Dad taunted dehydrated son with water before the boy died, Florida cops say
Two parents accused of neglecting their 12-year-old son and not getting him medical attention before he died have been indicted on murder charges in Florida. A grand jury indicted 46-year-old Qwentosha Massaquoi and 47-year-old Louis Moinina Massaquoi on charges of first-degree murder , aggravated child abuse and...
Counterfeit Cash: Lee County Deputies Nab Duo With Bleached Bills
It's best to keep it legit and not counterfeit. So I was recently scrolling through a little shop I won’t name, and I see it. Labubu. Those weird little monster toys that look like a gremlin and a baby bunny had a kid. People online are paying hundreds for them. Rich collectors treat them like Pokémon cards. Me? Not...
New radars will help fill Florida’s weather coverage gaps
A private weather technology company is in the process of installing four new weather radars across the state, which are expected to significantly improve coverage gaps in NOAA’s Doppler radar network. According to Climavision, the company plans to place radars in Fort Myers, outside of Ocala, in Dixie County...
Florida Golfer Defies Astronomical Odds By Making Two Holes-In-One In The Same Round
You can play golf your entire life without making a hole-in-one, and it’s hard to top the feeling that comes with sinking an ace. However, a Florida resident who was playing in a scramble in Fort Myers earlier this month did exactly that by recording two of them in the same round. Anyone who plays—or, […] The post...
New radars to help fill Florida’s weather coverage gaps
A private weather technology company is in the process of installing four new weather radars across the state, which are expected to significantly improve coverage gaps in NOAA’s Doppler radar network. According to Climavision, the company plans to place radars in Fort Myers, outside of Ocala, in Dixie County...
Lee school district bus drivers get additional ‘scenario’ training
For the first time, the School District of Lee County offered bus driver training that included various scenarios. Safety, Security and Fleet Operations Chief David Newlan said with knowing one of the district’s vulnerabilities being the buses, drivers went through an active shooting training and de-escalation...
Cape Coral police arrest man in hit-and-run crashes involving police vehicle
Cape Coral police arrested Zachary Kelly after he fled multiple hit-and-run crashes, including one involving an unmarked police car, according to officers.
VIDEO: Tesla driver runs away after high-speed chase on I-75, troopers say
Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a Tesla driver who fled on foot after high-speed chase on I-75. Vehicle impounded, charges pending investigation, according to FHP.
September shenanigans continue to swirl in Southwest Florida
September in Southwest Florida continues to be more fun than ever!. As I said last week, September around these parts has the tendency to be slow, soggy, and spiritless – not even the Christmas decorations in the stores typically lift my mood. But I decided that this September would be spectacular – and so far, so...
Lee County, FL – Crime Alert: Drug Trafficker Gets 17-Year Prison Sentence
Fort Myers, FL – A Lee County man will spend the next 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug trafficking charges, authorities announced this week. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Narcotics Unit arrested Enrique “Slick” Gonzales in 2024 following an investigation that...
