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FHP: One dead in Naples rollover crash
A 66-year-old Naples man died and three others were injured in a rollover traffic crash Saturday night on Immokalee Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 9:18 p.m. and involved two sport utility vehicles both headed east on Immokalee Road near Woodcrest Drive. FHP said that...
3 teens accused of car theft, burglary arrested in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Three juveniles have been arrested after an alleged string of car thefts in Cape Coral. Cape Coral police responded to the 700 block of NW 18th Place at approximately 7:30 a.m. on May 7 for reports of a car theft. The victim had Ring camera...
Police investigate homicide in front of Fort Myers beauty salon
The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a homicide after police found a man’s dead body in the parking lot of a Fort Myers beauty salon. FMPD said the victim, 29-year-old Guy Nally Noncent, was found In front of Severe Beauty salon on Saturday morning. Authorities believe the incident...
'Overkill': Family of man killed by Cape Coral police reacts after officers cleared
The family of a 73-year-old Cape Coral man fatally shot by police last summer remember him as extremely kind-hearted and extremely giving, even as police conclude lethal shots fired in his living room were justified. "He was shot at 13 times even though he was sitting in his chair," daughter Sharon Halle said....
Two-car crash in Cape Coral under investigation
An investigation is underway in Cape Coral after a two-car crash on Sunday. The crash happened at the intersection of Chiquita Boulevard South & SW 35th Street in Cape Coral in the 3500 block. The Ford SUV had damage to the side, and the Nissan sedan had a crushed front...
FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930
Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers. On Friday in Fort Myers, the city gathered to pay their respects to seven police officers and two police K-9s who died in the line of duty. Seven fallen but not forgotten...
Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department
The family of Justin Argenti, a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter, filed a civil complaint Thursday against the Cape Coral Police Department, alleging negligence and that race played a factor in the investigation. On Sept. 9, 2023, Argenti was riding his black and red...
WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire
This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features: An angry driver, a posterior puncture, and a family camper up in flames. Jayson Cole Smith has been arrested after Collier County deputies say he struck another vehicle on the road and fled the scene. CCSO arrested the 23-year-old on Tuesday after,...
One flown to hospital, listed as trauma alert after crash in North Naples
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — One person was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in North Naples Thursday. Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at the Immokalee Road and Logan Boulevard intersection around 11 p.m. Two vehicles collided causing one to strike a pole, according to Collier County deputies. Upon...
Sanibel man accused of assault with a deadly weapon and firing a gun while drunk
SANIBEL, Fla. — Herb Lord and his wife have been living on Sanibel Island for more than a decade, enjoying what they call tranquility and community spirit. "We like the area because of the water and it being a sanctuary and a great place to live with great neighbors, and not having to worry about crime," Lord said.
Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan
Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police. This is a sensitive issue for many people in the black community, so many of the people we approached did not want to talk on camera but said the state attorney got it wrong. However, we met a group of people willing to go on the record, calling for a desperate change after the attorney’s ruling.
Fort Myers felon violates probation after facing animal abuse charges
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers felon is wanted for violating his terms of probation after beating his dog. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers states James Lyster, 53, attacked his dog because it was barking at a neighbor's. Deputies were called to Lyster's house last summer when people heard...
Firefighter hospitalized with exhaustion after heater sparks East Naples business fire
NAPLES, Fla. — A firefighter was taken to the hospital after crews battled a single-story structure fire at Progress Rail - Caterpillar on Mercantile Avenue in East Naples. 20 fire units responded to 3681 Mercantile Ave. at 4:45 a.m. for reports of a single-story structure fire. NBC2 is on...
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