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Drug and Gun Arrests Today in Fort Myers

Thursday, May 30

The Lee County Sheriff's Office announced seven arrests on Thursday as a part of an investigation into recent gun violence in the Pine Manor neighborhood of Fort Myers. The ongoing investigation also netted nine... Read More.

Bradenton Man Faces Ten Years in Prison

Thursday, May 30

A Bradenton man who came to the U.S. from Mexico illegally as a teen is facing up to 10 years in prison for having a gun that he said he used to kill someone... Read More.

Rep. Steube Pushing for Marijuana Removal from ‘Schedule 1’ Status

Wednesday, May 29

Going against his party's leadership, US Rep Greg Steuebe said this week he supports removing marijuana from its Schedule 1 status.He made the comments at a town hall meeting sponsored by Concerned Veterans... Read More.

Sarasota Co. Residents Urged to Leave Feedback on Transportation Survey

Wednesday, May 29

Residents of both Sarasota and Manatee Counties are being invited to participate in the Transform Tomorrow 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan General Survey.The feedback and comments generated will be reviewed by the Sarasota/Manatee... Read More.

What’s That Smell?

Wednesday, May 29

An authorized burn broke containment this afternoon, according to the Florida Forest Service. The fire has burned five acres in Fort Myers in the area of Penzance Boulevard. That sits between Six Mile Cypress... Read More.

12 Year Old Arrested for Robbery, Burglary, and Kidnapping

Wednesday, May 29

Fort Myers police said a 12-year-old boy kidnapped and robbed a Papa John's pizza delivery woman. The boy, Pedro Murphy, is accused of luring the delivery woman to a vacant house on Bassie Court... Read More.

Lee County Pair Arrested on Drug & Gun Charges

Wednesday, May 29

A Lee County duo was arrested for gun and drug charges after they were busted . Detectives with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Lee County Sheriff's Office worked together to make the arrest. When... Read More.

DeSantis Delegation Signs Agreements in Israel

Tuesday, May 28

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed agreements with Israel officials to work on issues like space technology, agriculture, protecting water and cybersecurity. The agreements were part of a full schedule today, the third day of DeSantis’... Read More.

Sarasota Police Arrest Two Men on Guns & Pot Charges

Tuesday, May 28

Two men are facing felony charges after Sarasota Police say they found guns and marijuana in their truck during a traffic stop. Eunique Arnold, 21 and Johnny Belvin, 25 from Sarasota were arrested last... Read More.

Recent Bradenton Grads Dead Following Crash in Peru

Tuesday, May 28

Two teens who recently graduated from high school in SW Florida have died in a crash while traveling in Peru.Southeast High School in Bradenton tweeted that Albert Ales and Zachary Morris were killed Friday... Read More.

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