Man accused of armed burglary, damaging property in Cape Coral

Saturday, Cape Coral Police Department arrested suspect Christopher Logan Fritz, 49, after he was accused of trying to break into two homes in Cape Coral. According to CCPD, police were in the 700 block of SE 35th Street near Country Club Boulevard in Cape Coral, where neighbors reported a man banging on homes and trying […]

Soldier gets home a week before Christmas to surprise mom in Cape Coral

There’s nothing like a mother’s hug, and a soldier was able to get just that in a surprise visit to end the week. Pvt. Andrew Marmo got home a week before Christmas Friday to give his parents the best gift they could ask for. After seven months of deployment with the U.S. Army, Marmo arrived […]

Baby formula theft ring leads to arrests of 8 in Florida

Eight people have been arrested after a statewide investigation into organized retail crime targeting baby formula, diapers, and energy drinks. Suspects are accused of stealing from Publix, Southeastern Grocers (Winn-Dixie) and Walmart, according to a news release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The way it works is five suspects entered stores and placed dozens […]

Pet owners continue to see coyotes near them in Cape Coral

Pet owners in Cape Coral say coyotes are wandering their neighborhoods, and Cape Coral Police Department issued a warning to community members to be vigilant. We spoke to pet owners Thursday who encountered or saw recordings of coyotes near them in Cape Coral recently. Tori Layman says she’s been on edge ever since a coyote […]

Publix robbery suspect connected to family restaurant robbery, LCSO says

A 31-year-old man is accused of attempting to rob a Publix pharmacy in North Fort Myers Thursday night, and he has also been connected to and accused of a robbery at the Stamatis Family Restaurant, deputies said. Christopher McLain, who is listed as homeless, is accused of robbery with two counts of robbery with a […]

Man with knife robs restaurant in North Fort Myers

Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery at Stamatis Family Restaurant in North Fort Myers Wednesday. According to LCSO, deputies were dispatched after reports of a Hispanic male wielding a knife, wearing a red bandana and a blue backpack, who went into a restaurant and demanded money. Witnesses told deputies the man ran away […]

Some flock to Florida due to light COVID-19 restrictions, others share concerns

Several travelers we spoke to from out of state Tuesday told us they know how different the restrictions are in Florida compared to their home states. Some say they visited the area to enjoy less restrictions. Other visitors told us the lighter restrictions concern them, but they are going to do their part and follow […]

SWFL health systems look toward receiving COVID-19 vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine is starting to be distributed in its first phases nationwide. We looked at the time frame for major health systems in Southwest Florida to receive it. Lee Health in Lee County says Monday it expects to get the coronavirus vaccine next week. The health system will give it to staff in the […]

Federal prosecutors say Estero couple’s company gave away answers to teacher prep exams

One of the first things we learned in school was don’t cheat, but that’s something federal investigators say they caught a Southwest Florida couple doing for new teachers. Investigators say Jeremy and Kathleen Jasper of Estero ran a company that gave away questions and answers on the teacher certification test. The School District of Lee […]

Toy donation need is great for 2020 Cape Coral Holiday Boat-A-Long

Cape Coral’s Holiday Boat-A-Long is set to get underway, but it will see changes due to health concerns during the pandemic. The land portion of the event is canceled, but boats will still parade in the water. Toys for Tots hopes people can still help make children smile through the event this Christmas. Organizers told […]