Collier County man accused of sending lewd Snapchat to underage girl

A man was arrested on Monday evening after Collier County detectives say he sent a lewd Snapchat picture to an underage girl. Hunter James Kufta, 28, faces a charge of transmission of material harmful to a minor. Detectives say Kufta befriended the teenage victim on Snapchat. In January, while the victim and her family were […]

Luminary Hotel hosting community BBQ, rally in downtown Fort Myers

The Luminary Hotel is hosting a community barbeque and rally on Wednesday afternoon, giving people a chance to get some food and take their minds off the impacts of hurricane Ian. The event goes from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees will also have the chance to bring home food and essential goods for their families. […]

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Fort Myers rescinds all boil water notices in city limits

The City of Fort Myers said it has rescinded all boil water notices from its area. Most areas had the all-clear to use water without boiling it on Wednesday morning, except in a few neighborhoods. But on Friday, the city said: “We are extremely happy to share that the boil water notice is RESCINDED FOR […]

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Cape Coral Oktoberfest canceled

The German American Social Club announced on Wednesday morning that Oktoberfest 2022 is canceled. “First, we acknowledge that our club is located within a federally proclaimed disaster area and that our local infrastructure cannot support such an activity while providing extensive relief and recovery efforts anticipated to continue far beyond this month,” the club wrote […]

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Lee County closing inland points of distribution for food, water

Lee County says it is closing the remaining inland points of distribution for food and water on Wednesday afternoon. The county will close PODs at 5 p.m. at the following locations, as “water and power are restored, businesses reopen and nonprofits reopen, making additional food and meals available”: Old Bonita Library, 26876 Pine Ave. Cape […]

Volunteer hospitalized while helping nonprofit on Pine Island

A volunteer for the nonprofit Crisis Response International was injured on Tuesday while setting up a place for prayer. According to a Facebook post from the nonprofit, Kate Newman, who leads the “mobile house of prayer”, was injured on her Hurricane Ian deployment during setup. The post says Newman is in good spirits and is […]

1 person seriously injured in semitruck crash on Palm Beach Blvd near LaBelle

One person was seriously injured in a Wednesday morning crash between a pickup truck and a semitruck on Palm Beach Boulevard in Hendry County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the semi was hauling concrete blocks when it struck the pickup west of Fort Denaud Road. The westbound lanes of Palm Beach Boulevard are blocked […]

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Fort Myers completes Ian assessment: Over $600M in damages

The City of Fort Myers completed its post-Hurricane Ian citywide damage assessment on Tuesday. The results are as follows: Commercial damage $329,739,263 in damages 30 buildings destroyed 192 buildings with major damage 718 buildings with minor damage 949 buildings affected Residential damage $332,762,121 in damages 343 buildings destroyed 426 buildings with major damage 1,939 buildings […]

Mail pick-up location changing for Captiva, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel

Starting on Tuesday, postal customers in Captiva, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel who were affected by Hurricane Ian will be directed to a new location in Lee County for mail and package pick-up. The new location at the Fort Myers Processing & Distribution Center, located at 14080 Jetport Loop, offers more space and ample parking. […]

Man wanted after armed robbery at Villas gas station

Deputies are seeking an unidentified man after a Sunday morning armed robbery at a Villas gas station. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect entered the Discount Tobacco & Beer gas station located at 2101 Crystal Drive. He pulled a handgun out of his pocket and motioned to the clerk for the money […]