Police searching for wanted drug suspect in Florida
FLORIDA — Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted woman accused of violating probation on drug-related charges. According to Crime Stoppers, Tiara Lynn Brown, 25, is wanted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in connection with two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Authorities say Brown is currently facing […] The post Police searching for wanted drug...
Dead dog, snake found in home leads to Florida woman’s arrest: police
A woman was arrested after an investigation led to the discovery of two dead animals inside her home, according to the Fort Myers Police Department.
State considers end of 10-day hunting license for non-Floridians
Non-Floridians may have to purchase an annual license to hunt in Florida, with a proposal to eliminate the 10-day license option before the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The agenda for the May 13 commission meeting in Fort Myers includes a proposed rule change to eliminate the 10-day license...
Teacher arrested at school on sex-with-student allegations
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Port Charlotte High School teacher at school Wednesday on charges stemming from sexual activity with one of her students on campus.
Englewood Pedestrian Killed In Late-Night Crash At Grove City Intersection
A late-night walk in Charlotte County ended in tragedy Tuesday when a pedestrian was struck and killed at the intersection of San Casa Drive and 10th Street in the Grove City neighborhood. Emergency crews shut down the area while investigators worked through the night. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a...
Van driver arrested after deadly hit-and-run drags bicycle in Englewood
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A 33-year-old Englewood man riding a bicycle was killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday night on San Casa Drive in Charlotte County, and troopers said the driver was later found and arrested. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened 8:45 p.m. near 10th...
New exhibits in May at Alliance for the Arts
Alliance for the Arts invites the community to experience its new gallery exhibitions on display from May 1 through May 30 at its campus in Fort Myers. This month’s exhibitions bring together a diverse range of artists exploring abstraction, narrative, and the connection between nature and imagination. The public...
Dallas Contant at ACT Gallery in May
Arts for ACT Gallery will feature “Holy Satire,” the art of Dallas Contant in May. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with the monthly Fort Myers Art Walk. Dallas Contant graduated with distinction from FGCU and culminated in...
Better Together, The Breeze Church to host community job fair
Better Together, a nonprofit on a mission to build strong families and communities, is partnering with The Breeze Church in North Fort Myers to host a community job fair on Tuesday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is now open for job seekers and employers to participate...
Burrowing Owl photo contest returns to celebrate Cape Coral’s iconic bird
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) has announced the return of its annual Burrowing Owl photo contest, inviting amateur photographers to participate from May 1 through May 17. This popular community event encourages nature lovers and photography enthusiasts of all ages to capture images of Cape Coral’s official bird—the burrowing...
