Jury finds Markeith Loyd guilty in death of Orlando police officer

A jury has found Markeith Loyd guilty of killing Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton in 2017, according to CBS News affiliate WKMG in Orlando.  Jurors began deliberating on Tuesday afternoon but reached no verdict. They returned a guilty verdict at around 1:30 p.m on Wednesday. Loyd, 46, was found guilty on five charges, including first-degree […]

Lee Health

Lee Health offering booster shots, reports 31 COVID-19 patients in hospitals

Lee Health has hundreds of appointments available for those wanting to get the booster shot to boost COVID-19 immunity. For the booster dose, patients can choose any of the three approved vaccines regardless of what the first dose was. However, immunocompromised patients must receive the vaccine they previously received. The booster shots are offered at […]

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

1 injured in fight at Englewood Home Depot

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fight at a Home Depot that sent someone to the hospital on Saturday morning. Deputies are on scene at the Englewood store, at 126215 S. McCall Rd. According to the sheriff’s office, a verbal disagreement became physical and one person was transported to a local hospital for […]

hit and run

Lehigh Acres man suffers minor injuries after ejection in crash

A 38-year-old Lehigh Acres man suffered minor injuries after being ejected from a vehicle on Saturday morning. The man was driving an SUV west on Lee Boulevard, east of Leonard Boulevard, when he lost control of the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened just after 8 a.m. and closed the roadway […]

Authorities searching for woman who used stolen credit card

Authorities are searching for a woman who attempted to use a stolen credit card at a Kwik Shop in Fort Myers. The credit card was taken during a burglary of a residence on Beuna Vista Boulevard in Fort Myers. Anyone who can identify the woman is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIOS (8477),  download […]

Fire in Fort Myers affects seven people

A fire broke out in a Fort Myers home on Thursday night. The blaze began in the kitchen of a home in the 3200 block of Willin Street just after 10 p.m. Seven people, including four children, were affected, according to the Fort Myers Fire Department. The fire was contained and no one was injured, […]

Lee Health reports 33 COVID-19 patients Friday morning, 1 death Thursday

Lee Health is reporting it has 33 COVID-19 patients in its hospitals on Friday morning. One person died on Thursday. As of Friday morning, there are 33 COVID-19 patients isolated in Lee Health hospitals (inpatient). Of those patients, four of them are children being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. On Thursday, there […]

Recall of Tactec plate carriers due to injury hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of the Tactec Plate Carriers due to injury hazard. The recalled product is the 56100 Tactec Plate Carriers. According to the recall, the cable in the quick release system can separate from the handle preventing swift removal of the carrier in an emergency situation, posing an […]

Man arrested for hit-and-run that killed woman in DeSoto County

A 36-year-old Arcadia man was arrested for his involvement in a hit-and-run earlier this month. Paul Poffenbarger was arrested for the crime that occurred on Oct. 20. He is out on bond from DeSoto County Jail. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 22-year-old woman died of her injuries on Tuesday. The woman was walking […]