Man arrested in Lehigh Acres, accused of hitting deputy with car while fleeing
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A man was arrested Saturday in Lehigh Acres after being accused of hitting a deputy with his car while fleeing. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was patrolling in the area of Lee Boulevard and Alvin Avenue at around 10:44 p.m., when they noticed a man, later identified as...
Lee County Begins $90.8M Big Carlos Pass Bridge Replacement, Expects Finish by Summer 2026
Lee County kicked off work on a $90.8 million replacement for the Big Carlos Pass Bridge in summer 2023. Superior Construction won the contract. The new span should open by summer 2026, as per the official Big Carlos Bridge Project website. The current drawbridge over Big Carlos Pass will give...
Officials take action against looming threat to coastal city: ‘Going to be very important’
"A self-perpetuating system." Officials take action against looming threat to coastal city: 'Going to be very important' first appeared on The Cool Down .
FACES IN THE WINDOWS: ‘It’s beyond me’
PORT CHARLOTTE — It was more than a year ago when Marshall O’Donovan started presenting photos he took which he believes could be faces in windows from an alternate dimension.
New sentencing trial underway for convicted murderer Dwight Eaglin
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 50‑year‑old already serving a life sentence for murder was back in a Charlotte County courtroom Monday where he could face the death penalty. Dwight Eaglin was sentenced to life for a 1998 murder at a St. Petersburg strip club. In 2003, Eaglin killed a prison guard and another inmate in a...
Downtown Fort Myers Welcomes New Farmers Market With 42 Vendors, Culinary Focus
The Downtown Fort Myers Farmers Market is set to launch Jan. 17, operating Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through at least April, with the potential to continue year-round at a smaller footprint afterward. "We hope it's year-round, at least with a smaller footprint after April," Jean Baer, who co-owns Local Roots...
Tensions rise as Charlotte and Lee County debate Boca Grande parking rules
Charlotte County leaders argue the restrictions go too far, and unfairly limit beach access to Boca Grande’s public shoreline.
Fishermen’s Village is back on the market with new call for offers process
After a year of hurricane repairs, leasing progress and operational updates, the iconic Fishermen’s Village is back on the market and accepting offers.
Deputies seek public’s help to identify man suspected of credit card theft
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WWSB) - Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) are seeking the public’s help identifying a man allegedly connected to multiple credit card thefts. If you recognize him deputies ask that you contact their non-emergency number (941) 639-2101, send a message through Facebook, or submit a tip via...
Veterans Park is closed; one in custody after large fight in Lehigh Acres
The Lee County Sheriff's Office said deputies are investigating a large fight at Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres. They said one person is in custody.
