Trial delayed for teen in killing of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller
A judge this week partly sided with the defense of a teen accused of killing a Cape Coral 15-year-old nearly two years ago. Thomas Stein, now 18, of North Fort Myers, faces one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted armed robbery in the March 17, 2024, death of Kayla Rincon-Miller. His trial is...
Florida Woman Allegedly Attacks 3 Dogs After Fleeing Hit And Run
A Florida woman is facing charges for allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash, “washing herself” in a stranger’s swimming pool then “attacking” his three dogs when confronted, authorities said. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash at the intersection of Loyola...
New restaurants fuel comeback at Punta Gorda’s Fisherman’s Village
Fisherman's Village has achieved 100% occupancy as new restaurants prepare to open, creating 300+ jobs in Punta Gorda's waterfront destination.
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Beach cleanup on Marco; Seafood Fest in Bonita and more. The French Quarter Funk Fest is free and features Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., The Soul Rebels, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and more. Starts at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7. Free general admission, $34 for front-row seating, VIP available. At...
‘Children need their father’: A Florida mother prepares to self-deport
WGCU | By Elizabeth Andarge , Amanda Whittamore This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida’s only public radio station at 91.3 FM, as part of a content sharing partnership with Miami’s Community News. Read more at WLRN.org . Arianna walked the aisles of a Burlington store in Bonita Springs, picking out...
It’s a Mrs. Roper Weekend on Fort Myers Beach
The 3rd annual FMB Strong Mrs. Roper’s Caftan Crawl is Saturday on Fort Myers Beach. Over 800 people will be dressed up in very ugly dresses and participating in an hours long pub crawl all for a good cause. The annual event is organized by Fort Myers Beach 501c3...
In Real Estate, It’s the “When”
Not long ago, the mantra among real estate agents to their prospective home buyers and property sellers was “Location, location, location.” That tide seems to be changing — especially in Southwest Florida, which is already considered an ideal place to live, with favorable weather, numerous recreational activities for...
Measles outbreak confirmed in Collier County; official count incomplete
One local health clinic confirmed to Fox 4 it had reported 20 measles cases to the state in recent days — cases not yet reflected in the Department of Health’s most recent count.
Tow truck funeral procession to honor Port Charlotte operator
PORT CHARLOTTE — Dave Lewis, a tow truck driver who died from a medical issue on the job, will be honored with a different type of funeral procession.
Three charged with violent robbery scheme that lured victim to Lehigh Acres home
The sheriff's office said the incident began when one suspect, who knew the victim, lured him to her home where two men were waiting.
