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What we know about man accused of flushing ex-girlfriend’s fish down the toilet
Bret Dahl is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house, assaulting her, breaking things and flushing her fish named Bean down the toilet. Dahl is in the Lee County Jail facing a long list of charges, including animal cruelty. We don’t know why Bean was targeted. The police report...
Man arrested after masked group threatens to shoot woman at Cape Coral home
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape Coral Police Department said at least three people in ski masks came up to a home along NE 16th Place in Cape Coral, threatening to shoot a woman. A resident at the home, Ninette Salorino, said she came home to police surrounding her...
Lee County high school graduations: dates, times, places for 2024 ceremonies
It's that time of year − caps and gowns, and Pomp and Circumstance marches. We call it high school graduation season and hundreds of Lee County high school seniors and their families will be celebrating this important moment of life starting one week from today (May 16). The News-Press...
Cape Coral Mayor optimistic on maintaining flood insurance discount
Cape Coral’s Mayor John Gunter spoke about submitting the city’s paperwork before FEMA’s flood insurance guideline deadline. During a news conference Thursday, Gunter stated that the City of Cape Coral has met the 30-day deadline and has submitted the paperwork for review. Gutner then stated that through...
Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child
After a years-long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars. They are both accused of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a child. Dwayne Staron faces an additional child molestation charge. WINK News...
Duo accused of stealing 20 buckets of construction material from Lehigh Acres home
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a pair of thieves stole 20 buckets of drywall compound at a Lehigh Acres home that is under construction. It took the thieves less than five minutes to swipe the buckets at around 1 a.m. Wednesday on...
Woman sees potentially suspicious charge on her account after parking at Fort Myers Beach
When enjoying a day on Fort Myers Beach, QR codes for parking shouldn’t be a problem. “I’ve never had any issues,” said beachgoer Patrick Russo. “They’re everywhere,” said beachgoer Gracie Boggs. While it isn’t a problem for Russo and Boggs, they haven’t had an experience...
Officers searching for alleged Racetrac arsonist
The Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that an early morning fire at a gas station was arson. “It sounds to me like somebody has a plan or had it out for somebody or the business, or they were practicing their target,” said Fort Myers resident David. The flames...
FORECAST: Staying hot and dry
Here’s your forecast for Thursday, May 9th, 2024. Good morning, Southwest Florida! We are once again waking up to warm temperatures sitting in the mid 70s along the coast and upper 60s inland this morning. Those readings are above our average low of 68° for this time of year. It is going to be sunny and dry today with winds out of the south and southwest 10-15mph. It is also going to be hot. We are forecasting a high of 92° in Fort Myers. That is above our average of 89° but well shy of the record of 95° set back in 1962 and tied again in 2009.
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