Man accused of leading Lee County deputies on high-speed chase, attempting to crash into...
SUNCOAST ESTATES, Fla. — A man was arrested after being accused of leading a Lee County deputy on a car chase and trying to crash into the deputy's car on Saturday. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report, at around 7:40 p.m., a deputy on patrol in the Suncoast community noticed a car traveling westbound on Tucker Lane at a speed that...
Estero man accused of robbing victim of iPhone in parking lot of local business
ESTERO, Fla. — An Estero man was arrested on Saturday after being accused of robbery with a weapon in the parking lot of Estero River Outfitters. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies responded to reports of a robbery at Estero River Outfitters at around 9:17 a.m. The victim told deputies his iPhone had been stolen, and that his sandals had...
Reshaping of RSW’s food, beverage, retail options includes two closures
Airport expansions, like the historic one underway at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), require doing away with the "old" to bring in something new. This includes the food and beverage options at RSW. The airport announced that as of close on the evening of April 26, the Dunkin' and Beaches Travelmart, near the entrance to Concourse B in the main terminal, will end business...
Man convicted of drug trafficking gets 17-year prison sentence
PUNTA GORDA — Days after a jury found Colin Tardiff guilty of trafficking in cocaine, a judges sentenced the 58-year-old Venice man to 17 years in the Florida State Prison System.
The “Avoid at All Costs” List: 7 U.S. Housing Markets at Risk
This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This site also accepts sponsored content. The national housing market in 2026 is not the disaster some...
Big Catch for a cause: LCEC fishing tournament reels in major support
The 29th Annual LCEC United Way Fishing Tournament total is in, raising nearly $85,000 for the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties! This catch and release tournament was held at D&D Bait and Tackle in Matlacha where it has taken place for decades. In total, 79 boats and over 240 anglers participated in the tournament and took part in the winning...
Police searching for wanted drug trafficking suspect in Florida
FLORIDA — A 45-year-old woman is being sought by authorities in connection with multiple drug-related offenses in Lee County, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Officials identified the suspect as Monique Trinity Oneill Daghra, who is wanted for violation of probation tied to charges of sale or delivery of a controlled substance, as well as trafficking in […] The post Police searching for...
Taking an inside look at new developments changing Fort Myers skyline
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers is experiencing a wave of new development and redevelopment, with new residential, commercial, and marina projects reshaping the downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods. WEST FIRST STREET. Steve Branter, owner of Steve B. Waterfront Café and Biergarten on West First Street, has been part...
2 Florida men covered in bush spurs deny fleeing from deputies, abandoning car near...
Two Florida men covered in bush spurs were arrested on Saturday after they fled a traffic stop and denied driving into brush to flee law enforcement, according to authorities.
Adopting A Pet Will Be Cheaper Next Month
BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is celebrating 10 years of its signature Empty the Shelters event with a nationwide reduced-fee adoption effort from May 1 through 17. Lee County Domestic Animal Services is participating in this nationwide event, joining more than 335...
