Woman arrested after being accused of attacking ICE officers during Fort Myers operation
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman was arrested on Thursday after being accused of attacking Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during an incident on August 19 in Fort Myers. According to a news release from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, on August 19, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officers...
Don Eslick’s Estate Legacy Gift to Engage Estero
Generous Bequest: The estate of the late Don Eslick ("Mr. Estero") and his wife has made a significant financial bequest to Engage Estero. Civic Foundation: Don Eslick led the Estero Council of Community Leaders (ECCL) and was instrumental in incorporating the Village of Estero in December 2014. Community Legacy: The..
Florida Man Repeatedly Rams Rental Mercedes and Tears Off Its Door
A Florida driver allegedly rammed a rental car carrying five people several times during an early-morning confrontation, leaving the Mercedes-Benz badly damaged and its driver’s door torn off. Fort Myers Police Department officers responded at ... Read more
Charlotte County businessman Bruce Laishley arrested
PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte County businessman Bruce Laishley was arrested early Wednesday and held at the Charlotte County Jail.
Lee County live entertainment venue sold
Cape Coral’s only live entertainment venue with multiple performance spaces is changing hands, but its new owner says the show will still go on. Joel and Carol Notes have sold Cape Cabaret to longtime Cape Coral resident and entertainment entrepreneur Amy Ginsburg, according to a release. Ginsburg will take ownership S
Court documents reveal driving infractions for man accused of fatal Milligan cycling accident
Court documents show a nearly 30-year history complete with driving violations for John Benfield, the man accused of crashing into a Milligan University cycling team in Carter County on August 19. The court records from Lee County, Florida show Benfield was charged with a DUI in July of 1990. He was charged with drivin
Lee Health drops UnitedHealthcare insurance as an in-network provider starting in 2027
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee Health announced on Wednesday that beginning in 2027, Lee Health hospitals and physicians will be out-of-network for UnitedHealthcare customers. According to Lee Health, its hospital and physician contracts with UnitedHealthcare will end on December 31, 2026. This means that on January 1, 2027, L
Cape Coral man gets 4 years in federal prison for threats to kill people...
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for making interstate communications of threats to injure people, according to the State Attorney's Office. According to court records, in January, Paul Richard Lukas, 51, made several threatening phone calls to kill...
What to do, Where to go
Sea & Savor: Moonlight & Manatees is a reception-style culinary experience at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 Savor an elevated evening of chef-inspired bites, tasty hors d’oeuvres and curated wine pairings beside Mote SEA’s manatee and river otter habitats. “Waiting for Godot” at...
Large law enforcement presence reported on Madison Ave in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A large law enforcement scene unfolded on Madison Avenue at Alderman Street in Fort Myers Wednesday morning. Gulf Coast News was on scene shortly after 7:30 a.m. Wednesday and saw multiple Florida Highway Patrol troopers and vehicles. Additionally, a member of the ICE Observers was...

















