Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealershipEmails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment
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, will be in court to try to get death penalty off the table Wade Wilson, the man who allegedly murdered two women, will be in court to try to persuade the court 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.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
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, will be in court to try to get death penalty off the table Wade Wilson, the man who allegedly murdered two women, will be in court to try to persuade the court 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.
WINK NEWS Florida Prepaid open enrollment deadline approaches All parents fear the expense of college for their children; however, the state offers a great option in the Florida Prepaid Plan.
The Weather Authority Few showers this Monday afternoon after a pleasant and dry morning The Weather Authority is tracking a cool and pleasant Monday morning start with the possibility of afternoon rain showers.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 arrested after North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested one person following an evening shooting that killed a man in North Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bishop of the Diocese of Venice releases statement following sexual abuse allegations by SWFL priest The Bishop of the Diocese of Venice is speaking out after Charlotte County Reverend Leo Riley was arrested on five counts of sexual battery stemming from his past work as a priest in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
‘Lake Boyz’ suspect released from jail on $1M bond FORT MYERS, Fla. A 24-year-old accused “Lake Boyz” gang member was released from jail Thursday morning on a $1 million bond, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Jari McMiller, of Fort Myers, was among 23 suspects who were arrested on January 23 as part of a Fort Myers Police Department sting. McMiller faces two racketeering charges. McMiller’s brother […]
‘Lake Boyz’ suspect remains in jail after NFL brother pays bond FORT MYERS, Fla. An accused “Lake Boyz” gang member will remain in jail after a judge denied a bond payment made by his brother on Friday, 20th Judicial Circuit spokeswoman Sara Miles said. Sammy Watkins, a former South Fort Myers High School standout and wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, paid for 24-year-old Jari McMiller’s $1 million bond earlier this […]
Witnesses galore, but judge wants speedy ‘Lake Boyz’ trial FORT MYERS, Fla. A judge is seeking to limit the length of the trial of a suspected “Lake Boyz” gang member, even as prosecutors ready hundreds of witnesses and the defense seeks nearly a month to present its case. Judge Bruce Kyle responded “no way” when defense attorney Gerry Olivo said Monday in 20th District Court […]
Fort Myers seeks to shield officials from ‘Lake Boyz’ subpoenas FORT MYERS, Fla. City Attorney Grant Alley is filing a protective order in hopes of shielding City Manager Saeed Kazemi and Mayor Randy Henderson from subpoenas in the case of an accused “Lake Boyz” gang member. Kazemi, Henderson, Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs and several others were handed subpoenas Wednesday night during a community […]
Accused ‘Lake Boyz’ member’s family claims violation of constitutional rights FORT MYERS, Fla. An accused gang member and brother of a NFL player will not be released from jail on bond – even though it was paid last month. Jari McMiller’s family believes his continued imprisonment is a violation of his constitutional rights. McMiller, who was among 23 arrested in an operation targeting the “Lake Boyz” […]
Fort Myers mayor, police chief, city manager subpoenaed to testify in ‘Lake Boyz’ case FORT MYERS, Fla. Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson, Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs, city manager Saeed Kazemi and several others were handed subpoenas at Wednesday night’s meeting on violence at Dunbar High School to testify during the trial of an accused “Lake Boyz” gang member. A Wilbur Smith Law Firm lawyer representing Jonathan Griffin handed […]
Continued existence of Fort Myers gangs in dispute FORT MYERS, Fla. City Manager Saeed Kazemi doesn’t believe there are any gangs left in Fort Myers after the sting that netted more than 20 with alleged ties to the “Lake Boyz,” but many believe the problem remains.
NAACP talks RICO with families of suspected ‘Lake Boyz’ members FORT MYERS, Fla. The NAACP and a legal expert met with the families of suspected “Lake Boyz” gang members Thursday night to educate them about racketeering and prepare them for what’s ahead. More than 20 members of the “Lake Boyz” gang were arrested and are facing over 400 charges combined, including heroin trafficking, aggravated assault […]
Impact of Fort Myers ‘Lake Boyz’ arrests still unclear FORT MYERS, Fla. Two weeks after a Fort Myers Police Department raid on a suspected Harlem Lakes neighborhood gang netted 22 arrests, it’s not easy to tell whether the area is any safer. Some residents say they didn’t even know a raid had taken place and haven’t noticed the neighborhood becoming quieter. An arrest affidavit […]
Judge rules against Fort Myers city leaders testifying in ‘Lake Boyz’ gang case FORT MYERS, Fla. Multiple city leaders, including Mayor Randy Henderson, Police Chief Derrick Diggs, City Manager Saeed Kazemi and all city council members, will not be required to testify in the trial of one of 21 people arrested in the “Lake Boyz” gang case, Lee County Circuit Judge Bruce Kyle ruled on Wednesday. Henderson, Diggs and Kazemi […]