‘Vicious killer’ takes plea deal, will serve 7 life sentences
FORT MYERS, Fla. – After being described as a “vicious killer” by Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott, then at one point facing the death penalty, Antonio Demond Donte Thomas received seven life sentences...
View ArticleAfter second hearing, accused drive-by killer jailed with no bond
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A 21-year-old accused of killing a grandmother in a drive-by shooting on Saturday received no bond after his second court appearance Monday morning. Sheddrick Jubree Brown Jr.
View ArticleTop paint for any room
A new coat of paint can really freshen up a room. But painting takes time, and if you hire a professional—money. So why buy paint that won’t last a long time.
View ArticleAttorney: Mark Sievers wants children, reduced bond
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Mark Sievers, who is accused of planning the June 2015 murder of his wife, denied several allegations about the care of his two daughters at a DCF arraignment on Monday. DCF’s...
View ArticleBonita neighbors prepare to sue over new school
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- The Lee County School Board is expected to vote Tuesday in favor of purchasing land off Imperial Parkway to build a new Bonita Springs high school. Although the superintendent...
View Article60 years and counting: Lee Memorial volunteer paid in ‘gratitude’
FORT MYERS, Fla.- For 60 years, Christie Knudsen has been donating her time and energy at Lee Memorial Health System to make a difference. “I get paid in thanks and gratitude,” said the 91-year-old....
View ArticleVIDEO: New recreational plans envisioned for Bob Janes Preserve
ALVA, Fla.- With some saying the Bob Janes Preserve isn’t living up to its full potential, Lee County commissioners are considering the possibility of taking over its management. .
View ArticleFamily struggles after Lehigh Acres home charred
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – A family is looking for help and answers after losing everything in an early April fire. “My husband tried to run in to save something but the time we got here everything was...
View ArticleBimini Basin project reaches Cape Coral City Council
CAPE CORAL, Fla.- After years of planning and public input, Bimini Basin is closer to turning into a vibrant mix of restaurants, shops, and entertainment. “We just want to have something there where...
View ArticleRoll out the Red Carpet for the 10th Fort Myers Beach Film Festival
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – Lights, Camera, Action! The Fort Myers Beach Film Festival is celebrating their 10th year of films in paradise.
View ArticleLehigh Acres home invasion suspect gets life in prison
FORT MYERS, Fla.- A repeat offender arrested in 2014 for armed robbery and burglary with a firearm was sentenced Tuesday morning to two life terms behind bars. Johnny Wade, 26, was found guilty in...
View ArticleAccused Fort Myers drive-by killer picked out of photo lineup
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The suspect in a drive-by shooting that killed a 63-year-old grandmother of 19 was picked out of a photo lineup by a witness who saw the shots being fired, according to an arrest...
View ArticleCCPD: Driver in weekend crash had BAC of .230
CAPE CORAL, Fla.- The driver in a Sunday night crash that sent three people to the hospital with life-threatening injuries had a blood alcohol content of 0.230, the Cape Coral Police Department said....
View ArticleCaretaker accused of stealing elderly patient’s credit card
FORT MYERS, Fla.- A 26-year-old woman who worked at Cypress Cove is accused of stealing a patient’s credit card to go shopping. Janai Hernandez was arrested for exploitation of the elderly after the...
View ArticleEcuadorian woman in Lehigh confirms safety of family after quake
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – A Lehigh Acres woman says it took her days to confirm whether her family and students in Ecuador were safe after a 7.8 magnitude hit the country on Saturday. Carmen Cevellos lived...
View ArticlePlans emerge for baseball complex in northern Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla.- Babcock Ranch developer Syd Kitson recently approached Lee County with an offer to donate 350 acres of land to create a baseball complex. The county is looking into developing at...
View ArticleLehigh Acres brush fire inches near homes
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Fire crews are battling flames near homes on Eisenhower Boulevard off State Road 82, though authorities said the homes are not in danger and the brush fire is 100 percent contained...
View ArticleSchool board approves controversial Bonita Springs high school site
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Lee County school board members approved a controversial location for a new high school in Bonita Springs Tuesday evening – a decision expected to be followed by a lawsuit in an...
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