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Active Investigation on 15th Street W. in Lehigh Acres

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office says that deputies are conducting an active investigation on 15th Street West near Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres Sunday morning. LSCO says deputies were in the area searching for a suspect in connection with an active investigation, and that all...

Lehigh Acres, FL · 23h
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Golden Gate couple arrested, accused of making drugs in home with 4 kids

GOLDEN GATE, Fla. (WINK) — Two people faced felony drug and child neglect charges after detectives said they found crack cocaine being made inside a home where four young children lived. Collier County Sheriff’s Office Vice and Narcotics Bureau members arrested Richardson Lahens, 39, and Cindy Pierre, 40, on...

Golden Gate, FL · 2d
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Tampa Free Press TFP

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Unholy Hustle: Florida Drug Dealer Gets 20 Years For Dealing Crack Steps From Church Steps

Johnnie Lee Green A seasoned Collier County street dealer found out the hard way that...

Collier County, FL · 1d

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Veterans Community Park hosts yard sale in Lehigh Acres

What’s happening: Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres is hosting its Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Nov 21. Where: Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres 33936. When: The yard sale is from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The park is open from dawn to dusk daily. Cost: Free to attend. Cost: $5 spaces may be purchased by visiting leeparks.org/register or call the Veterans Park Recreation Center at 239-533-7530. Info: leeparks.org or 239-533-7530 Driving directions: From I-75, take exit 138 and head east on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Turn left onto Lee Boulevard. Turn right onto Homestead Road N. and the park entrance will be on the left. What to expect Clean out closets, garages and homes to turn trash into another person’s treasure. Take advantage of the crowds that a community yard sale can generate or, if you do not have anything to sell, just stop by and shop. Pre-registration is required as spaces are limited. The price is $5 per space with a maximum of three spaces per person. Bring your own tables, chairs and shade canopies. Setup starts at 7 a.m. and gates open at 8 a.m. Adults must work the tables

Lehigh Acres, FL · 20h

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1 detained, 1 hospitalized after fight on Sunshine Boulevard in Golden Gate

GOLDEN GATE, Fla. — The Collier County Sheriff's Office said one person was detained and another person was taken to the hospital with a laceration after a fight on Sunshine Boulevard in Golden Gate on Friday night. According to deputies, a call came in about a fight at 10:27...

Golden Gate, FL · 2d

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Medical emergency may have led to Fort Myers I-75 rollover that hurt woman, 2 children

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman and two children were taken to the hospital with possible serious injuries after a rollover crash on I-75 near Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Fort Myers Fire Department said the crash happened on...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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No injuries after aircraft goes down in Estero Bay Area, authorities say

ESTERO, Fla. (WINK)—A pilot was not hurt after a single-aircraft incident in Estero Bay Preserve on Sunday. The aircraft went down in the Estero Bay area just south of Winkler Extension, in a spot that emergency vehicles and boats could not easily reach. Iona McGregor Fire District and multiple other agencies responded to the preserve.

Estero, FL · 10h

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Suspect In Birkenstock Clog Theft Ring Arrested Outside Of Mall In Florida

Ericka Elois Doresha Ruth A 33-year-old Lehigh Acres woman suspected of belonging to an organized...

Naples, FL · 2d

Total Pro Sports

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Plane Crash-Lands On Busy Florida Road And Slams Into Pickup Truck In Terrifying Scene [VIDEO]

That was crazy. The post Plane Crash-Lands On Busy Florida Road And Slams Into Pickup Truck In Terrifying Scene [VIDEO] originally published on Total Pro Sports .

North Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Plans for Lee Memorial Hospital site could include parks, homes

A linear park along Cleveland Avenue, rowhouses like those in Philadelphia, bike trails and a big civic green are some of the ideas for what the Lee Memorial Hospital site could look like when the hospital closes in 2028. Members of the Fort Myers Economic Development Advisory Board received an...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Fort Myers library becomes refuge for homeless people as living costs rise

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The downtown Fort Myers library is increasingly serving as a haven for people experiencing homelessness, offering free internet access, phone charging stations and air conditioning. Community leaders say homelessness is growing in the city, citing inflation and the high cost of living as key factors....

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Lehigh Acres man accused of violating court order after wrong-way DUI arrest

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres man is accused of violating the terms of his probation after an arrest for driving under the influence. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Jose Medina, 36, was initially arrested after deputies spotted him driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of a busy roadway.

