Man found dead in Sarasota identified

The sheriff's office has identified a man found dead in Sarasota.It says someone discovered the body of 31-year-old Simon Montiel in the woods off Colonial Drive and New England Street on Saturday.The Sarasota County... Read More.

Lee Co. deputies wrongfully arrest woman

A Lehigh Acres woman says deputies wrongfully arrested her.Stephanie Garner ended up in a Fort Myers jail after authorities came to her home with an arrest warrant.Once they booked Garner, deputies realized they should... Read More.

Students support fired football coach

The student body at South Fort Myers High School has thrown its support behind a fired football coach.Anthony Dixon lost his job last week following a sex scandal.This happened after an investigation into a... Read More.

Pinellas Co. picks up first non-travel Zika case

The governor says Pinellas County has picked up its first non-travel Zika case.The investigation continues into the case, and he emphasizes that a local case does not necessarily mean a locally-transmitted case.He also says... Read More.

Work begins to restore Punta Gorda Speedway

New owners have taken over Punta Gorda Speedway.WBBH-TV reports Joe and Janet Gentry already have dozens of volunteers working to get the track ready for a race.The track has fallen into disrepair under its... Read More.

Investigation continues into Cape Coral murder

Police in Cape Coral believe someone meant to kill a man yesterday.They say they found 39-year-old Dayvin Johnson shot to death at his home off of Kimset Parkway near Northeast 21st Avenue.It marks the... Read More.

Fort Myers starting process towards new hotel

Fort Myers may soon have a new downtown hotel.WBBH-TV reports the city council has unanimously given preliminary approval to building one.Construction details may come into focus during hearings over the next month. However,... Read More.

CCSO announces compliance checks for alcohol and tobacco

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office intends to conduct alcohol, vapor, and cigarette checks all week.It says these checks discourage businesses from selling these items to people underage.Law enforcement intends to supervise undercover youngsters who... Read More.