Woman faces animal cruelty charge
PUNTA GORDA — Prosecutors filed an animal cruelty charge against a Punta Gorda woman.
Yanko Romero, facing possible death penalty in random slaying, remanded to hospital
A Fort Myers man who faces a possible death penalty, accused of fatally shooting a man who had just tied up his boat, was found incompetent last week and remanded to a mental health institution. Yanko Romero, 41, faces charges of capital first-degree murder; attempted first-degree murder; aggravated assault with a...
Oklahoma Convict Sentenced: Gun-Wielding Felon Caught In Florida Traffic Stop
An Oklahoma man, residing in Lehigh Acres, Florida, has been sentenced to three years and six months in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded firearm as a convicted felon. U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell handed down the sentence today to Andre Dominique Barnes, 35, following his guilty plea on...
San Carlos Island condo association orders residents to remove trailers
Neighbors on Nancy Lane who are still rebuilding after Hurricane Ian now face a two-month deadline to remove their temporary homes, despite county rules allowing them to stay longer.
Margaritaville Resort Hosts ‘Carnival of Fun’ on Jimmy Buffett Day
The Fort Myers Beach Margaritaville Beach Resort will host the Carnival of Fun on Aug. 29. This four-hour event supports My Autism Connection, which aids adults with autism. The timing marks the brand's Day of Service on Jimmy Buffett Day. Guests can join activities at the Sunset Terrace and Compass...
Cape Coral man calls for safety measures after car plows through roundabout
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Homeowner says 9th crash on his property has him calling for change. FOX 4's Bella Line speaks with him about what he says is a dangerous dead-end.
Man gets 10 years for shooting into building of business that fired him
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Port Charlotte man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday for shooting at the building of the business from which he has been fired. After serving his sentence, Jirarojn Madselee will serve five years of probation. At his sentencing hearing in Charlotte County Court, he was also...
Beachgoers Asked To Help Protect Baby Sea Turtles on Fort Myers Beach
Baby turtles crawling from their nests to the sea face mounting risks on Fort Myers Beach. Sand holes, bright lights, and building work block their path to water. "Kids and adults love to build sandcastles at the beach. They love to bury each other in the sand. Dig big holes, which is fine and great. Still, we need...
Publix employee saves 90-year-old from Xfinity gift card scam
"Don't do it!" How a grocery clerk's intervention stopped a sophisticated scam targeting a 90-year-old Fort Myers man seeking cable bill relief.
Florida woman charged after leaving children in 100-degree car
A Lehigh Acres woman has been charged with child neglect after leaving her two children in a car on one of the hottest days of the year while she was inside a store.
