Teen charged with 7-Eleven robbery attempt in Lehigh Acres
A 15-year-old was arrested after deputies said he attempted to rob a Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven and shooting a clerk with a pellet gun. Deputies still need help identifying a second suspect.
1 airlifted to hospital after crash involving dump truck along State Road 31 in...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A crash involving a loaded dump truck and a pickup truck shut down State Road 31 south of Farabee Road in Charlotte County on Tuesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one occupant was flown to a hospital, and the crash is under investigation. FHP...
New Year’s Day fatal crash killing four leaves families grieving
Just as 2026 began, tragedy struck when Miranda Ayala lost her life in a deadly head-on collision that also took the lives of three others who were members of a Fort Myers family. Ayala, 30, of Immokalee, died on Jan. 1 less than 30 minutes after the clock struck midnight. The crash, involving three cars, happened on...
Window company owner faces court on fraud charges
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The owner of a local window company is heading to court today on charges he ripped off his customers. Prosecutors said Todd Hoch took hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers without ever delivering any windows or doors. He’s facing dozens of charges tied to construction fraud in both...
Public Notice – Florida Department of Transportation Kings Highway Project
ARCADIA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in coordination with Desoto County, is hosting a public information meeting for the Kings Highway from Charlotte County Line to SW Glenadine Avenue Roadway Design Project. The proposed improvements include widening the roadway, median access...
UPDATE: Cape Coral Police investigating armed robbery at jewelry store
According to an employee at Tio Jewelers, multiple people came in with guns and robbed the store. We are waiting to get more information from police about what happened.
Lee County, FL – Scam Alert: Fake Shelter Calls Target Missing Pet Owners
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lee County, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new scam targeting pet owners after reports surfaced of fraudsters posing as local shelters to extort money from people...
CCSO: Man lured teens with drugs on New Year’s Eve
ROTONDA — Charlotte County detectives have pressed initial charges for a Rotonda man, accusing him of luring minors to his home, supplying them with drugs and engaging in sexual contact with one of them, according to court records.
When a Day on the Water Turns Troubling: Pontoon Crash in Placida
A boat crash in Placida has left two individuals in the hospital after their pontoon collided with a piling. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly fun in the sun can take a dangerous turn. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is currently investigating the incident, focusing on the details surrounding...
Cape Coral reduces speed limit on Old Burnt Store Road
The city of Cape Coral has reduced the posted speed limit on a segment of Old Burnt Store Road from 45 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour, effective immediately. This change applies to the corridor between Kismet Parkway West and Caloosa Parkway and is intended to enhance safety for all road users.
