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Man Arrested After Allegedly Breaking into Lee Co. Deputy Home

Wednesday, July 24

Lee County deputies arrested a 19-year-old Sunday after he allegedly broke into a Lee County deputy's home and stole a gun. Larry Rada was arrested after a traffic stop at a Mobil gas station... Read More.

Lee Co. Officials Investigate Domestic Shooting Incident

Friday, July 19

One person is dead after a shooting that happened at the 17000 block of Richard Road. Lee County Sheriff's Office said the shooting is being investigated as a domestic incident. Deputies said one person... Read More.

Trial of Ex-Punta Gorda Police Officer Moved to Lee County

Friday, July 12

The trial of a former Punta Gorda police officer charged with manslaughter has been moved out of Charlotte County. A judge granted a request this week to move Lee Coel's trial to Lee County.... Read More.

Lee County Deputies Make Drug Busts

Wednesday, June 26

Lee County deputies are serving search warrants in the Pine Manor neighborhood. Deputies are going in and out of homes near Third Avenue and Oak Drive.Three of the search warrants are for narcotics. Deputies confirmed... 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.

Deadly Crash in Lee County

Friday, May 17

Lee County deputies are investigating a deadly crash at the intersection of Hancock Bridge Parkway and Moody River Boulevard that happened this morning. The roads have since reopened. The cause of the crash still... Read More.

Dog Virus Spreading in Lee County

Wednesday, May 8

A nasty virus that could kill your dogs is spreading through Lee County. The parvovirus spreads when dogs come into contact with dirt contaminated with feces. The dogs then track it into the house,... Read More.

North Port Parents Dead Following April 20th Crash in Lee Co.

Monday, April 29

A North Port woman that was injured in a crash last weekend in Lee County has died. Last Saturday, a Jeep carrying 36-year old Jesus Machado, his wife, 30-year old Keli, and their three... Read More.