RV fire under investigation in Suncoast Estates
SUNCOAST ESTATES, Fla. — Firefighters responded to an RV fire on Bartholomew Drive in Suncoast Estates just before midnight on Sunday. Video from the scene shows an RV with burn damage. North Fort Myers firefighters said that the cause of the fire is unknown, but that no one was injured.
Atlantic tropical development odds remain low for new disturbance
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Gulf Coast Hurricane Tracking Team is monitoring disorganized storms in the far eastern Atlantic for signs of tropical development. The odds remain low, but gradual development is possible in the coming days. Development odds are 20% over the next seven days. The chance of...
HCA Florida set for ribbon cutting at new Alico Road emergency room
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — HCA Florida is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the opening of its new stand-alone emergency room in Lee County. The facility is located at the corner of Alico Road and Three Oaks Parkway, just off I-75. Crews broke ground on the new facility in January of this year.
Rollover crash shuts down lanes on US-41 in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A car flipped on its hood overnight following a crash at the intersection of US-41 and Winkler Avenue in Fort Myers, temporarily shutting down all lanes of US-41. The crash also knocked down a light pole, according to crews on the scene. Authorities are working...
Coyote steals golf ball off green at Sanibel Island Golf Club
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A coyote stole a golf ball off the green at Hole 9 of the Sanibel Island Golf Club on Saturday afternoon, leaving players amused and employees reflecting on the mischievous behavior of the course’s wildlife. A video captured the moment the coyote swiped the...
Florida dolphin rescued by locals keeps cruising Matlacha Pass, satellite tracking shows
That coordinated response brought together both public agencies and local residents.
Charlotte County Public Schools launches Boundaries Build Trust initiative
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Public Schools is launching the Boundaries Build Trust initiative to encourage students and staff to report inappropriate behavior.
Cops: Port Charlotte man fired shots in yard
PORT CHARLOTTE — A man who fired shots from a pistol and a rifle in his front yard spent the weekend in custody, according to court records released Sunday.
Florida Women Skip $130 Restaurant Bill, Then Run Into the Same Deputy Hours Later
Bodycam footage from a May 2022 Florida restaurant incident is going viral again more than four years later, drawing about 188,000 views within 10 hours of being uploaded by the Patrol Pro YouTube channel. The ... Read more
Lee County man skips court hearing after arrest on drug possession charges during traffic...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Lee County man has a bench warrant out for his arrest after he skipped a court hearing following an arrest in which he was accused of possession of a controlled substance. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Nicholas Zebold, 39, was arrested after deputies...
