Statewide Initiative Leads To Apprehension Of Florida Man After Digital Evidence Uncovered
Swift Action Follows Digital Evidence Discovery in Statewide Crackdown. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced today the arrest of a Cape Coral man on multiple felony charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material. Ricardo Luiz Rodrigues Rangel, 52, was taken into custody on July...
‘Do whatever it takes’: Family urges authorities after big drug bust in Southwest Florida
A large-scale drug investigation has led to the arrest of 10 people, several charged with racketeering for crimes including drug trafficking and money laundering. On Thursday, July 24, multiple Southwest Florida law enforcement agencies gathered for a press conference to announce the results of Operation No Cap,...
Cape Coral residents clash with city council over public comment policy change
Cape Coral City Council's decision to move public comment to the end of meetings faces criticism from residents and a former mayor who claim it diminishes citizen input on important agenda items.
Port Charlotte animal shelter navigates influx of animals, pleads for adopters
Charlotte County answered the call, but the need isn’t over. More than 40 animals were adopted after the Animal Welfare League put out an urgent message, but nearly just as many were brought in.
First responders in SWFL get training on interacting with deaf people
The leading advocacy group for the Deaf community in Southwest Florida is stepping up efforts to help first responders interact with deaf people. The group is teaching basic American Sign Language to cut down on misunderstandings between deaf people and police and other emergency personnel. Audrey Rodriguez has been...
Judge declares mistrial in DUI case against ex-Charlotte County top first responder
Two days after the trial for one of the top Charlotte County first responders with ties to Lee County began, a judge sided with the defense and ordered a mistrial. Michael Vernon Davis, 53, of North Fort Myers, faces one count of DUI . At the time of his arrest, he was the deputy chief for Charlotte County Fire and...
Bodycam video shows deputies wrangling 2 pigs from Fort Myers neighborhood
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — A pair of Florida deputies had their hands full earlier this month when they responded to a call of hogs gone wild. Residents called Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies after they noticed the two pigs in their neighborhood in North Fort Myers, July 8.
Family teams up for arcade robbery, with mom as the getaway driver, FL cops...
A family outing turned criminal when a man decided to rob an arcade and used his mom as the getaway driver, according to investigators in Florida. It happened Friday, July 18, at the Kings World Arcade in Fort Myers, and investigators say surveillance video led to the duo’s capture days later. “This family took game...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lanes to close tonight for new Sunseeker light at US 41
CHARLOTTE HARBOR — A long-promised traffic light in front of the Sunseeker Resort will be operational soon, transportation officials say.
WATCH: Baby locked in sweltering car rescued
LEE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — In a heart-pounding rescue, first responders sprang into action to save a baby locked inside a hot car, reminding parents of the critical dangers of leaving children alone in cars—even for a moment. Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) and fire...