Crews extinguish residential fire in Bokeelia, no injuries reported
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Crews from the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District responded to a structure fire in Bokeelia on Jan. 6. No injuries were reported. At around 5 p.m., firefighters say that they responded to a residential fire at the Palms at Pine Island. When units arrived, they say, smoke was reported coming...
Man arrested in Cape Coral, accused of street racing
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Officers from the Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man accused of street racing on Jan. 3. Officers say that they spotted a silver Toyota Supra and a yellow Ford Mustang accelerating quickly at a green light on northeast Pine Island Road and Santa Barbara Boulevard.
Man accused of wielding knife during a fight in Punta Gorda
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — A man was arrested Monday in Punta Gorda after being accused of assault with a deadly weapon. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a physical disturbance in the area of West Marion Avenue and Taylor Street around 7 p.m.
Man arrested, accused of spitting on Port Charlotte McDonald’s manager
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A man was arrested on Monday after being accused of spitting on a manager of a Port Charlotte McDonald's. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a McDonald's located on Tamiami Trail at around 8:21 a.m. due to reports of an assault.
Florida truckers say “complaint driven enforcement” of parking ordinance is creating a nuisance
Truckers in southern Florida say that “complaint driven enforcement” of local parking ordinances is creating a nuisance for them and their families. Cape Coral, Florida resident Jovonnie Eltagonde says that her truck driver husband received a citation from Cape Coral police on Christmas Eve, along with an orange...
Cape Coral’s 35th Annual Tour De Cape Set for Late January With Events for...
The 35th annual Tour De Cape happens Jan. 23-25 in Cape Coral. Riders can pick from 15 to 100 miles. There's also a 5K run/walk and a Mini Kids Ride. You can sign up now, and prices drop if you register before Jan. 23. About 1,000 people join this three-day...
Eaglin death penalty retrial may be delayed until next week
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Dwight Eaglin is getting a shot to overturn his death sentence after being convicted of killing a prison guard while trying to escape. A judge granted him a new trial for the penalty phase of the conviction. The trial may not start until next week, ABC7 learned today.
Fort Myers laid out response to fecal bacteria concerns at Manuel’s Branch
Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on Fort Myers’ response to a fecal bacteria investigation at Manuel’s Branch
North Fort Myers Park To Host Free Touch-a-Truck Event With 50-Plus Vehicles
Lee County Parks & Recreation will host a Touch-a-Truck event Jan. 10 at Mike Greenwell Regional Park in North Fort Myers. The free event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 50 vehicles from county departments and community partners will be there. This marks the second year. Last...
VIDEO: Florida teen sets home on fire with sleeping family inside, deputies say
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida deputies charged a Lehigh Acres teenager with attempted murder after he reportedly used a propane tank to set a home on fire on Jan. 3 while people were sleeping inside, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. LCSO said its deputies and the Lehigh Acres Fire Department responded to...
