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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Cape Coral man was arrested Monday in Punta Gorda on a misdemeanor charge of driving with a suspended license, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Mario Portillo, 30, was taken into custody near Taylor Road and Education Avenue. A Charlotte County deputy...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Fire crews responded to a boat fire off the shore of Gasparilla Island on Thursday. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies, along with units from the Boca Grande Fire Department, responded to a marine fire shortly before 10:40 a.m. LCSO said that the...

ESTERO, Fla. — A 19-year-old man was arrested after he was accused of street racing on Estero Parkway near Cypress Lake Drive after being pulled over by deputies Wednesday night. Body camera footage shows a deputy questioning Jorge Marquina Argueta during the traffic stop. "Why are you nervous, bro?...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Food trucks that had operated at a Lehigh Acres property are leaving after Lee County Code Enforcement cited zoning violations. The property at 4503 Lee Blvd. has active code enforcement cases related to operating food trucks on undeveloped or residentially zoned land, which the county says is prohibited under Lee County Ordinance 22-01.

American Grille with Sushi, LLC, the Florida company behind restaurant LYNQ, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 14. The Florida restaurant describes itself as a destination for global cuisine, music, and social gatherings. Court records show that its liabilities exceed its assets while the restaurant faces several unsecured creditor claims.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a 16-year-old runaway girl and her infant daughter who were both last seen on Tuesday. According to the police, Edilsy Roca and her one-month-old daughter, Kehlani Medina, were last seen that night...

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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee Health will provide free flu shots at eight locations across Lee County throughout October, with vaccinations administered by ambulatory pharmacists. Individuals are encouraged to bring their insurance card, but those without insurance will receive the vaccine at no cost. Pharmacists and physicians will also be available for consultations, and staff will assist with finding primary care physicians and provide educational resources to address individual health needs.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The final structural beam was placed for the Southwest Florida International Airport Expansion Project Phase 1 on Wednesday. According to RSW, the placement of the beam signifies the completion of the building's structural phase and is a major milestone. "We are one step closer to...

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Max Smith, a 17-year-old baseball player, and his family moved more than 1,000 miles from Ohio to Florida, claiming they were misled by promises made by a baseball academy, which they say disrupted his career and is now prompting legal action. "I thought this...