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FL Legislative Committee on Gun Violence Holds First Session

Tuesday, September 17

Florida lawmakers are again wading into the contentious issue of gun violence, amid a national debate over gun control deepens ahead of next year’s elections. A legislative committee in Florida on Monday convened criminologists,... Read More.

Buchanan Pushes McConnell to Act on Gun Reforms

Monday, August 12

Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan continues to push for gun control reforms, this after he sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Monday. He's asking McConnell to take up a Senate vote to... Read More.

Manatee Co. Man Allegedly Pulls Gun on Delivery Drivers

Tuesday, August 6

Authorities say a 55-year-old man pulled a gun on a late-arriving furniture delivery team, saying he’s “shot people for less.” Manatee County Sheriff's investigators say Mitchell Helton is charged with two counts of aggravated... Read More.

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Cape Coral Man Found with Stolen Gun

Friday, July 19

A motorcyclist was found with a stolen gun after speeding away from police in Cape Coral on Thursday. Austin Wong, 23, of Cape Coral, allegedly sped past an officer, at one point going 85... Read More.

Fort Myers Man Arrested for Threatening Neighbor with Gun

Friday, July 5

A Fort Myers man was arrested Thursday night after threatening to shoot his neighbor. Rodney Rimes, 44, was arrested after police responded to 2934 Broadway Ave. Wilguens Elusme, 48, told police that Rimes... Read More.

Domestic Violence Vs. Gun Rights Case Heats Up

Monday, June 24

A Florida woman’s effort to protect herself from domestic violence has become a flashpoint in the debate over gun rights and victims’ safety. Courtney Irby gave her estranged husband's guns to police after he... Read More.

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.

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.