Former Chillicothe physician assistant seeks bond reduction, return to Ohio under monitoring
FORT MYERS, Florida — Former Chillicothe‑area physician assistant Rufus Frank Lowman, who faces life in prison on child sexual abuse charges, remains in the Lee County Jail as his attorney seeks to reduce his bond and modify his release conditions, according to newly filed court records. Lowman, 57,...
Four-vehicle crash on Alico Road in San Carlos Park injures two
SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — Two people were injured after a four-vehicle crash led to one vehicle rolling over along Alico Road at Phlox Drive near San Carlos Park. According to the San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District, crews were dispatched to the scene at approximately 1:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Suncoast veterans head to Washington, D.C. for Honor Flight 2026
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - An Honor Flight departed the Punta Gorda Airport just before 6 a.m. Tuesday, heading to Washington, D.C., with a full plane of veterans, guardians, loved ones and friends. The early-morning sendoff included a water salute as the aircraft lifted off, marking what many describe as...
Woman arrested after malnourished dog, snake found dead in Fort Myers apartment
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman was arrested in Fort Myers on Monday after a dead dog and a dead snake were found in her apartment. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, officers responded to an animal-related investigation at an apartment on Bellaria Way at around 8:36 p.m., with assistance from Lee County Domestic Animal Services and the Lee County Sheriff's Office...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Enjoy free admission to all museum exhibitions at The Baker Museum Art After Hours at The Baker Museum, from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 29. Live music by local musicians and concessions at Heidi’s Place. The museum is at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., in Naples. Information: artisnaples.org. Rockin’ Bash 2...
Estero Senior Amateur Invitational returns to Estero Country Club April 28-30
ESTERO, Florida – Estero Country Club will host the 3rd annual Estero Senior Amateur Invitational April 28-30, featuring an elite field of senior amateur golfers from across the country, competing across four age divisions: Senior (55–64), Super Senior (65–69), Legends (70–74), and Grand Masters (75+). Last...
Honor Flight taking 100 Florida vets on whirlwind tour of nation’s capital
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - About 100 than 80 Florida veterans, whose service spans decades from Would War II, Korea and Vietnam, boarded a predawn flight in Punta Gorda Tuesday, heading to Washington, D.C. The Southwest Florida Honor Flight will take the vets to hallowed ground, as they witness the...
Man accused of leading Lee County deputies on high-speed chase, attempting to crash into...
SUNCOAST ESTATES, Fla. — A man was arrested after being accused of leading a Lee County deputy on a car chase and trying to crash into the deputy's car on Saturday. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report, at around 7:40 p.m., a deputy on patrol in the Suncoast community noticed a car traveling westbound on Tucker Lane at a speed that...
Estero man accused of robbing victim of iPhone in parking lot of local business
ESTERO, Fla. — An Estero man was arrested on Saturday after being accused of robbery with a weapon in the parking lot of Estero River Outfitters. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies responded to reports of a robbery at Estero River Outfitters at around 9:17 a.m. The victim told deputies his iPhone had been stolen, and that his sandals had...
Reshaping of RSW’s food, beverage, retail options includes two closures
Airport expansions, like the historic one underway at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), require doing away with the "old" to bring in something new. This includes the food and beverage options at RSW. The airport announced that as of close on the evening of April 26, the Dunkin' and Beaches Travelmart, near the entrance to Concourse B in the main terminal, will end business...
















