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FORT MYERS, Fla. — An ICE arrest on Evans Avenue in Fort Myers last Friday is under scrutiny after conflicting accounts emerged between ICE's claims and video evidence from the scene. ICE agents detained Evner Fileus, a man from Haiti, during the incident. In an email, ICE stated, "During...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health has confirmed another death from Vibrio vulnificus, a dangerous bacteria that thrives in warm water, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 14 with two cases in Lee County. The latest victim lived in Marion County, and...

Peter Ungerleider said nervous energy coursed through him as he waited for a colleague to unlock the doors and invite inside a line of people that had formed. Dave’s Hot Chicken officially opens March 6, but Ungerleider, General Manager Adam Campos and visiting team trainer Jeff Fuerst, who also is the managing partner

SHIPPENSBURG- A man who allegedly thought people were “after him” is facing numerous charges following an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police. Paul Joseph Perreault, of Cape Coral, FL, failed to post bail of $30,000 and remains incarcerated in the Cumberland County Prison. He has since been charged with felo

Key Lime Bistro on Captiva Island, Florida, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily with fresh seafood, tropical cocktails, live music, and award-winning Key Lime Pie. Key Lime Bistro is a fantastic Captiva Island Restaurant located in the middle of the historic Captiva Island Inn Village. The restaurant is close to

Love Boat Ice Cream is a great Sanibel Island ice cream shop located in the Jerry's shopping center next to the grocery store. They have been serving ice cream for over 50 years in Southwest Florida. Love Boat Ice Cream. Love Boat Ice Cream on Sanibel Island has been scooping...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral officers are investigating a vehicle crash on Veterans Parkway between SW 20th Avenue and Chiquita Boulevard. The investigation is currently blocking both directions of Veterans Parkway. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated and report if there are any injuries in...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Enough moisture is still in place Sunday for increased rain chances once again. Sunday will start off with limited rain, but by the time we reach the late afternoon hours, storms are expected to push through the region. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man accused of drug possession is wanted in Lee County after he failed to show up to his court hearing, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers says that Roger Patterson, 65, was initially arrested after officers pulled him over for a traffic stop. Patterson was given a warnin

A dog named Rio gave Cape Coral firefighters a chase through the city's water infrastructure on Saturday, swimming into a canal off Four Mile Cove Parkway before ducking into a storm drain, where crews eventually cornered him with a catch pole and pulled him to safety. The rescue began after...