Road rage incident ends in gunfire, 1 man arrested in Florida
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - A road rage incident in southwest Florida ended with gunfire and one man under arrest Monday afternoon, authorities said. Shortly after 1 p.m. the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received separate 911 calls from individuals involved in a road rage incident, the agency said. Road...
1 Dead After Mobile Home Goes Up in Flames at 4:30 AM in North...
Fire Tears Through North Fort Myers Mobile Home Before Dawn, Killing One Resident Most people in North Fort Myers were […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Man accused of hit-and-run on Cape Coral canal marker that caused $1,000 in damage
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A man was arrested after officers with the Cape Coral Police Department say he hit a canal marker and drove away. According to an arrest report, officers were called to a home at the 1100 block of Northeast 14th Avenue in reference to a reported burglary in progress on Monday.
Young entrepreneur gives Cape Coral single mom a free car detail, finds his purpose
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — At 20 years old, Easton Duhigg's first priority is focusing on how he wants to make a living. "I tried a lot of different avenues for entrepreneurship, and that kind of fizzled down," said Easton. He started detailing cars to put himself through college. He's...
Deputies raid five Lee County gaming arcades, make 10 arrests in illegal gambling operation
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County deputies raided five illegal gaming arcades from North Fort Myers to Bonita Springs, arresting 10 people and seizing assets allegedly tied to gambling operations targeting older people. Deputies said the raids resulted in the seizure of 239 slot machines, 163 ounces of gold,...
Handgun reported stolen found under driver’s seat leads to Cape Coral burglary arrest
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man faces multiple burglary and theft charges after police said they found a handgun reported as stolen from a pickup truck underneath the driver’s seat of the SUV he was driving. Justin Schimpl, 21, was arrested Oct. 23 after officers responded...
Florida man shoots at neighbors from backyard with AR-style gun, deputies say
A Florida man was arrested over the weekend after shooting at neighbors with an AR-15-style rifle from his backyard.
Port Charlotte Felon Opens Fire on Neighbors
Neighbors in Port Charlotte reported gunfire Sunday, prompting a response from Charlotte County deputies. The arrest and charges in this case involve Dwight White. Charlotte County deputies responded to the gunfire Sunday, and the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office issued a shelter-in-place alert for the area, according to Gulf Coast News Now.
1 dead in North Fort Myers mobile home fire
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — One person died in a North Fort Myers mobile home fire Tuesday morning. According to the North Fort Myers Fire Department, crews responded to reports of a fire on Parrot Place at around 4:30 a.m. Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office also responded to the scene to conduct an investigation alongside the Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives.
FDOT holds public hearings on I-75 expansion plans on the Gulf Coast
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking public input on proposed improvements to a 21-mile stretch of Interstate 75 in Southwest Florida, spanning from Golden Gate Parkway in Collier County to Alico Road in Lee County. The plans include adding auxiliary lanes along the...

















