Lee County, FL Crime News
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All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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Mariner High School students take over gallery walls of Cape Coral's Harbour View Gallery
This month, a new generation of artists from Mariner High School is taking over the gallery walls.
Lee County sheriff defends $38M budget increase amid commissioner concerns
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno explained his $353 million budget request, citing rising costs and the need for improved services. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Protester draws attention with Nazi salutes and controversial sign in Cape Coral
A protester in Cape Coral displayed a "White Lives Matter" sign and performed Nazi salutes, sparking community concern and a police response. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in co
Man accused of burglary and stealing $1K worth of merch from North Fort Myers store
A man was arrested on Thursday after he was accused of burglary and grand theft at a convenience store in North Fort Myers. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Fort Myers Beach, FPL reach impasse in negotiating payment for stolen copper wires
Copper wire thefts have left parts of Fort Myers Beach without working streetlights, as residents and officials debate who should cover the cost of repairs. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless prov
Gulf Coast Gridiron: Week 5 of the 2026 high school football season in Southwest Florida
Week 5 wrapped up here in Southwest Florida, with South Fort Myers vs. CSN highlighted as the game of the week.
Man accused of stabbing victim near Main Street in Downtown Fort Myers
A man accused of stabbing someone in Downtown Fort Myers on Thursday was arrested by officers with the Fort Myers Police Department. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Woman accused of throwing jar of vegan mayonnaise at victim during Lee County road rage incident
Lee County deputies say a road rage clash ended with a jar of vegan mayonnaise thrown at a woman, leaving her with a cut near her eye. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Third suspect arrested in Cape Coral park bathroom arson investigation, police say
A Cape Coral teen was arrested after officers with the Cape Coral Police Department say he was involved in a case of arson and criminal mischief at Koza/Saladino Park that led to the arrest of two teens. All individuals mentioned in arrest or crimina
Cape Coral man accused of backing into vehicle at Walmart parking lot, driving away while drunk
A Cape Coral man was arrested after officers with the Cape Coral Police department say he caused a crash and immediately drove away from the scene while intoxicated. All individuals mentioned in arrest or criminal allegations are presumed innocent un