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78-year-old woman turns herself in on two DUI manslaughter charges after Estero crash

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A 78-year-old woman is facing DUI manslaughter charges following a fatal crash in June that killed two people. Deputies said Diana Waller-Genotti of Estero turned herself in after the Lee County Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for her arrest. According to the arrest warrant, Waller-Genotti...

Estero, FL · 1d
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Cape Coral 3-car crash kills 1, closes Veterans Memorial Parkway

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — One person is dead and another driver is seriously injured after a three-vehicle crash on Veterans Memorial Parkway Extension. Cape Coral police said the injured driver was airlifted to a local hospital. Both directions of Veterans Memorial Parkway Extension remain closed between Sandoval Boulevard and Southwest Pine Island Road.

Cape Coral, FL · 1d
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Cape Coral fight shuts down Trafalgar Parkway near Pine Island Road

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Cape Coral police investigated an isolated incident in the 1300 block of Trafalgar Parkway on Friday. The case involved a physical altercation between two people who knew each other. Police arrested Jorge R. Montalvo for battery with injuries. The incident shut down eastbound lanes in the...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d
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Video shows suspect stealing teen’s e-bike outside San Carlos Park pizza shop

SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — A teenager’s e-bike was stolen outside a Little Caesars Pizza in San Carlos Park, and security footage captured the suspect cutting the lock and riding away. The theft happened Wednesday night outside the Shoppes at San Carlos, a strip mall off US-41 near...

San Carlos Park, FL · 1d
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San Carlos Park Man Nabbed Going 94 MPH On I-75, Child Found Unrestrained In Back

I-75 & Colonial Blvd. — Approximate Site Of Reported 120-MPH Speeding. A 26-year-old San Carlos Park man was pulled over on I-75 in Lee County Tuesday night after troopers clocked him going 94 mph, and what happened after the sedan stopped only deepened the trouble he's now facing. Ethan Ramirez allegedly abandoned the driver's seat and crawled into the back of the car, where a woman and an unrestrained child were sitting.

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Estero Had Electric Lights Before the Story Was Finished

The great machine at Koreshan State Park looks less like a religious relic than the centerpiece of a municipal power station. That is partly what makes it so revealing. Visitors arrive to learn about an unusual community and its beliefs, then encounter a heavy engine that had to do an entirely practical job: make electricity.

Estero, FL · 2d

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What Are The Blue Lights On Some Florida Traffic Signals Used For?

Drivers in certain areas of Florida like Gainesville, Fort Myers, Orlando, and Collier County, have begun noticing odd little blue lights mounted on the top of some traffic signals. What are they there for? In spite of what you or your passengers may have speculated, they have nothing to do with red light cameras. However, like traffic cameras, they play a role in catching drivers who run red lights.

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Cape Coral pair in jail after undercover fentanyl investigation

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Cape Coral police arrested two people after a multi-week drug investigation led detectives to a home on Southwest 19th Street. The Cape Coral Police Department said the investigation began after officers received information about suspected street-level narcotics distribution involving suspects Tobbie Lemar Conley and Julie Ann Osborne in Cape Coral. Detectives carried out a series of undercover operations in the city and said they corroborated illicit drug sales from the residence.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Three FL Firefighters Injured in Crash Involving Fire Truck and Armored Car

Three San Carlos Park Fire District firefighters were injured when their fire apparatus collided with a Brinks armored truck on U.S. 41 in Lee County. The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. on the southbound lanes of U.S. 41, just north of Island Park Road. The Brinks truck rolled over in the collision, which sent four people, including three firefighters, to the hospital. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries, while the third suffered moderate injuries. The Brinks truck driver also was transported with minor injuries, Gulf Coast News reported.

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Lee County Domestic Animal Services announces ‘November to Remember’ adoption promotion

Lee County Domestic Animal Services is making November a month to remember with special adoption savings designed to help more pets find loving homes. Throughout November, adult dog and cat/kitten adoptions will be just $25. Anyone adopting a cat or kitten can adopt a feline friend at no additional charge, giving two deserving cats the chance to find a home together.

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Tuesday is a Big Day For Every Taxpayer

On election day, Lee County voters overwhelmingly voted for Amendment 3; property tax reform.The final tally was 199,877 yes votes and 90,186 no votes. The Lee County Board of Commissioners is the first to announce a workshop on the issue. The details of what voters approved:. In 2027, the homestead...

Lee County, FL · 1d

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Fort Myers police arrest Minnesota man after hotel room exposure

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—Fort Myers police arrested a Minnesota man after investigators said he exposed himself inside a hotel room where people in the pool area, including children, could see him. Officers responded to the Baymont Hotel on Saturday for a reported sex offense involving a hotel guest. Police...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood marks two decades

Will celebrate milestone anniversary with special $20 menu, daylong live entertainment. A Cape Coral restaurant has been hanging around for quite some time will celebrate a milestone anniversary this Saturday. Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood will mark 20 years of business in the Cape, with $20 specials and entertainment from...

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Florida Man Crashes Into Cape Coral Rental Home After Running Stop Sign While Drunk

DUI Driver Sends Car Flying Into Rental Home on Beach Parkway in Cape Coral It was a Thursday night on […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Cape Coral, FL · 3h

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Lee County school district considers closing two elementary schools amid budget cuts

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County School District is considering closing two elementary schools as district leaders look for ways to address budget cuts, Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said. The proposal is expected to be presented to the Lee County School Board at its next meeting, where board...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Four years after Hurricane Ian, 15 affordable apartments open for Sanibel workers

SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK) — Four years after Hurricane Ian destroyed 10 affordable workforce apartments on Sanibel, a new housing development is giving local workers a chance to live in the same community where they work. Community Housing and Resources (CHR) celebrated the opening of Harkey House on Periwinkle Way...

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Captiva man accused of DUI after driving car onto beach

CAPTIVA, Fla. (WINK)—Lee County deputies arrested a man after they said he drove a car onto the beach at Alison Hagerup Beach Park on Wednesday. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a report that a vehicle had crashed onto the beach. Deputies said the car drove up a pedestrian walkway, crossed the protected dune system and entered the recreational area before it got stuck on a dune with a drop-off of about one to two feet.

Captiva, FL · 2d

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Fort Myers man accused of violating probation terms after 7-year prison sentence for assault, arson

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man is accused of violating the terms of his probation after spending seven years in prison for aggravated battery and arson. Southwest Crime Stoppers says that Troy Stewart was initially arrested after law enforcement responded to a call about a home invasion robbery. Crime Stoppers adds that a bloodied woman told police that Stewart made her tell them that they had been robbed, but actually Stewart had attacked her.

Fort Myers, FL · 9h

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‘I couldn’t breathe’: Lee County Senior Olympics swimmer recalls near-fatal pneumonia

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rosemary Niedzwiecki, a Lee County resident in her 70s, nearly lost her life to pneumonia earlier this year after trying to push through her symptoms. “I said, I have to fight. I can't give up,” Niedzwiecki recalled. Known for her active lifestyle and competing...

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