

Naples Zoo hosting Safari Squad program

The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is hosting its December Safari Squad Program. Safari Squad classes are designed for children three to five years old and an adult. Classes include an animal encounter, storybook reading, creative art and free-choice play stations. December’s theme is “Bugs as Big as You” and is open to members or […]

Collier County man arrested after authorities find drugs, guns during probation check

A 27-year-old Collier County man was arrested during a probation check after authorities found drugs and firearms in his possession. Daniel Nielson faces charges of trafficking LSD, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl and several other drug-related offenses. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and […]