Cape Coral FL

Two Accused of Armed Robberies Spanning Four Counties; Face Up to 20 Years. A Florida couple has been charged with federal robbery offenses after allegedly committing a series of armed robberies across four counties last week. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced today that a criminal complaint has been...

Lee County teachers reach tentative contract with 3-5% salary increases, 20-day parental leave, and expanded benefits pending October ratification.

The Fort Myers Pride festival will continue in 2026 with new organizers. The celebration will move downtown after the permit application is approved.

At Saint Katharine Drexel Parish, the Ladies Auxiliary will host "Poochapalooza," a pet contest supporting the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. The event is on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "This is going to be a fun, community event that will also benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter,"...

A suspect shot by a Charlotte County deputy on Tuesday remains in the hospital. The deputy was treated and released.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested three men for stealing hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel from a gas station in Punta Gorda, Florida. On September 24, 2025, CCSO announced the arrest of Livan Andrade, Cristian Urquiza Valdes, and Noel Lopez Carrasco, in connection with a large-scale fuel theft...

TAMPA, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the filing of a criminal complaint charging Taleah Williams (21, North Fort Myers) and Javion Ward (21, Fort Myers) with Hobbs Act robbery. If convicted, each faces up to 20 years in federal prison. According to the complaint, Williams...

Landon Doggett is a Hurricane Ian survivor. The historic strong Category 4 storm that slammed Southwest Florida on Sept. 28, 2022 , ended lives and upended lives. Doggett, his wife, Lois, and their cat, Delilah, were among the "lucky ones" on Fort Myers Beach, confronting the wrath of Ian and living to tell about it....

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Army Special Operations Command has announced the deaths of four service members, including the son of MISSION BBQ co-founder Bill Kraus, who were killed during a flight training exercise last week in Washington state.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY – A joint operation between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) led to the arrest of wanted suspect Philip McBurney on Monday, following a high-speed pursuit across county lines. According to CCSO, detectives attempted to take McBurney into custody...