One year later, Fort Myers victims see movement in Bourbon Street case
One year after a rented truck plowed through New Year’s Eve crowds on Bourbon Street, attorneys representing victims, including two young women from Fort Myers , say the civil case seeking accountability is now moving forward in court. Law firms Romanucci & Blandin and Maples & Connick announced Monday, Dec. 29 that...
Fort Myers’ Clemente Park Reopens With Southwest Florida’s Tallest Slide and New Amphitheater
Fort Myers' Roberto Clemente Park has officially reopened for the first time since 2011, welcoming residents back with new amenities, including an amphitheater and a modern playground featuring the tallest slide in Southwest Florida. The park, located at 3265 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, returned with a...
Fort Myers Police charge man with having $33k worth of fraudulent checks
Police pulled Jose Gregorio Romero Carvajal over in downtown Fort Myers. Officers said fraudulent checks were thrown out the window and more were found inside the car.
Bob Evans restaurant in Lee County, Florida, cited for 5 violations during routine health...
Bob Evans Restaurant at 8940 Colonial Center Drive received a warning from state health inspectors following a routine inspection that documented five violations, including two high-priority issues related to food temperature control and cracked eggs.
Cops: Man on moving crew accused of stealing $100K in jewelry from client
PORT CHARLOTTE — A man hired as a mover is facing a felony theft charge, accused of stealing jewelry from a client he was helping move into a Port Charlotte home.
Sheriff’s Office asks for help ID’ing person checking doors in Deep Creek
Deputies said on Monday, people were ringing doorbells and turning doorknobs in the Deep Creek area. They do not believe the people involved got into any homes.
‘YOU DON’T SEE THIS EVERYDAY’: Construction truck falls into Cape Coral canal
A construction truck rolled into a Cape Coral canal Tuesday while working near a seawall on Northeast 12th Court.
First Southwest Florida Masonry Showcase hosted at FGCU
FGCU hosted Southwest Florida’s first-ever Masonry showcase for aspiring masons and apprentices of the trade on Saturday, Dec. 6. The competition was organized by South Fort Myers and East Lee High Schools, as well as Florida Masonry, to provide students with experience in working with time constraints and blueprints.
West Central Florida Cold Alert: Freeze Watch Inland
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Large portions of west central and southwest Florida are under a Cold Weather Advisory as unusually cold overnight conditions develop late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. According to the National...
Fort Myers police arrest man accused of fraud, evidence tampering
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Police swarmed an area along First Street near Woodford Avenue in downtown Fort Myers on Monday night. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, one person is in custody pending the investigation. Gulf Coast News asked FMPD for more information on the nature of the...
