Cape Coral police arrest two in major drug trafficking bust
CAPE CORAL, Florida - Two men have been arrested in connection with a significant drug trafficking operation in Cape Coral, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. Julian James Garton-Miulli, a 27-year-old resident, and Sean Matthew Balke, a 52-year-old resident, face multiple charges following an extensive...
PickleRage to Open Facility in Fort Myers
PickleRage announced plans to open a franchisee-owned pickleball club in Fort Myers, FL, in Q1 2026, in the McGregor Pointe Shopping Center. Franchisee Ed Pickett will oversee the launch of the Fort Myers club, furthering PickleRage’s expansion in Florida. “I’m thrilled to introduce PickleRage to Fort Myers,” said...
$46M redevelopment of Fort Myers low-income community to begin this month
Construction is getting ready to begin on the $46 million redevelopment of an existing public-income housing community in Fort Myers. The community is the Fort Myers housing authority-owned Horizon Apartments at 5360 Summerlin Road west of U.S. Highway 41 and south of Boy Scout Drive. It was built in 1983.
9 Dreamy Cities In Florida Perfect For Starting Over and Simple Living
Want dreamy cities in Florida perfect for fresh starts and easy living?. These 9 charming places offer peaceful vibes and affordable lifestyles!. Sometimes life hands you a chance to hit the reset button, and Punta Gorda feels like the perfect place to push it. This waterfront gem sits where Charlotte...
LeeWay waives fees after technical glitch impacts some customers
Due to a technical glitch that affected some LeeWay and SunPass customers, LeeWay said it is waiving administrative fees for some SunPass customers.
Estero Fire Rescue battalion chief Shane Sibert arrested on multiple charges
Shane Sibert, a longtime leader at Estero Fire Rescue, is facing dozens of criminal charges, including fraud, stalking, and digital voyeurism, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) confirmed. Sibert, 54, was arrested Friday in Cape Coral and released on bond Saturday. He faces 31 counts, ranging from...
Woman accused of stealing motorized Publix shopping cart to drive herself to appointment
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida (WBBH) — A woman was arrested Monday after being accused of stealing a motorized Publix shopping cart and driving it down Airport Road in Punta Gorda. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a Publix store located on Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda...
One of two suspects in Truist Bank armed robbery takes plea; accomplice’s case continues
One of two suspects in a Fort Myers bank robbery changed his plea last month while the case continues for his accused accomplice, who claims she was threatened. Court records show that on Sept. 22, Joseph Driggers, 44, of Fort Myers, pleaded no contest to two counts of possessing a controlled substance; one count of...
Cape Coral Narcotics Bust: Two Arrested, Guns, Cash, and Hundreds of Pounds of Drugs...
CAPE CORAL, FL — On June 19, 2025, the Cape Coral Police Department’s Narcotics Unit launched an investigation into Julian James Garton-Miulli (DOB 08/10/1997) after receiving a tip that Garton-Miulli is a distributor of MDMA and THC/Marijuana products within Cape Coral. During this portion of the investigation,...
Woman posed as bank employee to get resident to transfer funds, detectives say
ENGLEWOOD — A Virginia woman posed as a bank employee to convince a Charlotte County resident to transfer more than $1,000 from her Zelle account, detectives say.
