School activities at LaBelle Middle School temporarily suspended after non-credible threat
LABELLE, Fla. — LaBelle Middle School was put on a temporary "hold" on Wednesday after a possible threat to the school was identified during a routine security sweep. The Hendry County School District said the principal immediately suspended school activities and alerted the authorities as a precaution. Hendry...
Meth dealer sentenced to seven years in prison for selling near school
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida - Ronnie Sherman Leatherwood has been sentenced to seven years in prison for selling methamphetamine near an elementary school, according to the Office of State Attorney Amira Fox. Leatherwood, adjudicated guilty and sentenced as a Habitual Felony Offender, was prosecuted by Assistant State...
At least 1 injured in crash that shut down part of Summerlin Road in...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A serious two-vehicle crash left at least one person injured and heavy debris scattered across the roadway along Summerlin Road and FSW Parkway in Lee County. The crash happened on Thursday at approximately 11 a.m., and the southbound lanes of Summerlin Rd were shut down...
Commissioners Approve Beach Water Reclamation Contract
On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a $258 million construction contract to restore and enhance the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility, expanding the capacity and making the facility more resilient to coastal flooding. This project includes the demolition of several buildings and...
Property theft a growing threat to owners | Opinion
Across Lee County and throughout Florida, fraudulent individuals are posing as property owners in attempts to steal land and homes. These scammers create fake email accounts, forge identification documents, and impersonate legitimate owners — and it is happening with alarming frequency. Due to the high volume of real...
Vintage menus from SW Florida restaurants complete with grease stains
There's a popular expression pretty much everyone has heard at one point or another in their life: They don't make them like they used to. This can be said about restaurant menus. We understand our audience loves food and dining coverage. There are hundreds of restaurants throughout Southwest Florida to satisfy just...
What do the bells mean at the Naples, Fort Myers Trader Joe’s?
A grocery store's atmosphere, for the most part, is pretty bland. A big space with multiple aisles off food and other items − some very colorful − and not much else as far as fanfare. Trader Joe's is different, whether it's the colorful, bold shirts the employees wear, or the frequent sound of a bell ringing −...
North Fort Myers woman accused of trafficking 28 grams of fentanyl following undercover sting
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A North Fort Myers woman is facing felony drug charges after deputies say she sold nearly an ounce of fentanyl to a confidential informant during a narcotics investigation. Krsungi Gillett, 49, was arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with trafficking fentanyl over 4 grams,...
Lee County Sheriff’s Office among Florida agencies set to receive money for immigration enforcement
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The State Board of Immigration Enforcement (SBIE) is set to approve another $53 million in awards for local law enforcement agencies. About half of those funds are being allocated to only one county. While $14 million of the funds are for new awards, the other...
Closed By The Pandemic, This All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant Is Making A Comeback
All-you-can-eat buffets were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, one favorite is back from the brink and in the midst of a major comeback.
