Tech experts give the heads up on ‘hearables’
FORT MYERS, Fla. — You may have heard of “wearables” — gadgets worn to track health and fitness. But in 2017, new devices called “hearables” may replace “wearables,” as these new gadgets can be used...
View ArticleArtists known for ‘Juju on that Beat’ to perform at Stars Complex
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A security company vowed to take every precaution Friday to ensure the safety of children who attend an event at the Stars Complex featuring the creators of the popular dance tune...
View ArticleArrest made in connection to Christmas car break-ins at Estero hotels
ESTERO, Fla. – The mystery of who broke into more than 80 cars on top of stealing one from Estero hotels has been solved, Lee County deputies said. There were 75 burglaries in 83 break-ins at the...
View ArticleCape Coral woman receives death threats via texts
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A text scam left one mother fearing for her children’s lives. The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, said she received a series of threats on Tuesday, saying her children would...
View ArticleLehigh Acres woman runs over daughter, son-in-law
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (AP) – A 64-year-old woman faces aggravated assault charges after deputies say she hit her daughter and son-in-law with her car Tuesday. Lisa Newsom yelled, “I’m going to run him...
View ArticleUnwanted calls top list of Florida’s consumer complaints
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Getting a lot of phone calls you don’t want? You’re not alone. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released the top 10 most frequent consumer complaints filed...
View ArticleMillennial women concerned about hair loss
FORT MYERS, Fla. — When it comes to millennials, you may think of words such as “connected,” “driven” and “tech-savvy.” But does “hair loss” or “balding” come to mind? Doctors are now seeing more...
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Crash turns deadly in east Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. — At least one person was killed Thursday in a crash on South Olga Drive near Palm Beach Boulevard east of Fort Myers, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The wreck, which took place at...
View ArticleFormer Lee Sheriff’s deputy arrested, facing grand theft charge
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A former Lee County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested after complaints about discrepancies in his work hours. Cmdr. Randy Crone, who retired in July, is facing a second-degree grand...
View ArticleTraffic violators make SWFL intersections risky
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Video of crash caused by a driver who ran a red light elicited a large response from residents of Southwest Florida who say traffic violations are out of control at multiple...
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First egg begins to crack as eagle watch continues
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The saga of Harriet the Eagle and her eggs continued to captivate the tens of thousands of people who tuned in Thursday to the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam. One of the eggs...
View ArticleQuestions persist seven months after Lee County girl’s disappearance
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Frustration is mounting as answers remain elusive in the case of missing 9-year-old Diana Alvarez. Thursday marked seven months since the girl was last seen in her home on Unique...
View ArticleVictim in fatal Lee County crash identified
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A 60-year-old man was killed Thursday in a crash on Palm Beach Avenue at Hawks Preserve Drive. Thomas Quinn, 60, of Fort Myers, was stopped at a stop sign before he drove into a...
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3 nabbed in Fort Myers cocaine trafficking bust
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Two men with dozens of drug related arrests, and the mother of one of the men’s child, are facing multiple narcotics-related charges following a bust at a Fort Myers motel on...
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Cape Coral home riddled with bullets in early morning gunfire
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A frenzy of bullets were fired at a home Friday morning while the family was inside. Cape Coral police believe the shots may have come from a nearby home across the canal and the...
View ArticleSanibel struggles to deal with traffic congestion
SANIBEL, Fla. — Frustration is mounting among drivers as heavy traffic plagues the island, causing the Sanibel Police Department to issue a traffic alert. In some cases, it has taken nearly an hour to...
View ArticleSuspect sought in Tice carjacking, shooting
TICE, Fla. — Deputies are searching for a suspect in connection to an armed carjacking and shooting, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident occurred near the Morse Shores Shopping Center...
View ArticleStars Complex hosts first teen night since Club Blu shooting
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Stars Complex hosted the first large-scale teen party Friday night since the Club Blu shooting nearly five months ago. Global Security CEO Daniel Costoulas took every precaution...
View ArticleAuthorities search for missing Lee County mother, baby
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing teenage mother and her daughter. Alexis Brice, 17, left the Our Mother’s Home facility on Carrier...
View ArticleSay ‘goodbye’ to 2016 in Southwest Florida!
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Tens of millions of people around the country are preparing for New Year’s Eve festivities and Southwest Florida is no exception. Fort Myers Beach is hosting its annual New...
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