Florida woman cashes out big playing Lottery scratch-off at 7-Eleven
FORT MYERS, Fla. - A Florida woman hit the $1 million jackpot after playing a lottery scratch-off game, Lottery officials announced Monday. According to...
Cape Coral to consider sign-on bonuses for newly hired police officers
As Cape Coral faces the impact of a nationwide struggle to fill vacant police officer positions, the City Council will vote on new...
Fort Myers man arrested after fleeing from officers on dirt bike
FORT MYERS, Fla. - A Fort Myers man was arrested on Sunday after fleeing from officers while riding a dirt bike along SR-82. According...
Eastern screech owl pair make home in hollowed out tree at Six Mile Cypress...
An Eastern screech owl sits in a hollowed out part of a tree at Six Mile Cypress Slough in Fort Myers.It has been seen...
Traffic Week: This video compilation of traffic jams in Lee County sums things up...
Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News are producing a series of stories about traffic in Southwest Florida. We are calling our...
New Video: Two people hurt after suspects fire nearly 30 shots in Cape Coral.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. - Gunfire rang out like fireworks on North East Third avenue Friday night. Just before 11pm, Security footage shows two people...
Authorities: Holiday DUI numbers steady from previous year
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reported 25 arrests related to allegations of drunk driving over the recent holiday season. ...
Gainvors sentenced to 15 years for killing neighbor
PUNTA GORDA — A man convicted of fatally shooting his neighbor was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday. James Gainvors,...
Fort Myers Woman Seizes Million-Dollar Fortune in Florida Lottery
In a stunning turn of events, Carly Cooper, a 29-year-old resident of Ft. Myers, claimed a colossal $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery's...
Thieves swipe water pressure system from Lehigh Acres home
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. - Deputies are on the lookout for thieves who stole a water pressure tank from a home being built on 55th...
