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LEE COUNTY Lee County votes in favor of changing a map designating mining The long-running controversy over proposed changes to mining rules in Lee County is over. After months of debate, public hearings and Wednesday public comments, the motion carried 3-1 with Commissioner Frank Mann dissenting. The decision, made Wednesday morning, may end the fight over mining in Lee County, where many have spent more than a year […]
LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE Judge seeks local expert to opine on Desmaret’s competency to stand trial Escorted into the courtroom surrounded by deputies, Wisner Desmaret remained quiet for the short discussion Monday on whether he is competent to stand trial for the murder of a police officer. The state attorney wants the death penalty for Desmart for the July 2018 shooting that killed Fort Myers Police Officer Adam Jobbers Miller. Two […]
FORT MYERS Judge sets October date for Teresa Sievers murder trial The judge has set a date for the start of the Teresa Sievers murder trial. Mark Sievers is the man accused orchestrating the of killing of his wife, Teresa, along with long-time friend Curtis Wayne Wright Jr, and Jimmy Ray Rodgers. The judge ruled Friday that the trial will begin October 1, with jury selection. […]
CAPE CORAL Lawn service worker finds dog malnourished with lacerations to genitalia You will hear and see plenty of dogs in a Cape Coral neighborhood. “I have a dog myself,” Greg Kleist said. “I would never in a million years treat my dog like that.” But on Tuesday, a lawn service worker came across a heartbreaking scene on SW 22nd Ln. It was a dog underfed and […]
LEHIGH ACRES Authorities remove more than 40 puppies, cats from a Lehigh Acres home An animal neglect bust in Lehigh Acres. Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies confirm dozens of pets living in poor conditions in a Lehigh Acres home. One by one, they are bringing these small dogs out of the house. The sheriff’s office said 28 dogs and 13 cats were inside. The suspect, Luuly Quang, 62, faces […]
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral noise fines could cost you up to $500 If the music in your car is too loud or you’re throwing a party, you may get cited for being too noisy. Believe it or not, an officer would not have to hear it either. A local city is proposing a new noise ordinance with those set rules involved. The City of Cape Coral said […]
SWFL Concerned citizens fight for rights of Caloosahatchee River The Caloosahatchee River is essential to Southwest Florida, helping bring water across our area. A group wants to give the water body rights, so it can be better defended and protected. A group of concerned citizens want the Caloosahatchee gets rights approved for it, allowing people to file lawsuits on behalf of the river and […]
FORT MYERS New billboard shows victim’s photo in 43-year-old cold case A mother on her way to the bank never returned home. Now, investigators hope a billboard in Fort Myers will help crack the 43-year-old cold case of Margie Phillips. “Although it been 43 years, I never will forget that day,” said Genethel McGee, the victim’s sister. “It’s just like it was yesterday.” The day Genethel […]
ESTERO Community comes together to honor a fallen hero On Wednesday, family friends and fellow law enforcement said goodbye to Captain Joe Johnson – honoring the fallen hero. The Seminole Police officer died last week in Palm Beach County. He also served more than two decades with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. “The last couple days has really caused me to pause and reflect […]
CAPE CORAL New four-story building would feature first-of-its-kind rooftop bar A change may soon be coming to the Downtown Cape Coral skyline. An empty lot on Cape Coral Pkwy could be the site for a new four-story building. “It’s a good thing for Downtown Cape Coral,” Bonita Wilson said. “I don’t have any problems with it,” Karl Wheatley said. “I mean Cape Coral Pkwy is […]