Lee County, FL Crime News
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Vehicle Strikes Fort Myers Beach Bar; Lee County Deputies Make DUI-Related Arrest
A Jeep crashed into The Whale bar and grill on Fort Myers Beach just before midnight Tuesday, leaving visible structural damage to the building and prompting a law-enforcement response. Lee County deputies arrested one man at the scene, and crews spe
Early morning Lehigh Acres chase ends with PIT maneuver, crash, two arrests, FHP says
Two men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Lehigh Acres ended in a crash that sent a passenger to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless p
North Fort Myers woman loses nearly $6K in FBI bank scam
A Florida woman shared her emotional experience of being scammed out of thousands of dollars by individuals posing as bank representatives and an FBI agent. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless prov
Cape Coral Parkway bridge leak worries residents as city plans pipe repairs and shutdowns
Residents near the Cape Coral Parkway bridge are frustrated by a water leak, raising concerns about sinkholes and questioning the city's delayed response.
Fort Myers mayor denies S3xual misconduct claims: ‘Allegations are false’
On Tuesday, Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson denied the S3xual misconduct allegations against him, but would not answer specific questions about the claims. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless prove
Floodwater covers southwest Cape Coral streets, leaving cars stuck and yards soaked
Heavy rains submerged streets in Cape Coral Monday. Neighbors say floodwater covered Southwest 29th Street in Cape Coral, and some of that water is lingering.
Fort Myers police chief refuses to answer questions about voided speeding ticket case
Fort Myers Police Chief Jason Fields refused questions about footage that appears to show him asking to void a city employee’s school zone speeding ticket. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless prove
Cape Coral vehicle burglary suspect swam across canal during chase, police say
A man was arrested by officers with the Cape Coral Police Department after they say he tried to break into and steal from a pickup truck. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Fort Myers nurse gets 30 months in prison after pleading no contest to neglecting child in her care
A Fort Myers nurse was sentenced to 30 months in prison after police said she turned off a Cape Coral child's low oxygen alarm. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Fort Myers celebrates groundbreaking for new police headquarters
Fort Myers has officially begun construction on a new police headquarters, marking a major step in a long-term plan to modernize the department’s facilities. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless pro
Cape Coral lowers residential road speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph
On Tuesday, the City of Cape Coral announced that it will begin changing speed limit signs on residential roads as part of its Area-wide Neighborhood Speed Limit Study.
Cape Coral fire crews respond to vehicle fire, rescue stranded drivers from flooded roadway
Cape Coral crews battled a vehicle fire and later rescued drivers from a flooded roadway between Lowe's and Cape Coral High School. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Lehigh Acres man accused of more than $42K in credit card fraud over two years on the Gulf Coast
A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after he was accused of using stolen credit card info from victims to make over $42,000 in unauthorized purchases. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven gu
Two men accuse Fort Myers mayor of S3xual misconduct
Two men have accused Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson of S3xual misconduct. The men made the allegations during the public comment of the city council meeting. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless pr
Lee County man accused of hit-and-run after iPhone crash detection alerts 911
A Lee County man was accused of a hit-and-run after his iPhone's crash detection feature automatically called 911 following a reported car crash. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty i
Cape Coral residents divided as yacht club hotel proposals head to city council
Two development groups will present plans to rebuild Cape Coral's yacht club with waterfront hotels, sparking mixed reactions from residents.