Charlotte County woman accused of stabbing 12-year-old girl awaiting competency hearing
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - A woman accused of stabbing a 12-year-old girl and leaving her for dead in a Charlotte County wildlife area awaits her next competency hearing. A court order filed August 26 shows Gwendolyn Girard, 35, pled not guilty during a status hearing in June. Girard is...
Cape Coral neighbor in Batman pajamas helps catch burglary suspect
Wearing Batman pajamas, a Cape Coral man helped police catch a burglary suspect who stole sunglasses and gift cards, according to officers.
Bicyclist hit by two cars on Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers, police say
The eastbound lanes of Palm Beach Boulevard from Marsh Avenue to Fairview Avenue have been shutdown due to a crash involving a bicyclist.
Man arrested for choking sleeping child in Lee County, deputies say
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a man has been arrested for placing a sleeping child in a choke hold.
Police searching for wanted fugitive in Florida
FLORIDA — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple charges, including violation of probation, resisting officers with violence, and criminal mischief. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warrant for 44-year-old Eli Anderson, who was born on February 12, 1981....
Murder For Two Delivers Killer Comedy At Broadway Palm
If you're looking for a laugh out loud night out, Murder for Two delivers killer comedy at Broadway Palm. Friday night was opening night of Murder for Two at Broadway Palm in Fort Myers. I was invited, along with other members of the media, to check out the show and am so glad I went. When it comes to books, movies...
Lee County Plans 2,000-Student High School Opening in East Zone for 2027
A state-of-the-art high school will welcome 2,000 students in Lee County's East Zone by August 2027. NNN High School will stand out with its unique blend of agricultural technology studies, JROTC programs, and on-site child care. "There is no better sign of growth and progress than the opening of a...
Lee County Plans $2M Boat Ramp Project Near Fort Myers Beach
County officials approved $2 million to buy land near Fort Myers Beach for a new public boat launch and park. The site will fit two launch spots, parking for 34 boat trailers, and 14 car parking spaces. The plan combines a 1.9-acre Semmer family plot with a smaller 0.65-acre section...
Lehigh Acres gets high-speed internet after years of waiting
People in Lehigh Acres are celebrating as 11,000 homes and businesses gain high-speed internet access after years of waiting.
Fort Myers Woman Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Gas Station Shooting
Fort Myers, FL — Rachel Reloni Robinson has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being adjudicated guilty of Aggravated Battery, Petit Theft, and Resisting a Merchant’s Efforts. Robinson was convicted in June following a jury trial in Lee County. The charges stem from a February 15, 2024, incident The post...