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Police investigating stabbing at Fort Myers home
Police swarmed a house in Fort Myers Monday night for a stabbing. It happened on Second Street, which is near the Fort Myers cemetery. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, there is a female with a stab wound. She is receiving treatment and is said to have minor injuries.
2 dead, 3 with critical injuries after crash on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol said two people are dead after a crash at the State Road 82 and Sunshine Boulevard intersection in Lehigh Acres on Sunday. Reports say a black SUV was traveling westbound on SR-82 at a high rate of speed with five occupants, approaching Sunshine Boulevard.
Medical scene at Fort Myers Beach; man taken to hospital
A man was taken to Health Park Hospital this morning after witnesses said they pulled him from the water off Fort Myers Beach when he suddenly stopped swimming and started floating. The scene unfolded off the 1600 block of I Street, Monday afternoon, just before 12:15 p.m. A group of...
Officers investigate major crash in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Officers are investigating a major traffic crash near the 1220 block of Del Prado Boulevard South in Cape Coral. Southbound lanes are reportedly down to one lane and traffic is heavily affected. Officials are asking that you seek an alternate route if possible. This is...
Man accused of killing 80-year-old woman at That BBQ to appear in court for arraignment
The man who allegedly killed an older woman at That BBQ while driving under the influence in Matlacha is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Cody Curtis is accused of DUI manslaughter when he slammed into outdoor tables at the restaurant, hitting five people and killing 80-year-old Mary Lou Sharp.
Edison Grand residents reach 11 days with no A/C
90 degrees outside and 90 degrees inside too. People who live at the Edison Grand apartments in Fort Myers say they’ve been living without A/C for over a week. Some even sleep in the lobby, where there is A/C. Several Edison Grand residents are asking for money off rent,...
Councilman voices concern over new Fort Myers police review board law
There’s the new Florida law on the horizon, which limits the power of citizen-run police review boards, which concerns one Fort Myers council member. In this room, alone and unarmed, is where a Fort Myers detective shot and killed 58-year-old Christopher Jordan. Fort Myers police raced to the house...
Work left to do on Fort Myers Beach
Lynne Dagnese, dressed in a red, white and blue American flag-plastered shirt, sat on her Fort Myers beach porch. She appreciates Memorial Day, and she doesn’t begrudge anyone taking advantage of the holiday by going to the beach. They make her smile. “They’re celebrating to help bring back the...
Officials investigating fire that left 4 semi-trucks charred in Lehigh Acres
Four semi-trucks were left charred by flames that fire marshals are calling a criminal act. The scene was near Fourth Street West and Leonard Boulevard South in Lehigh Acres on Monday morning. Officials who responded to the scene are now calling this a criminal investigation. This is an ongoing story....
Man arrested for aggravated assault at Venetian Apartments in the Villas
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department was searching for a suspect with their guns drawn around 3 a.m. at Venetian Apartments on Sunday. FMPD states they responded to a call in regards to an aggravated assault with a knife. Janari Tejhawn Strong, 19, was arrested and...
Crews respond to two fires at once in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Crews responded to two fires around the same time on Sunday morning in Fort Myers. According to South Trail Fire, there were two fires at one time. One was at Tony's Pizza along Daniel's Parkway and the other was at American House on Metro Parkway.
Surviving Hurricane Ian inspired Bay Area author's latest thriller
TAMPA, Fla. - The book, "One Deadly Eye," was inspired by Randy Wayne White's experience surviving Hurricane Ian as it blew over Sanibel Island. White will be launching his new release at Tombolo Books on Monday, June 3. To learn more about the local author's books and local appearances, click...
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