Leo Govoni trial delayed again until 2027
A Pinellas County businessman found liable in the disappearance of more than a hundred million dollars meant for the disabled remains behind bars. Leo Govoni’s attorneys say they're overwhelmed with the amount of evidence in the case, and they need more time. In court, it was stated that Govoni was being transferred out of the Hernando County jail. 8 On Your Side, just discovered...
Investor with Illinois ties buys Fort Myers building
An industrial property off of Interstate 75 near Enterprise Parkway in Fort Myers has sold. The 22,557-square-foot building at 5719 Corporation Circle was bought by a trio of LLCs all with ties to an address in North Barrington, Illinois, a village about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. (Two of the...
Michael Melton to run for Charlotte County Commission
PORT CHARLOTTE — Michael Melton has joined candidates running for Charlotte County Commission District 4.
Body camera videos capture 2 fatal deputy shootings in Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Newly released body camera video shows two separate deputy-involved shootings in Florida that authorities say both ended in the deaths of the a pair suspects in Charlotte County. In the first incident, Charlotte County deputies said they responded to a domestic violence-related call at a...
Florida man arrested at sports bar after brutally beating family member, deputies say
A Fort Myers man was arrested at a sports bar on Tuesday after deputies said he brutally beat a family member.
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Florida
FLORIDA — Authorities in Southwest Florida are searching for a woman wanted in connection with a probation violation tied to a prior aggravated assault charge involving a deadly weapon. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, 25-year-old Molanya Bygene is currently wanted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the warrant stems from a violation […] The post Police searching for wanted fugitive in...
Walmart to remodel five stores on Gulf Coast
Changes are coming to a handful of Walmart stores around the region, from Tampa to Estero. This year, the world's largest retailer plans to remodel 58 stores in Florida, including several on the Gulf Coast, to modernize in-store and digital shopping experiences for customers. Layouts, technology and services will be...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Fort Myers — Sofas, TVs & More
TV Chest – Free (Delivery Available for a Fee) A TV chest in used but good condition. The owner mentioned it will be picked up by trash collectors soon, so act fast if you want it. Delivery can be arranged for a small fee.
Florida Town Gives New Residents Free Golf Carts to Replace Their Cars
A Florida community has a novel strategy to reduce how much its residents drive: buying them a golf cart instead. The planned community of Babcock Ranch recently reported its best sales month ever after it offered a free golf cart with the purchase of any new home, besting its previous one-month record by nearly 25 percent.
Search continues for information on 2018 murder of Bonita Springs pregnant mother
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — The search for information continues after no arrests have been made after the death of 25-year-old Destiney Bocanegra, a pregnant mother, in Bonita Springs. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Bocanegra was outside leaving Chuck E. Cheese with her boyfriend and 4-year-old son on April...

















