Two men sentenced after no contest pleas in Fort Myers kidnapping and robbery case
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two men have been sentenced after pleading no contest in a Fort Myers kidnapping and robbery case that led to the arrests of three people in 2025. According to Lee County court records, Dustin Taylor and Dave Paul both entered no-contest pleas earlier this month, avoiding separate trials.
ICE accused of lying again as damning video emerges showing highway arrest of Haitian
Videos of the scene where a man was arrested by ICE show that there was virtually no one around despite claims that "agitators" tried to disturb their operation
Teacher among 3 charged in Florida exploitation cases
(The Center Square) – A middle school science teacher from the Lee County School District is among those charged in a string of child predator arrests, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday. Graham Freeman, 56, of Cape Coral was charged with 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and one co
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Cape Coral crash knocks down utility pole, flips SUV
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A crash involving two SUVs knocked down a utility pole and caused one vehicle to flip on Diplomat Parkway East in Cape Coral Wednesday night. According to a Cape Coral police officer on the scene, the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. The incident shut down...
Cape Coral man accused of breaking into vacant home
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested Sunday night after he was accused of breaking into a vacant home on Northeast 4th Terrace, claiming he was looking for van keys. Marvin Jackson, a longtime resident of the area, described living next to the troubled house as...
3 accused of illegally harvesting palmetto berries at Galt Preserve in St. James City
SAINT JAMES CITY, Fla. — Three people were arrested at Galt Preserve in St. James City on Tuesday after being accused of illegally harvesting palmetto berries, a practice that requires a permit in Florida. Chris Crofoot, a St. James City resident, said, "I saw an increased police presence on...
Cape Coral business owner says city compliance costs threaten her practice
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Barbara Pyatt, owner of Hand Therapy of Cape Coral, said city-mandated upgrades to her parking lot and dumpster could cost nearly $80,000, threatening the future of her business that has served the community for 16 years. Pyatt said she received a code violation in April...
Former Charlotte County deputy gets 15 years in prison for exchanging explicit photos with...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A former Charlotte County deputy has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity. According to the Department of Justice, on Tuesday, James Gregory Ford, 34, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, 30 years of supervised relea
This Old-School Florida Fish Camp Serves Fried Gator and Swamp Cabbage Right on the...
Some of the best meals in Florida hide along quiet stretches of two-lane road, in towns most travelers zip past on their way to somewhere flashier. Tucked into a small community west of Lake Okeechobee sits a rustic wooden restaurant where smoked meats and fried seafood come with a free cup of soup to start and a scoop
