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Suspect sought in attempted burglary of south Fort Myers business
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A suspect is accused of trying to burglarize the Chevron gas station at 18960 South Tamiami Trail last week, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said. Surveillance footage shows the...
View ArticleFort Myers man sentenced in deadly Lehigh Acres shooting
IMMOKALEE, Fla. One of four men arrested in connection to a deadly shooting was sentenced Wednesday to five years of probation, 20th Judicial Circuit spokeswoman Sara Miles said. Michael Stanley, 22,...
View ArticleBokeelia woman sentenced in deadly DUI crash
BOKEELIA, Fla. A 58-year-old woman, accused of driving drunk and killing a woman, pleaded no contest Wednesday to DUI manslaughter, 20th Judicial Circuit spokeswoman Sara Miles said. Brenda L. Green,...
View ArticleFluid spill closes Plantation, Crystal in south Fort Myers
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A hydraulic fluid spill has shut down the traffic circle at the intersection of Plantation Road and Crystal Drive, Lee County deputies said. The intersection is expected to be...
View ArticleMan accused of scams in SWFL escapes from prison camp
DERMOTT, Ark. A man accused of scamming numerous Southwest Floridians out of cash and cars has escaped from an Arkansas prison work camp, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said. Robert Woodward, 46,...
View ArticleDowntown Cape Coral to get facelift
CAPE CORAL, Fla. The south Cape district is getting a new look. The city’s redevelopment agency approved a $4.5 million budget to enhance the downtown area, with $1 million going toward Southeast 47th...
View ArticleDisturbing details emerge in Cape officer-involved 2016 shooting
CAPE CORAL, Fla. Jessica Verhaagh was driving down Skyline Boulevard on June 5, 2016 when a red Mazda pulled in front of her. Inside the car was Christopher Moran, armed with a shotgun. Verhaagh...
View ArticleUnsafe sand closes portion of Sanibel beach
SANIBEL, Fla. The area between Blind Pass Park and the northern end of Bowman’s Beach Park has been shut down after beachgoers were sinking in sand weakened by recent storms.
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Crash shuts down portion of Midpoint Bridge
CAPE CORAL, Fla. At least one person was injured in a serious crash early Friday morning on the Midpoint Memorial Bridge, the Cape Coral Police Department said. The wreck happened at approximately 5:46...
View ArticleNAACP, FMPD to hold press conference to promote community relations
FORT MYERS, Fla. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Fort Myers Police Department will hold a press conference Friday morning in an effort to promote cooperation...
View ArticleLover’s Key Drawbridge reopens following repairs
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. The Lover’s Key Drawbridge reopened Friday morning following an electrical problem, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. The south exit of Estero Boulevard near Fort Myers beach...
View Article‘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...
View ArticleNorth Fort Myers woman’s death ruled as homicide
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. An active homicide investigation was confirmed Friday afternoon after one person was found dead at the Parkway Apartments earlier this week, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said....
View ArticleSWFL residents to enjoy beer, music at SummerFest
FORT MYERS, Fla. Southwest Florida residents can celebrate summer with specialty brews, live music and food trucks at the Fort Myers Brew Summer Fest. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m....
View ArticleTraffic lights down at intersection of Colonial, Fowler in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. Traffic lights are down at the corner of Colonial Boulevard and Fowler Street, the Fort Myers Police Department said. Officers are currently at the scene directing traffic. Crews from...
View ArticleSinkhole appears near downtown Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. A sinkhole appeared Friday at the corner of Tournament Street and McGregor Boulevard near downtown, the Fort Myers Police Department said. Traffic was being redirected from Tournament...
View ArticleFourth of July fireworks: What’s legal and what’s not
CAPE CORAL, Fla. You may want to think twice before purchasing expensive fireworks this Fourth of July. Florida law states those who want to set off fireworks cannot use anything that leaves the ground...
View ArticleCrash snarls traffic on I-75 in North Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A crash has clogged traffic in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 143, the Florida Highway Patrol said. No further information is immediately available.
View ArticleFort Myers council announces plan for cleaning Dunbar dump site
FORT MYERS, Fla. City Council is taking action toward the remediation of the former water plant sludge pits on South Street, Henderson Avenue, Jeffcott Street, and Midway Avenue, city manager Saeed...
View ArticleFort Myers man battles downtown bar over loud music
FORT MYERS, Fla. Peter Martin has had enough. He and his wife lived at the Fort Myers Yacht Basin for the last four years, but were forced to move their house boat after their noise complaints about...
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