Lehigh Acres, FL · 6h

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Culver’s Opening Lehigh Acres Location Before Year’s End

Famous across America for its legendary Butterburgers and frozen custard, Culver’s has expanded to comprise more than a thousand restaurants, and its growth is continuing in the Florida market. A new Culver’s is in the works in Lehigh Acres with an expected opening before the end of the year, Jeffrey Liegel, CEO of S&L Companies, the developer behind more than 130 Culver’s locations, told What Now on Friday.

Lehigh Acres, FL · 1d

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This Fort Myers Diner Feels Like A Time Capsule Straight Out Of The 1950s

Formica tables, cozy booths, and walls covered in vintage treasures greet every hungry guest at this retro spot. Oldies play in the background while the coffee pours. It feels like someone pressed pause on 1955. The menu matters just as much as the decor. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all run...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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FGCU women's basketball cruises past Arkansas State 89-59 in home opener

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball bounced back from a season-opening loss with a commanding 89-59 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday afternoon at Alico Arena. The Eagles (1-1) were led by Cerina Rolle, who scored a game-high 16 points, while Karina Gordon added 15...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Video shows pickup ripping bumper off Bonita Springs woman's cherished car

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — A Bonita Springs woman is seeking help to identify the driver of a white pickup truck who damaged her Mercedes in a hit-and-run incident at the Waterline Bonita Springs apartment complex. Surveillance video shows the truck leaving a parking spot next to Octavia Harris’ car,...

Bonita Springs, FL · 2d

The News-Press

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Where to eat on Thanksgiving in Southwest Florida: A quick guide

It’s already November, and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And if you haven’t made dining plans , don’t worry just yet. Plenty of restaurants will be serving turkey, ham, prime rib and much more on Nov. 26. Here’s a small taste of what’s cooking, from Cape Coral to Bonita Springs . Cape Coral, Pine Island Ariani: The longtime Cape Coral gem will have its regular menu, daily specials and its annual turkey dinner from 1-7 p.m. Reservations recommended by calling (239) 772-8000. 1529 SE 15th Terrace; find on Facebook Cruisers: Seatings for this Thanksgiving dinner buffet are at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Roast turkey, Virginia baked ham, homemade dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato soufflé, green bean casserole, stewed tomatoes, pumpkin and apple pies and more are on the menu. $29.95 per person. Reservations required. (239) 673-8002. 1517 SE 47 th Terrace. Find on Facebook Eagle’s Nest: This Pine Island restaurant is offering its regular menu, plus a traditional Thanksgiving special. Community members who could use a helpful hand will receive a complimentary meal thanks to turkey donations from the Pine Island Gentleman Society. Opens at 11 a.m. 10880 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia; (239) 558-5577; find on Facebook

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

Naples Daily News

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Holiday lights in Collier County: Add your display to our 2026 map

Do you have an awesome holiday-light display planned this year? Here's how to let everyone know. Our annual holiday lights map helps people find amazing light displays in Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island and the rest of Southwest Florida. And it's easy to add your own home or business: Just go online and fill out a short form that includes your address, the number of lights in your display and a short description. Even better: It's absolutely free. The interactive map will go online in late November. We’ll update it throughout the holiday season so people can use it for a self-guided tour of the region's best and brightest displays. To add your holiday light display, go to news-press.com/holidaylights . The displays can be for businesses, homes or venues. Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. Reach him at 239-335-0368 or crunnells@gannett.com. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Holiday lights in Collier County: Add your display to our 2026 map

Collier County, FL · 20h

The News-Press

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'Crown jewel' Edison estates welcomes first addition in 60 years

It has been 60 years since something was built at the venerable Edison Home. That’s going to change. The Edison and Ford Winter Estates Board of Trustees presented plans to the Fort Myers city council on Nov. 2 for a new welcome center. The city council gave a unanimous 6-0 blessing to the plans, with Councilman Liston Bochette absent for the vote. Council member Terolyn Watson did vote against one item, which is a letter from the city guaranteeing a $1.6 million loan the Edison board of trustees plans to help fund the project. Watson said she had met with former council member Mike Flanders, who chairs the board of trustees, and that banks may be willing to loan the money without a city guarantee. Council member Darla Bonk pointed out that since the city owns the 21-acre property it would be on the hook for any loan default regardless. Former city officials Flanders, Henderson part of Edison board The Edison non-profit board of trustees also includes former mayor Randy Henderson. The welcome center was designed by architect Joyce Owens, founder and principal of Architecture Joyce Owens, a 12-person firm in southwest Florida. Owens is the national American Institute of

Fort Myers, FL · 2d