Scientists: ‘Lake O’ releases still high ahead of spawning
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Water releases from Lake Okeechobee are still pushing too much water into the Caloosahatchee River, scientists said in a report Wednesday night. The purpose of the report is to...
View ArticleExcitement brewing ahead of FGCU’s semifinal game
FORT MYERS, Fla. – With less than 24 hours before FGCU’s women basketball team takes on Michigan in Thursday’s WNIT semifinal game at Alico Arena, students and fans say they expect a large turnout. And...
View ArticleMan arrested for DUI in fatal Fort Myers crash
FORT MYERS, Fla.- A man is facing DUI manslaughter charges in a crash that killed a 23-year-old along McGregor Boulevard near Poinciana Avenue, the Fort Myers Police Department said. Sergio Eduardo...
View ArticleFMPD: Man armed with rifle, handgun burglarizes business
FORT MYERS, Fla.- An early morning burglary on Wednesday at the Tri-Circle Pavers, 2709 Jeffcott Street, is under investigation, the Fort Myers Police Department said. The suspect was seen on...
View ArticleHigh levels of bacteria detected at North Shore Park
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla.- The public is advised not to enter the water at North Shore Park due to high levels of bacteria, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County said on Thursday. The water does...
View ArticleTrio facing felony charges for mailbox bombs
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- Three men facing felony charges for blowing up mailboxes in a Bonita Springs neighborhood appeared in court Thursday morning. Allen Demler, 18, Hunter Bates, 18, and Alexander...
View ArticleMotorcyclist killed in crash along Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd
FORT MYERS, Fla.- A motorcyclist, 35-year-old Jeffrey Lynn Dennis, Jr. North Fort Myers, was killed in a crash involving a truck along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
View ArticleHow to join the 21st Century Oncology lawsuits
FORT MYERS, Fla.- The 2.2 million patients whose information may have been accessed in a data breach at 21st Century Oncology are automatically included in the five separate class-action lawsuits....
View ArticleOwner arrested after raid, search of 2 convenient stores
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. – A Lee County drug investigation made its way to a Collier County convenience store, leading in the arrest of the owner of two convenience stores Thursday. Enrique Elvira-Gonzalez...
View ArticleBarricaded man in Fort Myers SWAT standoff identified
FORT MYERS, Fla.- A SWAT team has taken 33-year-old Velton Corbett into custody after he barricaded himself inside a home on C Street near Henderson Avenue, the Fort Myers Police Department said....
View ArticleFGCU edges out Michigan with WNIT semifinal win, 71-62
FORT MYERS, Fla. – FGCU’s Women’s Basketball team beat Michigan at Alico Arena for the WNIT semifinal game on Thursday, 71-62. The tournament win was the last home game of the post season.
View Article8-year-old with cancer faces eviction from senior living facility
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – An 8-year-old girl with cancer is being forced to find a new home because she is staying with her grandmother in a 55-and-over community. Amani Norton was diagnosed with a rare...
View ArticleFire up the Grill! BBQ, Bands & Brew is Back
FORT MYERS, Fla. – For the 7th annual year the Lee County Alliance for the Arts is once again full of award winning BBQ, live music and of-course, ice cold beer. BBQ, Bands & Brew features four...
View Article‘Taquiera Takedown’ drug bust nets $1.3M in heroin, cocaine
FORT MYERS, Fla. – More than $1.3 million worth of heroin and cocaine was seized Thursday after an eight month investigation the Lee County Sheriff’s Office dubbed as operation “Taquiera Takedown.”...
View ArticleFort Myers standoff suspect held on $1M bond
FORT MYERS, Fla.- The man accused of opening fire on police and causing a 7-hour-long standoff Thursday is being held on $1 million bond. Velton Corbett, 33, faces eight counts of attempted murder for...
View ArticleCCPD officers help replace stolen bike for teen
CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Cape Coral police surprised a 13-year-old boy whose bicycle was stolen with a new set of wheels on Friday. Jonathan Yater was riding his bike when he was hit by a car in March....
View ArticleCape advisory board gives support to extended bar hours
CAPE CORAL, Fla.- The South Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Board is recommending approval of extended bar hours to city leaders. The Advisory Board, made up of private...
View ArticleFormer Lee County middle school teacher accused of misconduct
FORT MYERS, Fla.- A former teacher at Cypress Lake Middle School is accused of making racial slurs in the classroom. Keith Shult quit before the Lee County School Board could investigate, forcing them...
View Article8-year-old with cancer no longer facing eviction at NFM community
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla- An 8-year-old girl fighting cancer will now be allowed to stay in her grandmother’s 55+ community during treatment, according to the owner’s of the property. Amani, who is...
View ArticleTeen cited for careless driving in three car crash
FORT MYERS, Fla. – 17-year-old Cole Hicks was cited for careless driving after he failed to stop behind traffic. The crash happened on Buckingham Road just north River Road around 11:30 Saturday morning.
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