‘It’s disgusting’: Florida man arrested after dragging severely injured dog behind truck, sheriff says
SUNCOAST ESTATES, Fla. (WFLA) — A North Fort Myers man was arrested after he dragged a tethered dog down the road behind his truck on Thursday, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Carmine Marceno at a press conference, the investigation revealed that the man, Johnny Lee Davis, dragged...
Police searching for woman who stole children’s clothes in Florida
FLORIDA — A Fort Myers woman is accused of violating her probation following a recent petit theft arrest, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers said Niya Brown, 43, was initially arrested for allegedly stealing dozens of sets of children’s clothing from a Marshalls store. Authorities said...
CCSO: Second suspect arrested in Englewood burglary ‘spree’
ENGLEWOOD — Investigators announced the arrest of a second suspect in a spree of home burglaries in Englewood.
Bill Medley bringing The Righteous Brothers to Fort Myers
Bill Medley is best known for his smooth baritone voice on the mega-hit “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” as part the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers. But in the early days of the group, before they recorded the most-played radio...
Swig brings trendy ‘dirty soda’ to Fort Myers, Cape Coral
There was no fanfare, no announcements, no social media posts. But when Swig softly and oh-so-quietly opened in Fort Myers on Feb. 14, customers just began showing up. In droves. “Word spread fast,” franchise owner of the soda shop Monique LeRoy said. “We opened, and people just kept showing up. It gets wild even...
E-bike popularity is soaring. People want more restrictions, but not too many
It's becoming more common to see electric bicycles (e-bikes) and other motorized devices like e-scooters. In the past few years, e-bikes have seen a surge in popularity and in accidents. Dr. Jennifer Caputo Seidler is a hospitalist and works in the trauma program at Tampa General Hospital. She said e-bike...
2,480 students disciplined for ‘disruptive behaviors’ in anti-ICE walkouts
The School District of Lee County released disciplinary actions taken against 2,480 students it identified as participating in “disruptive behaviors” related to anti-ICE walkouts that took place Feb. 4-6. Behaviors cited were:. • 2,037 skipping class or tardy to class. • 393 safety violations. • 50...
SHELTER SHOWDOWN: Charlotte County’s animal shelter fights for more money
The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County is trying to re-negotiate its deal with the county for the first time in 13 years.
Fort Myers Police call woman’s downtown death ‘suspicious’, ask for tips
Fort Myers Police are hoping someone can help them with information regarding the death of Julie "Jules" Curvo, her body found near downtown Fort Myers on Jan. 30. Police announced Feb. 26 that they are investigating the death of the 28-year-old as a homicide, SWFL Crime Stoppers said on social media. They hope...
MATLACHA TURNS 100: Local reflects on a century of color and old Florida charm
Matlacha is 100! A local realtor, who's been there since the 70s, reflects on the island's colorful history and hopes for the future.
