Reward increased in Bonita Springs homicide investigation
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- The reward has been increased for any tips that may lead to an arrest in the shooting death of 19-year-old Jordan Valero, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers announced Wednesday. A...
View ArticleMatlacha woman’s Trump sign, art gallery vandalized
MATLACHA, Fla. – The owner of a Pine Island Road gallery says she woke up to two things Wednesday: Donald Trump as the country’s new president-elect and vandalism of Trump-themed art at her shop.
View ArticleEmails detail timeline after San Carlos Park girl’s disappearance
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Newly released emails provide a timeline of the investigation into the disappearance of 9-year-old Diana Alvarez with early mention of a person of interest.
View ArticleSWFL experts worry Narcan enables drug abuse
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — While Narcan has saved numerous lives in Southwest Florida, experts are worried drug addicts may be taking advantage of the miracle drug.
View ArticleMedical patients relieved by passage of Amendment 2
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Brandi Lawrey and her son Gavin have been waiting for the use of medical marijuana to become legal for years.
View ArticleBonita Springs mother evicted despite paying full rent
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Confusion over the ownership of a Bonita Springs condo led to the sudden eviction of the mother who had just given birth to premature twins.
View ArticlePolice seek to identify Fort Myers dollar store robber
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A man fought with a dollar store employee Sunday before taking off with cash, police said.
View ArticleTime is now for best deals on holiday flights
(CONSUMER REPORTS) — If you’re planning to book a flight for the December holidays, do so soon or prices will skyrocket. Consumer Reports compared nine booking websites, searching for the cheapest...
View ArticleCape Coral OKs hotel voucher program for homeless vets
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – City Council approved a $10,000 voucher program that incentivizes hotels to provide shelter to homeless military veterans.
View ArticleRobot helps sick Lee County students learn from home
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – A new technology enables chronically ill children in Lee County to attend school remotely.
View ArticleNew fathers at risk for postpartum depression, study shows
FORT MYERS, Fla. — New fathers are just as susceptible to postpartum depression as mothers are, according to a newly released report.
View ArticleNew Fort Myers Beach development under fire
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Several Fort Myers Beach and San Carlos Park residents voiced their frustration against new construction developments at a meeting Thursday night.
View ArticleFiery crash shuts down Midpoint Memorial Bridge
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A serious crash on Colonial Boulevard shut down the eastbound lanes on the Midpoint Memorial Bridge Thursday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
View ArticleLee County Sheriff’s Office mum about missing 9-year-old
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office refused to provide a fuller narrative Thursday about the action they took at the beginning of their search for missing San Carlos Park 9-year-old...
View ArticleIwo Jima statue repaired for Veteran’s Day ceremony
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A local patriotic company spent their own money to repair the Iwo Jima statue for Veteran’s Day after it was nearly destroyed by an intoxicated driver.
View ArticleHeroin in SWFL: Who the drug hurts most
This is the second of a three-part series examining heroin usage in Southwest Florida. Our final piece will show how easy it is to find.
View ArticleOff-duty Cape Coral firefighters save man from fiery wreck
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two off-duty Cape Coral firefighters rescued a driver from his burning car in the Midpoint Bridge.
View ArticleSWFL celebrates Veterans Day with new monuments
Southwest Florida has earned a reputation for being really patriotic, especially when it comes to serving and honoring United States military veterans. On Thursday, thousands gathered across the region...
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