No charges against Port Charlotte driver who hit jogging mother
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – The local SUV driver who struck a woman pushing a baby stroller at Appleton Boulevard and Baystate Drive on April 22 will not face any charges, investigators said. Mariah...
View ArticleNew $500K stipulation for downtown Fort Myers hotel developers
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The city is demanding $500,000 non-refundable deposit for developers interested in bringing a full service hotel chain to downtown. Fort Myers has tried unsuccessfully for years to...
View ArticleBody found in Hendry County identified as missing Fort Myers woman
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A body found in a wooded area along the Lee-Hendry county line last week has been identified as Alberta Harris, Fort Myers police said. “This was not a random act.
View ArticlePhoto released of suspect in Cape burglary, house fire
CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Detectives with the Cape Coral Police Department are searching for a man in connection to a burglary, arson, and aggravated stalking case. The man pictured in the images is suspected...
View ArticleCape Coral man faces murder charge in father’s death
CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A 33-year-old man is accused of killing and dismembering his father, the Cape Coral Police Department said Tuesday. Matthew Marshall is facing charges for second degree murder, abuse...
View ArticleFort Myers’ Mama Williams celebrated for 40 years at Farmers Market
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Not one finger will lift to help Libby “Mama” Williams prepare meals at Farmers Market Restaurant, one of the city’s oldest restaurants. The 84-year-old woman has walked through the...
View Article1, 2, 3 tries at downtown Fort Myers hotel may end 10-year search
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Will the third time be a charm? After two failed attempts at getting a developer to erect a hotel in downtown Fort Myers, city leaders remain hopeful.
View ArticleUF’s McElwain talks 2016 season during Fort Myers stop
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gators Football head coach Jim McElwain discussed the upcoming season at Six Bends Harley Davidson on Tuesday. .
View ArticleTake a bite out of the 21st Taste of the Beach
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- For the 21st year, Fort Myers Beach is alive with the sights, sounds and, of course, smells of delicious food. The Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud once again to...
View ArticleSon’s arrest records reveal gruesome details in father’s killing
FORT MYERS, Fla.- A suitcase was found floating in a canal carrying “body extremities” including an arm, thighs and legs found “packed in dirt,” according to an arrest report released Wednesday. The...
View ArticleCould higher taxes help reduce teen crime in Lee County?
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Some Lee County leaders want to create a new council to help curb crime and violence among teenagers. The Children’s Service Council would cost property owners an additional $35...
View ArticleSearch for new FMPD chief down to 10 candidates
FORT MYERS, Fla.- A list of possible candidates for the Fort Myers Police Department chief has been narrowed to ten finalists. It’s been nearly nine months since the City of Fort Myers let Doug Baker...
View ArticleBurglars bust through wall of North Fort Myers thrift shop
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – An alleged thief busted through a drywall ceiling and several walls to steal six pairs of jeans and $60 in cash from Wish Upon a Thrift on Pondella Road. .
View ArticleLegal medical marijuana hits the market this summer
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The wait for some forms of legal marijuana is almost over. State legislators legalized low-THC marijuana, also known as Charlotte’s Web, two years ago.
View ArticleSmall fire sparks up at downtown Fort Myers law office
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A power line fell, causing a small fire at a law office at Main Street and Broadway in downtown Fort Myers around 6:30 p.m. A power line fell onto the building of Goldstein, Buckley,...
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