2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving childrenPhase 2 in the Corkscrew Rd. Widening project begins
FORT MYERS 2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving children Two men from Fort Myers have been arrested; one faces charges related to child pornography and another faces child molestation charges.
ESTERO Phase 2 in the Corkscrew Rd. Widening project begins Phase 1 of Corkscrew Road’s widening has been completed, and phase 2 is now commencing.
Miracle Moment: Reaching a milestone at Golisano Children’s Hospital Kindergarten is an exciting time for children as they make their first big steps into becoming big kids.
2 years since Charlotte County deputy was killed on I-75 It is a somber day for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as one of their own was killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 exactly two years ago.
the weather authority Mostly sunny and cool afternoon ahead for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny and cool Friday afternoon with breezy conditions throughout the day.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood nonprofit gives hope to residents amid hurricane recovery Many people in Charlotte County were hit hard by storms this hurricane season, but that won’t stop them from giving back to their community.
NAPLES CSN’s Jayvian Tanelus and offensive line erupt in round one Community School of Naples’ offensive line and Jayvian Tanelus put on a show in round one of the playoffs earning them player of the week.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral family opens home up for the holidays A Cape Coral family has gotten over 1,000 interactions on a Facebook post after opening up their home for the holidays.
SANIBEL Sanibel police trained and certified to catch alligators by FWC Pinning an apex predator down with little more than bare hands and tape: That’s what the Sanibel Police Department went through during alligator-catching certification training.
Southwest Florida welcomes first proton beam therapy center This is a big week in cancer care for patients in Southwest Florida and beyond.
PUNTA GORDA Whats next after Punta Gorda city manager’s resignation? Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray said he resigned Monday but told the council on Wednesday. Now, Melissa Reichert is the interim city manager.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach After a years long wait, the American Sand Sculpting Competition on Fort Myers Beach returned on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL City council members talk about decision to repeal stipend ordinance A vote of 5 to 3 ends the saga over the Cape Coral City Council stipend and new members of the city council are sending a message they’re doing things differently.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry provides Thanksgiving meals to neighbors Dozens of people stopped by Sunshine Health’s food pantry one week before Thanksgiving. Sunshine Health is delivering hope.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach loses FEMA insurance discount The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has placed Fort Myers Beach (FMB) on probation.
FORT MYERS 2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving children Two men from Fort Myers have been arrested; one faces charges related to child pornography and another faces child molestation charges.
ESTERO Phase 2 in the Corkscrew Rd. Widening project begins Phase 1 of Corkscrew Road’s widening has been completed, and phase 2 is now commencing.
Miracle Moment: Reaching a milestone at Golisano Children’s Hospital Kindergarten is an exciting time for children as they make their first big steps into becoming big kids.
2 years since Charlotte County deputy was killed on I-75 It is a somber day for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office as one of their own was killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 exactly two years ago.
the weather authority Mostly sunny and cool afternoon ahead for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny and cool Friday afternoon with breezy conditions throughout the day.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood nonprofit gives hope to residents amid hurricane recovery Many people in Charlotte County were hit hard by storms this hurricane season, but that won’t stop them from giving back to their community.
NAPLES CSN’s Jayvian Tanelus and offensive line erupt in round one Community School of Naples’ offensive line and Jayvian Tanelus put on a show in round one of the playoffs earning them player of the week.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral family opens home up for the holidays A Cape Coral family has gotten over 1,000 interactions on a Facebook post after opening up their home for the holidays.
SANIBEL Sanibel police trained and certified to catch alligators by FWC Pinning an apex predator down with little more than bare hands and tape: That’s what the Sanibel Police Department went through during alligator-catching certification training.
Southwest Florida welcomes first proton beam therapy center This is a big week in cancer care for patients in Southwest Florida and beyond.
PUNTA GORDA Whats next after Punta Gorda city manager’s resignation? Punta Gorda city manager Greg Murray said he resigned Monday but told the council on Wednesday. Now, Melissa Reichert is the interim city manager.
