New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman caught in a conflict she had nothing to do with in Lehigh Acres is speaking out about what happened at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
CAPE CORAL 13-year-old arrested for allegedly getting involved in hit-and-run with stolen car, fleeing from Cape Coral police A teen was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly getting involved in a hit-and-run with a stolen car and then fleeing from police.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close overnight for construction The Caloosahatchee River Bridge from First Street to North Key Drive in North Fort Myers will close so crews can perform bridge work.
CAPE CORAL Accused Cape Coral double murderer, Wade Wilson, closer to trial Wade Wilson, the man who allegedly murdered two women, went to court Monday to try to persuade a judge to get the death penalty off the table.
Jupiter DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on education for children with developmental disabilities at the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures 1 The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman caught in a conflict she had nothing to do with in Lehigh Acres is speaking out about what happened at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
CAPE CORAL 13-year-old arrested for allegedly getting involved in hit-and-run with stolen car, fleeing from Cape Coral police A teen was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly getting involved in a hit-and-run with a stolen car and then fleeing from police.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close overnight for construction The Caloosahatchee River Bridge from First Street to North Key Drive in North Fort Myers will close so crews can perform bridge work.
CAPE CORAL Accused Cape Coral double murderer, Wade Wilson, closer to trial Wade Wilson, the man who allegedly murdered two women, went to court Monday to try to persuade a judge to get the death penalty off the table.
Jupiter DeSantis announces funding for developmentally disabled individuals Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on education for children with developmental disabilities at the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Bradenton man arrested after allegedly masturbating inside Charlotte County Walmart A man from Bradenton has been arrested after he was allegedly masturbating inside a Walmart in Charlotte County.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres work trailer explosion injures 1 The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a work trailer explosion that injured one person.
CBS News Trump and DeSantis, once GOP rivals, meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met privately with former President Donald Trump for several hours on Sunday morning to talk, in part, about fundraising ahead of the 2024 general election, several sources familiar with the meeting tell CBS News.
FORT MYERS Jury finds Imari Gray guilty in third Lake Boyz trial Wednesday A jury found Imari Gray guilty of conspiracy to commit racketeering in a third Lake Boyz trial Wednesday. Just last month, a jury convicted Tommy Williams on racketeering charges, but that came a month after the acquittal of four other accused gang members. MORE: Accused Lake Boyz member gets 25 years in prison Prosecutors and police […]
Accused Lake Boyz member gets 25 years in prison A judge sentenced Tommy Williams to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to commit racketeering. Judge sentences Tommy Williams (Lee Co. Case # 17CF90W) to 25 years in DOC for conspiracy to commit racketeering. — 20th Circuit Court of Florida (@SWFLCourts) November 27, 2018 Williams, an accused member of the Lake Boyz gang in Fort […]
Lake Boyz member found guilty An accused member of the Lake Boyz gang in Fort Myers has been found guilty of charges against him. Accused Lake Boyz gang member Tommy Williams was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to commit racketeering in Lee County Friday. It took the jury two hours to make the unanimous decision. MORE: Lake Boyz trials […]
FORT MYERS Jury selection begins for second Lake Boyz trial Jury selection began for a second trial involving suspected Lake Boyz gang members Tuesday morning. Tommy Williams is on trial alone. Williams is one of the 23 suspected Lake Boyz members in Fort Myers. In August, the first four accused Lake Boyz members to go to trial were acquitted on racketeering charges. MORE: 4 accused ‘Lake […]
FORT MYERS Detectives seek justice in Lake Boyz trial In the ongoing trials for accused Lake Boyz gang members, there has yet to be a guilty verdict for any of the accused. Detectives are taking a stand against Tommy Wiliams, an accused Lake Boyz memberin Fort Myers. The detectives are looking for connections. Social media is one of the focuses in the ongoing investigation, as they look at how the […]
FORT MYERS Lake Boyz trials continue to move forward An accused Fort Myers gang member on trial could learn his fate by the end of the week. The state rested its case this morning, and now it’s the defense’s turn. The Lake Boyz trials continue in Fort Myers. Tommy Williams’, suspected Lake Boyz gang member, trial continued in Lee County Circuit Court Thursday. Williams’ […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police delivering initiative letters to accused Lake Boyz Accused gang members are receiving letters warning them that activity endangers their lives. It includes the men accused of being part of the Lake Boyz gang. Some in the Fort Myers community said the letters are not a positive step toward peace. But, not everyone agrees. Police Chief Derrick Diggs of Fort Myers Police Department […]
FORT MYERS Lead detective testifies in day 2 of trial for accused Lake Boyz gang member The lead detective who led the investigation into dozens of accused gang members, appeared in front of jurors on day two of the trial Friday. Tommy Dontavis Williams, 24, is an accused Lake Boyz gang member and one of the few arrested who has his own trial. Lead detective Wolfgang Daniel spent most of the day […]
Jury could reach a verdict in Lake Boyz trial Friday Jurors could decide the fate of an accused Fort Myers gang member Friday afternoon. Today, the state called it’s last witness in the suspected Lake Boyz trial. Tommy Williams is facing charges of racketeering and conspiracy. MORE: Lake Boyz trial update: Who is Tommy Williams? Prosecutors showed more social media and rap videos featuring the defendant […]
FORT MYERS Lake Boyz trial update: Who is Tommy Williams? Could a prosecution mistake derail the trial of an accused Lake Boyz gang member? Tommy Williams is facing racketeering chargers. Tension could be felt in the courtroom as the state realized it referenced a previous case on Monday involving cocaine and a man named Tommy Williams. But it was the wrong Tommy Williams. The state […]