Fort Myers begins construction of $109M police headquarters
The City of Fort Myers will break ground Tuesday on a new $109-million headquarters for the Fort Myers Police Department, a three-storey, 176,000-square-foot facility designed to bring police operations currently spread across multiple locations under one roof. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 22 at 1
Florida county officials try to eliminate public comment on development
“Reader’s Digest” always claimed laughter was the best medicine. In Lee County, laughter has also become a resistance tactic for people who want to keep their community free of ugly sprawl. “There were no boos when a cadre of Lee County planners presented their re-write of an element of the Lee Plan to a packed […]
Florida Woman Smiles In Mugshot After Video Caught Her ‘With’ The Family Dog, Sheriff...
A 38-year-old Punta Gorda woman was taken into custody after home surveillance video showed her engaged in sexual activity with her family dog, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives opened an investigation after finding social media posts alleging the conduct. Investigators contacted the person
Sanibel police officers remove 500 feet of illegal netting from ocean, free trapped wildlife
SANIBEL, Fla. — Two Sanibel police officers got their hands dirty on Wednesday, removing 500 feet of illegal netting from the ocean. According to the Sanibel Police Department, officers Sutton and Royka responded to reports of illegal netting located off West Gulf Drive. A manatee, fish, sharks and stingrays...
North Fort Myers woman reports groceries stolen from porch
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A North Fort Myers woman reported groceries stolen from her porch Tuesday morning, just minutes after they were delivered to her home on Ixora Drive off Bayshore Road. Angela Strahan said she realized items were missing after bringing her groceries inside. "I come outside...
Cape Coral man accused of stealing $2,600 e-bike, running from officers before arrest
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested after officers with the Cape Coral Police Department say he stole an E-bike and tried to run from arresting officers. According to CCPD, officers responded to a residential neighborhood in northeast Cape Coral back in August in reference to a reported e-bike theft. Offic
Florida Man Accused of Hiding Tracker on Ex’s Car, Threatening to Kill Her Despite...
A Florida man was arrested for allegedly hiding a tracking device on his ex-girlfriend's vehicle and using it to follow her movements around Cape Coral. A Florida man is accused of hiding a tracking device on his ex-girlfriend's vehicle while she had an active injunction for protection against him, then using the devic
Best fall concerts in Naples, Bonita Springs: Rock, blues, more
Funky hitmakers The Doobie Brothers . Southern-rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd . Pop-rock star Richard Marx . Mississippi blues guitar hero Christone “Kingfish” Ingram . And a whole lot more. Some fun concerts are heading this fall to the Fort Myers/Naples area — from rock, country and blues stars to music festivals with r
Franchisees Take Over Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Location
UNIV Hospitality of Fort Myers, led by principals Gary Patel and Anil Harkhani, bought a Grimaldi's Pizzeria location in Fort Myers, Florida. The franchisees plan to open five additional restaurants across Sarasota, Lee, and Collier counties, expanding the brand's presence throughout Southwest Florida. "With the acquis
Florida man accused of beating puppy to death: CCSO
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested after Charlotte County detectives say a video showed him repeatedly abusing a 6-week-old puppy until the animal died. The investigation began Sunday after a local news outlet provided deputies with a video showing a man identified as Neil Puterbaugh, 53, repeatedly hitting
