Lee County government, school board critic dies: What we know
Lee County has lost one of its more outspoken governmental critics. Joe Phillips died, said a Jan. 10 Facebook post. "Our friend Joe Phillips has passed away, way too soon, leaving his wife and young daughter in unspeakable grief, traumatized, and in financial uncertainly," the post said. There's also a GoFundMe link...
‘Let’s Melt Some ICE’ event draws support for Hispanic businesses in Bonita Springs
Vanessa Ayala remembers when Thursday nights were loud. "We've had several things happen, especially here in Bonita with immigration and Hispanics -- you can't be in the streets anymore like you used to," said Ayala, co-owner of Mexico Lindo restaurant. Mexico Lindo sits on the corner of a roundabout in...
Florida Man Charged With Fatally Shooting Landlord During Physical Altercation
A Florida man is facing charges for allegedly fatally shooting his landlord during an altercation, authorities said. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a reported shooting on the 23000 block of Van Buren Avenue in Port Charlotte at around 1:39 p.m. Wednesday. The suspect, identified as...
A hazing nightmare: Mom advocates for justice after son’s death
PORT CHARLOTTE — After celebrating the 2023 holiday break with her son, Sawyer Updike, Sheri Roberts-Updike was sad to see him leave again.
Father charged after loaded gun found in 5-year-old’s backpack at Florida school
CAPE CORAL, Fla. (CBS12) — A father is behind bars after his 5-year-old son was found with a loaded firearm in their backpack at a Florida elementary school. Officers with the Cape Coral Police Department say they found the loaded 9 mm handgun in the child's backpack at Trafalgar Elementary School in Cape Coral on...
Florida Deputies Arrest Four After Walking In on Alleged RV Drug Deal
Four people were arrested in North Fort Myers after deputies unexpectedly encountered what they say was an alleged drug transaction inside a parked RV.
Cape Coral still reviewing Redfish Pointe plan amid resident pushback
The Redfish Pointe development proposal is still under review in Cape Coral, with the property owners expecting a revised staff report from the city within the next week or so and a Planning and Zoning Commission hearing sometime in the next two months, according to representatives for the project. The proposal,...
“Satisfied Till I Kill Him”: Disturbing Christmas Morning Video Lands Florida Mom Behind Bars
A Christmas morning wellness check escalated into a felony arrest after Fort Myers police say a mother sent a graphic video of herself abusing her young daughter, accompanied by text messages threatening to murder her husband with her “bare hands.”. Krysten Ann Happel, 36, was booked into the Lee...
Cops: Man wedged Escalade into gas pumps, faces drug charges
PUNTA GORDA — A Fort Myers man was jailed this week after police found his Cadillac Escalade wedged against the gas pumps at a convenience store.
Florida teen hits ‘Golden Fan Cup’ jackpot at Chick-fil-A
A Cape Coral woman started off 2026 with some fast food fireworks on Jan. 6 Makenzee Baker drove up to the Pine Island Road Chick-fi-A and placed an order for her favorite, a classic chicken sandwich, and a drink. The drink was served in a cup wrapped in special paper to celebrate Chick-fil-A's 80th anniversary this...
