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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres man was arrested after being accused of driving at 120 mph and resisting arrest on Sunday. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, at around 9:08 p.m., a deputy was on patrol when they noticed two cars traveling at high speeds on Lee Boulevard. The deputy estimated the...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in locating 63-year-old Freddy Vanvalkenburg of Port Charlotte. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says Vanvalkenburg was last seen on Saturday, Nov. 29, walking on foot away from his home on Baer Avenue in Port Charlotte.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — The FBI confirmed it is executing a search warrant at a home on Manizaks Avenue in Deep Creek on Tuesday morning. Gulf Coast News reporters on the scene saw agents remove a green Lamborghini Huracan, a Mercedes-Benz Maybach, and a Slingshot (a type of three-wheeled sports car) from a home in...

When Club Blu mass shooting defendant Demetrius O'Neal turned toward the just-full courtroom gallery after being sentenced and fingerprinted, he saw that his loved ones were already gone. He remained expressionless. Just moments after Lee County judge Nicholas Thompson sentenced him to a lifetime in prison for...

It is with deep sadness that Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) announces the passing of Rudy Busch, former Executive Director, who passed away on Monday, Nov. 17. Busch devoted 25 years to leading KLCB during which time he played a key role in shaping the organization and in laying the groundwork for many of the...

Fort Myers City Council prepares to vote on complete demolition of vacant City of Palms Park as residents debate affordable housing versus sports complex.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lee County, FL – Crime rates in Lee County are dropping faster than much of Florida, as the Sheriff’s Office touts a mix of modern technology and proactive community policing credited with record safety...

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting that resulted in a death on Abscott St. in Port Charlotte.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Gulf Coast News was honored with five regional Suncoast Emmy Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of its team members. "Good Morning Gulf Coast" meteorologist Jim Dickey won Weather Anchor for the second straight year. Meteorologist Rob Duns took home another award for "What's on...

ROTONDA, Fla. (WWSB) - A garage fire broke out prompting a joint response from the Englewood Area Fire Control District and Charlotte County. On Dec. 8, firefighters responded to a house fire in Rotonda. Crews were able to quickly put out the fire and prevent it from spreading. During their...