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Guild St. Body Identified As Wanted Murder Suspect Fidel Fletcher

Wednesday, January 24

January 23, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FL Charlotte County Sheriff's Office A body, which had been discovered in the woods near Guild St. last week, has been positively identified as the remains of wanted homicide suspect... Read More.

Ex-Punta Gorda Officer Avoids Jail Time in Death of Woman During Citizens’ Academy

Thursday, October 17

The ex-Punta Gorda police officer who fatally shot a 73-year-old woman during a citizens training exercise will not face any jail time. Lee Coel will instead plead no contest to second degree manslaughter and... Read More.

Shooting Death in Fort Myers

Thursday, August 22

Police in Fort Myers removed a body from a home on French Street near MLK Boulevard. Witnesses who live nearby said they heard gunshots and saw an ambulance outside of a house. ... Read More.

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Fort Myers Police Death Investigation

Tuesday, July 2

Fort Myers Police are investigating after someone died in a Publix parking lot. The investigation is taking place at the grocery store at the corner of Summerlin Road and Colonial Boulevard. The police department... Read More.

$10K Reward Being Offered in Suspicious Charlotte Co. Death

Sunday, June 30

Officials are now offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the cause of death of a 19-year old Charlotte County man. The body of Gage Jackson was found floating in Prairie Creek back... Read More.

Nokomis Police Continue Death Investigation

Sunday, June 23

Police in Nokomis continue to conduct a death investigation after a woman was found dead inside a home. Police were called to the house in the 500 block of Rousseau Drive late last week.... Read More.

Drowning Death in North Port

Monday, June 17

A two-year-old boy allegedly drowned in his family’s backyard pool earlier today. Around 11:30 a.m. North Port Police say the incident was located in the 2500 block of Beaver Terrace. Police say the child... Read More.

DNA Matches Death Row Inmate to Additional Murder

Monday, June 17

A 47-year-old man already on death row for a murder in Manatee County has been convicted by a jury of second degree murder and two counts of sexual battery with a deadly weapon. Delmar... Read More.

Death Investigation at Fort Myers Beach

Thursday, June 13

A death investigation is underway on Fort Myers Beach. Lee County deputies arrived to the scene around 10 a.m. across the street from the Fort Myers Beach Town Hall in the area of 2532... Read More.

Convicted Killer Sentenced to Death

Wednesday, June 12

A convicted killer in Florida who authorities say targeted gay men is scheduled to be executed later this summer. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Tuesday for 57-year-old Gary Ray Bowles. The execution... Read More.