Sheriffs: Caretaker dumped woman’s body in Charlotte County creek
FORT MYERS — The caretaker of an elderly North Fort Myers woman is accused of neglecting her as her health failed, and then wrapping up and dumping her body in a Charlotte County creek in March, law enforcement officials announced Wednesday.
The Lee County Supervisor of Elections announces official qualifying dates for local candidates
Lee County Supervisor of Elections Jenna Persons-Mulicka announces official qualifying dates for local countywide, independent special district and municipal candidates seeking office. The official qualifying period will begin at noon, Monday, June 8, and end at noon, Friday, June 12. Per Florida Statute 99.061(8), can
‘On the run gnome more’: Florida man arrested after stealing lawn gnomes on tricycle,...
A man was arrested after he stole decorative lawn gnomes from a North Fort Myers resident's yard, according to authorities.
Arrest made in joint March Peace River death investigation after body found wrapped in...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell announced that an arrest has been made following a joint investigation into a dead body that was found in the Peace River in March. According to Marceno, on May 25, Joshua Cullen, 47, of...
Scale operator guilty of taking kickbacks for letting trucks through without load ticket or...
A jury in Florida convicted a man on grand theft charges for a trucking kickback scheme. Ray Richard Bernaldez Sotomayor was found guilty on a charge of First Degree Grand Theft with a finding of $100,000 or more after a two-day trial in Lee County, Florida. Bernaldez Sotomayor was arrested on the job by the Lee […] T
Florida law to ease building permit process for Cape Coral homeowners
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A new Florida law taking effect July 1 will streamline building permit requirements for certain home improvement projects, aiming to make the process faster and easier for homeowners. Cape Coral resident Antonio Conigliaro is remodeling his home and is excited about the changes. "It's going...
Southwest Florida Proton Reaches 100 Patients and Accelerates Expansion of Advanced Cancer Treatment Services
Southwest Florida Proton, a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center in Lee County, has reached a significant milestone less than a year after opening its doors, successfully treating its first 100 patients. The Estero-based facility, which opened in December following an $80 million investment, announced it is expandi
Bonita Springs and Naples weigh new e-bike and scooter regulations
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — City leaders in Bonita Springs and Naples are discussing new rules for e-bikes and scooters as safety concerns and pedestrian conflicts continue to grow. In Bonita Springs, the city council is meeting Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to give residents a final chance to weigh in...
Cape Coral’s Food Scene Is Having a Moment, and These 12 Restaurants Prove It
Cape Coral used to be known mostly for its canals and waterfront views, but lately, the city has become a serious destination for food lovers. New restaurants are opening up all over town, bringing creative menus, fresh ingredients, and dining experiences that rival anything you’d find in bigger cities. Whether you’re
Overall property valuations show market slowdown
Estimated tax roll values in Lee County are flat or a little bit negative for 2026. Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell said in looking at the 2026 estimated tax roll values released last Friday, a market slowdown in 2025 can be plainly seen and that slowdown will have an impact. “Most...
