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Stolen personal info, cash found in car on I-75
Kensly Phenix FORT MYERS, Fla. Personal information stolen from more than 100 people was found after a traffic stop on Interstate 75, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Kensly Phenix, 30,...
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Man charged with murder, sexual battery in North Fort Myers killing
JoAnn Leasure (Photo via Covenant Presbyterian Church directory) FORT MYERS, Fla. Formal charges have been filed against a man accused of killing a 77-year-old woman last month, the state attorney’s...
View ArticleCollier animal rescue helps Georgia dogs avoid euthanasia
NAPLES, Fla. Nearly two dozen puppies at risk of being euthanized were rescued by a group of local volunteers Thursday. A Naples-based animal rescue organization partnered with a nonprofit group of...
View ArticleMan accused of dragging bloodied Fort Myers woman after crash
WILDWOOD, Fla. A 36-year-old man was seen dragging a bloodied Fort Myers woman into bushes after a golf cart crash, police said. Timothy Jacob Foxworth, of North Carolina, faces charges of DUI and...
View ArticleCancer-stricken Fort Myers woman awaits health care legislation
FORT MYERS, Fla. A woman with stage four lung cancer has a message for lawmakers debating a potential replacement for the Affordable Care Act.
View ArticleMan accused of fatally wounding 2-year-old in North Fort Myers
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A 22-year-old man is facing second-degree murder and aggravated child abuse charges in the death of a 2-year-old boy. Damien Palmer, the boyfriend of the child’s mother, was...
View ArticleVeterans find work through Fort Myers tech school
FORT MYERS, Fla. A Fort Myers technical school is linking veterans with jobs in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry.
View ArticleProposal for south Fort Myers intersection pits safety vs. business
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Proposed upgrades to the intersection where U.S. 41, Gladiolus Drive and Ben C. Pratt/Six Mile Cypress Parkway meet would cut access to the Parker Promenade plaza.
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Violent crimes up, but crime rate down in Cape
CAPE CORAL, Fla. The number of violent crimes is on the rise in the city, but it’s still the safest in Florida for violent crime relative to its population, Police Chief Dave Newlan said. Total crime...
View ArticlePlans for Estero emergency room hit snag
ESTERO, Fla. Plans for a 24-hour emergency room across from the Coconut Point mall are on hold over zoning concerns.
View ArticleLee County parents receive guidelines for new school Chromebooks
FORT MYERS, Fla. Parents discussed safety protocols for new Chromebooks issued to Lee County students Friday morning. Dozens of Chromebooks valued at $300 were distributed to students for the 2017-2018...
View ArticleFort Myers man accused of fatally wounding 2-year-old gets $350K bond
FORT MYERS, Fla. A 22-year-old man accused of fatally injuring a 2-year-old boy in North Fort Myers received a $350,000 bond Friday morning, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Damien Palmer is...
View ArticleLee County offers free weekend parking, swimming for National Parks &...
FORT MYERS, Fla. Various Lee County Parks and Recreation centers will offer free swimming or parking this weekend to celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month. Regional Parks Lakes Regional Park...
View ArticleCape Coral Youth Council weighs in on medical marijuana dispensaries
CAPE CORAL, Fla. The Cape Coral Youth Council discussed the ongoing debate of opening medical marijuana dispensaries across the city Friday afternoon. The specifics of medical marijuana dispensaries,...
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SWFL auto repair shops to fix car, surprise veteran
FORT MYERS, Fla. Five auto repair shops are working together on a project that would benefit one local veteran. The repair shops will be providing a complete makeover to a 2014 black Ford Taurus,...
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Armed robber strikes Lehigh Acres convenience store
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. A suspect is at large following an armed robbery at a convenience store early Thursday morning, the Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said. The robbery happened at around 3:30 a.m. at...
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2 injured in Lee County crash
FORT MYERS, Fla. Two people were taken to the hospital early Saturday morning following a crash on U.S. 41, the Fort Myers Police Department said. WINK News/ Jessica Alpern The crash happened at around...
View Article1 killed in Lee County motorcycle crash
FORT MYERS, Fla. A 25-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Treeline Avenue, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Jonathan Keese, of Lehigh Acres, was driving a 2006...
View ArticleGun-toting motorcyclist sought in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. A gun-toting motorcyclist is believed to be involved in two separate incidents including one that caused a driver to crash. The suspect is accused of flashing a gun at drivers for no...
View ArticleLCSO deputy involved in three-vehicle crash
FORT MYERS, Fla. A 23-year-old Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was taken to the hospital Saturday morning following a crash on U.S. 41, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Deputy R. Bovill sustained...
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