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PORT CHARLOTTE — Nearly nine months after he fleeing authorities and being deemed “armed and dangerous,” a fugitive has been apprehended.

A contractor at the center of a Better Call Behnken investigation that began more than a year ago has been arrested for the second time this month.

CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral woman was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing her vehicle into a canal on Wednesday evening, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 7:43 p.m. near 2209 SW 2nd Terrace. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Izabella...

RABIES ALERT: Residents near Punta Gorda should avoid wild animals after a raccoon bite incident. Keep your pets vaccinated!

Hidden in the charming community of Alva, Florida sits a red building with a coffee cup sign that’s become the North Star for comfort food pilgrims across the Sunshine State. The Alva Country Diner isn’t flashy or trendy, but locals and travelers alike will tell you. Their roast...

What was once a very popular Publix is Fort Myers will soon be popular again. The Publix at Daniels Crossing (6900 Daniels Parkway), which has been closed for 14 months for a remodeling, will open again on Sept. 11 at 7 a.m. There are banners around the grocery store announcing the grand reopening. Publix closed the...

Authorities in Florida on Wednesday shared disturbing home security video that showed a man creeping into a sleeping child’s bedroom and putting them in a chokehold. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said Dominic Fisher was arrested Tuesday night on two counts of aggravated child abuse for allegedly choking a sleeping...

In his pajamas, Kyle Myvett detained the suspect until officials arrived.

A massive dining celebration kicks off Southwest Florida's September schedule. From Sept. 3 to Sept. 30, Sizzle Dining brings 128 restaurants together, offering special menus while supporting local food banks. This month-long food fest has shattered previous attendance marks. Eight spots now add weekend brunch...

Hidden in a modest shopping plaza along Bonita Beach Road sits a culinary treasure that might forever change your understanding of what makes a truly exceptional sandwich – Jimmie The Beef Guy in Bonita Springs is serving up Chicago-style Italian beef that would make the Windy City proud. You...