‘Calculated maniac’: Woman kidnapped, driven 2,500 miles away
A Naples man Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno described as a "calculated maniac" is in custody accused of kidnapping a woman, driving her more than 2,500 miles away and threatening to kill her family. Floyd Stuck, 41, faces charges of kidnapping an adult victim; aggravated stalking; unlawful installation of a track d
Alva Diner, on cusp of closing, to remain open after new owners found
The Alva Diner isn’t going to close after all. The three-plus-decade Alva staple was in danger of shutting down at the end of July if current owner Nadine Stoll couldn’t find a buyer. But not only did she find a buyer, but she believes she found the perfect ones. “I am very relieved,” said Stoll, who has owned the land
Three for 3: Father’s Day Favorites
With Father’s Day just weeks away, the time is now to start thinking of locations with – you know – a dad vibe. Bay Street Yard is casual, cool and trendy. It’s not a place for young kids, but hip young dads will shine here. With a savory selection of food trucks providing a variety of tastes, the downtown venue offers
Florida man steals over a dozen garden gnomes in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN)– A Florida man was caught and cuffed, accused of stealing over a dozen garden gnomes. Body camera video captured Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies pulling arriving at a home and confronting John Ramey on Tuesday. According to investigators, he matched the description of someone...
3-week nationwide kidnapping case ends in Collier pursuit, arrest of suspect
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A man is in custody after the Lee County Sheriff's Office says he kidnapped a victim and dragged her across the country for three weeks, eventually leading to his arrest after a vehicle crash and foot chase in Collier County. In a news conference on...
Wanted Felon Accused of Cross-Country Kidnapping in Florida Arrested After U-Haul Chase
A Florida man who kidnapped his girlfriend, taking her on what authorities called a "cross-country road trip from hell," was finally caught. It took a joint effort by various agencies and a chase across Southwest Florida, leading to his arrest this week. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced the arrest...
Sarasota County man sentenced for fatal DUI crash
Mark Barcia of North Port was sentenced to 18 years in prison for DUI Manslaughter, DUI with serious bodily injury and two counts of DUI with Personal Injury for a fatal crash that occurred on New Year's Eve, 2019, according to a press release from state attorney's office. Barcia slammed his Ford F-250 truck into the b
United Way works to close $1.3 million gap to support Gulf Coast nonprofits
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — United Way is facing financial challenges as it works to meet its $11.5 million campaign goal and continues funding nonprofits like the Harry Chapin Food Bank, which provides millions of meals annually to families across the Gulf Coast. "Last year, we distributed 40 million pounds...
U-Haul, K-9s, And Swampy Surrender: Multi-County Chase Snares Violent Felon In Florida Pond
Floyd Wiley Stuck A multi-county manhunt ended in a muddy swamp Wednesday morning after a...
THE SCENE | We’ll tallow all about it: The voguish grease that’s growing
Our last report on tallow, a year ago, showed it getting hotter.
