Florida man escaped into a porta potty after trying to run over a construction...
A construction worker told officers that Mulnix emerged from a nearby beach wearing nothing but sweatpants and allegedly entered private property. The post Florida man escaped into a porta potty after trying to run over a construction worker with his own car: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .
Red flag warning issued for parts of southwest Florida Tuesday
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin has issued a red flag warning for Tuesday, Nov. 11. According to NWS, critically low humidity and gusty winds will result in elevated fire danger and risks. The warning is in effect from 8:25 a.m. until 6...
Owl spotted at South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue District station
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — An owl paid a visit to the South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District. Crews from Station 62 along Daniels Parkway spotted the screech owl inside their bay and on the back of their Squad 63 truck. They called Clinic for the Rehabilitation of...
Cape Coral man arrested for DUI after crashing into sign
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral man was arrested early Sunday morning after crashing his vehicle into a "Do Not Enter" sign, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The incident occurred around 3:19 a.m. near the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and SW Pine Island Road. Kevin Matthew Jones, a 45-year-old...
Florida Couple Charged After Failed Family Suicide Pact Leaves All Three Alive
A Florida couple faces serious charges after a planned family suicide pact ended with all three participants surviving, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Barbara Bates, 59, is charged with attempted murder and aggravated child abuse after allegedly orchestrating the months-long plan involving her husband,...
Hardee County deputies catch suspect wanted for murder out of Lee County
HCSO said Leosbey Cuesta De Armas was wanted for second degree murder and first-degree burglary with battery for an incident that happened on Saturday in Lee County.
Is your heater giving off a burning smell? Here’s what it means
FORT MYERS, Fla. — As temperatures drop to record lows and you switch from cooling to heating, you might notice a burning smell coming from your HVAC system. While it can be alarming, this smell is often normal and temporary. Here’s what’s happening and when you should be concerned.
Couple, 2 dogs safe from Bokeelia house fire; neighbor who assisted rescue hospitalized
BOKEELIA, Fla. — Crews are on scene at a car and house fire on Judith Road at Bokeelia. The Lee County Sherriff's Office and a neighbor helped evacuate a couple and two dogs to safety. According to the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District, the neighbor was transported to the hospital.
SWFL Crimestoppers: Thief targets Matlacha businesses during string of crimes
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers needs help identifying a woman who targeted multiple businesses in Matlacha, and she was caught on video stealing a cat statue.
26-Year-Old Man Charged with Littering After Allegedly Dumping Woman’s Cremated Remains with 500-Lb. Trash...
The cremated remains of a woman who died in 2024 were discovered in a large pile of illegally dumped trash in Punta Gorda, Fla. On Oct. 30, Charlotte County Sheriff officers responded to a location where they found a trash pile weighing more than 500 pounds, according to ABC7. Among the debris was a bag […]
