Gov. DeSantis gives COVID-19 vaccine update from The Villages

Governor Ron DeSantis reiterated his plan on Tuesday to vaccinate the state’s senior population before moving on to younger populations who may be at risk due to comorbidities. DeSantis spoke about the need to vaccinate seniors during a news conference at The Villages. During the news conference, close to 10 residents of the retirement community […]

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in LaBelle in critical condition

A 74-year-old man was airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospital after being struck by a vehicle Monday night in LaBelle. The man, who went unnamed by FHP due to Marsy’s Law, sustained critical injuries. The crash happened just west of State Road 29 on State Road 80 at around 7:45 p.m. The vehicle that struck the […]

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Woman dies days after crash in Estero

A 75-year-old Estero woman died Sunday, days after a crash in south Lee County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a crash near Three Oaks and Estero parkways on Dec. 15. The report states a second vehicle traveling south on Three Oaks failed […]

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office deputies free gator from storm drain

A 6-foot gator is back home in its lake after rescuers freed it from a storm drain Monday morning. The gator was caught on camera along Cerromar Terrace in Venice. His snout and head were protruding from the storm drain. Four Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office deputies lifted the concrete slab to help the gator break […]

Free COVID-19 walk-up testing available in Cape Coral Monday

The Department of Health in Lee County is offering free walk-up COVID-19 testing at Jim Jeffers Park on Monday, Dec. 21. The testing will run through 12:30 p.m., according to the Cape Coral Fire Department. The park is located at 2817 SW 3rd Lane. There is no fee for the test. No appointment or doctor’s […]

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in vehicle burglaries

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is hoping the public can identify a suspect in a string of vehicle burglaries. The suspect was captured on surveillance video in the area of Harbor Boulevard and Graham Street. “It’s very close to the holidays and criminals know that some keep presents and other valuables in the car. Don’t […]

8 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Charlotte County Jail, CCSO says they are the first

At least eight inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at Charlotte County Jail. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, which operates the jail, said these were the first positive cases for the facility, according to a news release. The agency said since the start of the pandemic there has been extensive cleaning and sanitizing procedures in […]

NCH purchases Naples Daily News building

The NCH Healthcare System has purchased the Naples Daily News building in North Naples, according to a news release from the health care system. The sale of the 186,000 square-feet building closed on Tuesday. The news release did not disclose the amount of the sale. According to the Collier County Property Appraiser, the property has […]

Lee County drivers eligible for savings in reduced toll fines

The Lee County Clerk of Court has reduced toll fines to $10 per citation through the end of the year. About 5,800 drivers are eligible to save millions of dollars on overdue toll fine citations. The savings could be applied toward 36,268 citations, according to a news release from the Clerk of Court. The toll […]