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Fallen Naples Marine honored in ceremony on Lovers Key
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Ruiz BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Several U.S. Marines who flew in from Okinawa, Japan, were among the dozens gathered to honor the life of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Ruiz on...
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Bikers rally for motorcyclist killed in Fort Myers hit-and-run
Adam King FORT MYERS, Fla. — A phalanx of nearly 50 bikers rumbled Sunday past the site where one of their own was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash. The ride was dedicated to the memory of Adam...
View ArticleLee County open enrollment begins Monday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Parents in Lee County with children entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade can begin applying to schools within the district for the following year. Those interested can click...
View ArticleFHP to spearhead Arrive Alive safe driving campaign
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol created an initiative which will provide helpful habits to limit distracted driving.
View ArticleInvestigation underway following Fort Myers assault
FORT MYERS, Fla. — An assault investigation is underway following an incident Monday morning at the intersection of Edison Avenue and Ford Street, the Fort Myers Police Department said. The suspect...
View ArticleFort Myers man takes plea deal for firing at officers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man accused of shooting at two Fort Myers police officers agreed to a 30-year prison sentence as part of a plea deal Monday, the state attorney’s office said. Velton Corbett, 34,...
View ArticleFHP takes aim at spike in traffic fatalities
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol plans increased enforcement in targeted areas on the heels of an increase in traffic fatalities in Lee and Charlotte counties.
View ArticleHomeowners buy recently closed golf course near Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Royal Tee Golf Club is on the way back. The Cape Royal Home Owners Association bought the 27-hole course that sits on the grounds of the community just west of Cape Coral city...
View ArticleCrash casts spotlight on obstructed Fort Myers stop sign
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A tree obstructs a stop sign at an intersection where a teenage boy crashed into an oncoming car Friday. City officials agree the tree, which is on city property at Ricardo Avenue...
View ArticleVictim’s wife pleads for answers in Lehigh Acres hit-and-run
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The wife of a man seriously hurt in a hit-and-run crash Thursday is pleading for the driver who left the scene to come forward. Robert Crosariol suffered a broken hip, broken ribs...
View ArticleTeens put in charge at Lehigh Acres senior home
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The owner of a senior care facility operating out of a house placed her 11-year-old daughter and 17-year-old nephew in charge of patients on multiple occasions, a state...
View ArticleCape Coral votes to protect LGBT city workers
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — City Council gave its unanimous approval Monday to an ordinance that protects city employees from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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South Fort Myers beauty shop bandit sought
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — An unidentified suspect is at large after taking nearly $800 worth of cosmetics, the Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at...
View Article$1M bond set in latest Fort Myers ‘Lake Boyz’ arrest
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A $1 million bond was set Tuesday for a Fort Myers man authorities believe to be connected to the “Lake Boyz” gang. Jari McMiller, 24, of 3636 American Ave., was arrested Monday and...
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Troopers remind SWFL drivers to stop for school buses
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A surprisingly high amount of drivers continue to violate the state’s school bus passing law, putting students at risk. Drivers illegally pass stopped school buses more than...
View ArticleDowned power line causes road closure in Estero
ESTERO, Fla. — The intersection of U.S. 41 and Corkscrew Road was reopened after a downed power line shut down the intersection for several hours Tuesday night. Construction equipment hit a Comcast...
View ArticleHomeowners fight state over payouts for citrus tree removal
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — An effort to stop the spread of a harmful bacteria prompted the Department of Agriculture to cut down tens of thousands of citrus trees in the early 2000s, but the legacy of those...
View ArticleBus headed for SWFL leaves passengers stranded in Colorado
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Dozens of vacationers bound for Southwest Florida were left stranded for three days by a Greyhound bus driver earlier this month. Eli McCormack was one of the 50 passengers on their...
View ArticleLee County man facing robbery, kidnapping charges
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A 43-year-old man is in custody after allegedly trying to kidnap a 15-year-old boy, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Christian Javier was arrested Monday after he stole the...
View ArticleFamily Diskount clerk shot during robbery in Pine Manor
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A clerk at the Family Discount Store in Pine Manor was shot and injured Tuesday night, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to the scene at around 8 p.m. The...
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