FORT MYERS BEACH 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship begins on Fort Myers Beach After a years long wait, the American Sand Sculpting Competition on Fort Myers Beach returned on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL City council members talk about decision to repeal stipend ordinance A vote of 5 to 3 ends the saga over the Cape Coral City Council stipend and new members of the city council are sending a message they’re doing things differently.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry provides Thanksgiving meals to neighbors Dozens of people stopped by Sunshine Health’s food pantry one week before Thanksgiving. Sunshine Health is delivering hope.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach loses FEMA insurance discount The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has placed Fort Myers Beach (FMB) on probation.
FORT MYERS Grand jury indicts Jorge Guerrero-Torres with 1st-degree murder of Diana Alvarez A grand jury has returned an indictment for multiple charges against Jorge Guerrero-Torres, the state attorney’s office announced Thursday. The State Attorney’s Office held a press conference, along with members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The grand jury returned an indictment for Guerrero-Torres on First-Degree Murder, Kidnapping, and Lewd and Lascivious Molestation in […]
FORT MYERS As family grieves, experts weigh in on defense strategy for accused Alvarez killer Posters of Diana Alvarez were plastered all over Fort Myers nearly two years ago. The memorial outside of her neighborhood grew and grew, as the search for the 9-year-old seemed to dwindle. And now, the family’s worst nightmare came true. The state attorney’s office officially charged Jorge Guerrero with first degree murder Thursday. This comes […]
Fort Myers Family of missing Diana Alvarez holds vigil for her 11th birthday The family of Diana Alvarez held a vigil Thursday evening for what would’ve been her 11th birthday. The vigil took place at 6 p.m. at Estero United Methodist Church on 8088 Lords Way Street to honor the girl who went missing from her San Carlos Park home nearly two years ago. Waking up on May […]
SAN CARLOS PARK Mother of missing Diana Alvarez weighs in on death penalty for accused killer The convicted child molester charged with killing a little girl now faces the death penalty, and Diana Alvarez’ mother says he deserves it. After nearly two years, Rita Hernandez says the state attorney’s office alerted her they’d be seeking the death penalty for Jorge Guerrero-Torres. “If he killed her…it’s what he deserves. Each update on […]
St. Cloud Search for Diana Alvarez continues in Central Florida The search for a missing San Carlos Park girl continued Thursday afternoon south of St. Cloud near the Florida Turnpike. MORE: Diana Alvarez’s mom clings to hope after disturbing revelation MORE: Documents refer to ‘murder’ of Diana Alvarez MORE: Family of missing Diana Alvarez hires new private investigator
Fort Myers Family of missing Diana Alvarez hires new private investigator The family of a missing San Carlos Park girl hired a new private investigator, according to a press release from the Global Investigative Group. Diana Alvarez, 10, went missing from her home on May 29, 2016 and has not been seen since. The only suspect in her disappearance, Jorge Guerrero, 29, was found guilty of […]
Diana Alvarez’s mother headed to Tallahassee for answers FORT MYERS, Fla. The mother of a missing San Carlos Park girl is heading to Tallahassee to sit down with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Rita Hernandez hopes the organization will help share photos on an international platform of 10-year-old Diana Alvarez, who went missing more than one year ago. “I hope they […]
FORT MYERS Documents refer to ‘murder’ of Diana Alvarez Newly released documents from the state attorney’s office make reference to the “murder” of Diana Alvarez. The disappearance of the San Carlos Park girl is still being treated by authorities as a missing person’s case, but the findings represent the first time the term “murder” has been formally used in relation to the girl, who […]
Mom: Sister of missing Diana Alvarez was threatened, afraid to tell truth FORT MYERS, Fla. There may be a possible eyewitness to sexual abuse on a 10-year-old San Carlos Park girl who disappeared more than a year ago. Jorge Guerrero, 29, was found guilty of producing and possessing lewd images of Diana Alvarez on Aug 14. Guerrero, who was sentenced to 40 years in prison, also faces charges […]
Tallahassee, Fla. Diana Alvarez in mind on Florida Missing Children’s Day in Tallahassee A time of recognition, remembrance and hope. The annual Florida Missing Children’s Day event was held Thursday in Tallahassee to raise awareness of currently missing children in the state and to educate the public on child safety and abduction prevention. Diana Alvarez went missing from her San Carlos Park home more than one year ago. […]