Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Fort Myers at the Florida Highway Patrol station Wednesday as part of an appearance to talk up raising the pay for state troopers and law enforcement, while also using the opportunity to lash out at House Republicans who have been investigating the Hope Florida ...
Anyone who would like to learn how to file a small claims lawsuit themselves is invited to a free virtual class hosted by Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes. The class will be held Wednesday, April 16, from 2-3 p.m. through the online platform Zoom. Small claims lawsuits are ...
To continue to protect groundwater in the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer, the South Florida Water Management District is preparing for stricter water shortage restrictions. The District's governing board on Thursday authorized the district's executive director to issue a Water Shortage Order imposing ...
This afternoon, Nicholas Steven Canfield, was sentenced to life in prison, after being convicted of first-degree murder, sexual battery upon a child less than 12 years of age and three counts of aggravated child abuse, according to a report from the State Attorney's Office. A Lee County Jury returned the decision of life, following the two-day penalty phase of the trial. The defendant was found guilty Friday, by the same jury, following a 10-day trial for the criminal phase. Special Victims Unit Chief Francine Donnorummo and Hendry/Glades Circuit Court Chief Natalie Savino prosecuted ...
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, in partnership with the Fort Myers Police Department has released a new age-progression image of missing child Bryan Dos Santos Gomes, who was abducted 18 years ago as an infant. The image, created by a forensic artist at NCMEC, shows ...
An update about the Bimini East demolition project will be presented during the Cape Coral City Council workshop Wednesday. Among the total 47 sites, 35 have been demolished with three active. According to the presentation paperwork, 46 of the 47 structures will be demolished by mid-May with ...
