November 6, 2015

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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A convicted murderer who escaped from an Ohio prison in 1978 by cutting through cell bars and a fence was captured in Minnesota’s capital, where he had a job delivering newspapers, the U.S. Marshals Service said Friday. Oscar Juarez, 66, was among Ohio’s most wanted fugitives and evaded being caught while […]

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Would your child know what to do in a “stranger danger” situation? With two attempted abductions this week in Fort Myers, the risk could be closer to you than ever. Noah Guak, with the United Martial Arts Academy, says he can help. Every week, Guak and his instructors teach defense classes in some Lee […]

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Solving crime in Lee County has proven to be a challenge for law enforcement. Many crimes remain unsolved, despite police and sheriff’s deputies attempts to gather information from witnesses. Some residents are too afraid to come forward, in fear of retaliation. Trish Routte with Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is looking to fade that fear. “Right now […]

FORT MYERS, Fla. – The streets of downtown Fort Myers are expected to be crowded once again as an event-filled weekend is underway, however there’s still something looming around and everyone is still talking about it–the Zombicon shooting. “We’re ready to move on,” Pam Lemmerman, the owner of The Connection, said.  “My remarks would be, […]

ALVA, Fla.- Concerned drivers are complaining about a parade of heavy trucks traveling on State Road 78, west of Alva in Lee County. Locals say dump, cement, and semi-trucks have used North River Road for years, as a shortcut to avoid State Road 80. The truck drivers can make better time on the small road and usually avoid […]

The most important position in the NFL is often the most vulnerable. Just look at the Dallas Cowboys, who have imploded since quarterback Tony Romo went down with a broken collarbone in Week 2. By the time Romo returns, it might be too late for the Cowboys. That said, Dallas is hardly the only team […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Veterans’ hospitals and clinics are beefing up staff and seeing more patients, but the number of appointments not completed within 30 days continues to grow, Department of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald said Friday. Speaking at the National Press Club in advance of Veterans Day, McDonald described a VA that is doing much […]

With increasing threats against first responders, Florida lawmakers say it’s time to give them new protections. Lawmakers hope a set of three new bills will cause someone to think twice before attacking law enforcement officials. The sponsor cites the murder of a Leon County deputy one year ago as example of why it’s needed. A man […]