Captiva
CRIME & SAFETY
3 people dead after being pulled from Caloosahatchee River near Franklin Lock in Alva
ALVA, Fla. — Three people died after being pulled from the Caloosahatchee River near the Franklin Lock in Alva, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies, fire crews and marine units responded to a call around 1 p.m. about multiple people in the water near the W.P. Franklin recreation area.
Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student
The family of a student who was sexually abused and sent graphic images by a former teacher sued the District in a civil lawsuit for “an excess of $50,000 in damages.” The lawsuit claims the student incurred medical and psychological injuries from her experience at Diplomat Middle School in Cape Coral.
12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116
A 12-vehicle crash temporarily closed all lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 116. Traffic is currently fully open as crews continue to work the scene on the southbound shoulder Thursday at 5 p.m. Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene along with Florida Highway Patrol. Tow trucks helped get...
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...
'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....
LCSO investigating possible connection between shooting and fire in North Fort Myers
Deputies are investigating the alleged shooting of a family’s camper home, which was then burned down by a fire in North Fort Myers. The fire was reported to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the North Fort Myers Fire District at around 6:12 a.m. on Thursday. A large...
Lehigh Acres gunman who tried to break into home still on the run
An unidentified gunman remains on the run following a shooting Wednesday at the Jim Fleming Ecological Park in Lehigh Acres. Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and collected bags of evidence; however, a suspect has not been named, nor has there been an update as to whether the alleged gunman is in custody.
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...
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.
CCPD to provide critical training course
The Cape Coral Police Department will host a two-day training course this fall designed to teach skills and survival strategies for violent critical incidents including those involving active shooters. On Aug. 5 and 6 at CCPD headquarters, the department will make ALICE Training and certification available to anyone in the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.