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LEE COUNTY

Lee County woman says ‘Words with Friends’ online sweetheart stole $66K from her

A Lee County woman said she met a man online who then conned her out of $66,000. The sheriff’s office began investigating June 11 after the victim filed a complaint. In it, she says she met the suspect Oct. 10, 2020, through the “Words with Friends” chat feature, then began speaking to him on the […]

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Florida lawmakers, officials react to Trump’s indictment

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in New York, marking the first time a U.S. president has been charged with a crime.

Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with a crime

A lawyer for Donald Trump said Thursday he’s been told that the former president has been indicted in New York on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.

FORT MYERS

Direct flights to the Caribbean could be coming to RSW

You can get to a lot of places from Southwest Florida International Airport. The airport is already undergoing renovations to expand, and now, a new movement is taking off to expand offerings into the Caribbean.

FORT MYERS

Jury selection Monday for man accused of killing Fort Myers police officer

After almost five years, jury selection will begin Monday in an accused cop killer’s trial.

PINELLAS COUNTY

Amber Alert issued for Pinellas County 2-year-old

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy out of Pinellas County.

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