No occupants found in submerged vehicle in San Carlos Park
Emergency crews found no occupants in a submerged vehicle in San Carlos Park Wednesday night. The driver was located safe at home by deputies.
Heavy deputy presence in Port Charlotte neighborhood
Charlotte County deputies are blocking several intersections in a Port Charlotte neighborhood. We have reached out to authorities for more information.
4 dead in New Year’s Day crash on Florida road: FHP
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)—Four people died in a crash early Thursday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. A Kia Forte, driven by a 30-year-old Immokalee woman, was traveling east on State Road 82 when the car entered the westbound lane, attempting to pass a Kia Sedona, driven by a 41-year-old Naples Man....
Four Arrested in Coordinated Walmart Theft Operation Across Lee County
Lee County deputies grabbed four suspects tied to thefts at Walmart locations around the county. The Lee County Sheriff's Office caught wind of crimes at the Pine Island Road store and another in Estero. Both happened between Dec. 22 and Dec. 23. On Dec. 22, deputies got their first call...
Fly Heli responds to wildlife concerns over low-flying helicopter near FMB
Fox 4's Austin Schargorodski reports on Fly Heli’s response after neighbors raised concerns about helicopter flights near Bowditch Point.
Growing pains – In Collier County development is pushing north, east
Southwest Florida is experiencing a construction boom with thousands of new homes being built in Lee and Collier counties. Despite rapid growth, housing affordability remains a major issue for the average local income earner. Large master-planned communities, such as Kingston and Corkscrew Grove, are set to add...
Deputies need help identifying masked suspect in Lehigh Acres vehicle break-ins
Authorities said when the people ran off, they dropped several items including clothing, jewelry and a sourdough kit.
‘Watch him f–ing burn to death’: Florida mom filmed herself abusing and berating ‘ugly...
"She emphasized that she admitted to saying what was said and doing what was done," police said. The post 'Watch him f–ing burn to death': Florida mom filmed herself abusing and berating 'ugly a—' young daughter and threatening to set the child's dad on fire, police say first appeared on Law & Crime .
Port Charlotte man charged with trying to lure child on the internet
The sheriff's office said investigation led to charges of Use of a Computer Service to Solicit a Child and Sending Harmful Materials to a Minor.
Florida ‘crime quad’ arrested in connection with coordinated Walmart theft spree
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested four individuals in connection with a coordinated retail theft spree at a Walmart. Deputies responded to the Walmart on Pine Island Road on Dec. 22 regarding a previous theft, LCSO said. Deputies learned a man connected to the theft,...
