Mannequin Hand In Water Mistaken For Human Remains: Lee County Sheriff

Fishermen in Matlacha were alarmed when they found what they thought was a human hand at the bottom of a canal, the Lee County sheriff said.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Golf Course: Lee County Sheriff

A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Del Tura Golf Club in North Ft. Myers, Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Dog Pulled From River, Iguana In Ceiling: Cape Coral Animal Rescues

Animals in dicey situations have kept Cape Coral police, fire departments busy lately. Check out these videos of recent dog, iguana rescues.

Man Bit By Gator While Washing Hands In Sanibel Pond: City

While washing his hands in a Sanibel pond, a man was bitten by an alligator and seriously injured, the city said.

FL Bodybuilder Charged After Ex-Wife's Remains Found In Burn Pile

Katie Banauch was last seen on Sept. 29 when she told a friend she was going to her ex-husband's home to pick up some belongings.

Woman Pulls Gun On Car She Thought Was Skipping Gas Line: Ft. Myers

A North Fort Myers woman pulled a gun on two women she thought were trying to cut a gas station line, Fort Myers police said.

Semi-Truck Crashes Into I-75 Toll Plaza In Collier County: FHP

A toll worker was seriously injured after a semi-truck crashed into a Collier County toll plaza on I-75, Florida Highway Patrol said.

12-Year-Old FL Student Arrested For Gun Threat: Police

The seventh-grade student attends Fort Myers Middle School, police said.

2 Brothers, 14 And 11, Accused Of Stealing 22 Guns In Florida: Police

The brothers broke into a Cape Coral gun shop early Wednesday and stole guns and ammunition, police say.

FL Toddler In Dirty Diaper Walks Pit Bull Alone, Mom Arrested: Police

Mary Jane Wright, 37, of Cape Coral has been charged with child neglect without great bodily harm.

Dog Rescued From War-Torn Ukraine Becomes Drug-Sniffing FL Police K-9

Bruno, a chocolate Lab, was rescued shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. He is now the newest member of the Fort Myers Police Department.

Teen Threatened Gun Violence Against Another Ft. Myers Student: Police

A 17-year-old student faces charges after sending a threatening text to another teen, Fort Myers police said.

5th Grader Threatened Mass Shooting At Cape Coral School: Sheriff

A 10-year-old boy threatened a shooting at a Cape Coral school less than a week after 21 people died in a Texas school shooting, police say.

FL Tourist Hits Gator, Drives Miles With It Attached To SUV: Report

A Naples towing company removed a gator from an SUV that dragged it for miles along U.S. 41 in Collier County early Monday, reports said.

Baby Gator, Drugs, Guns Found In Collier County Man’s Truck: Sheriff

A Florida man faces multiple felony charges after a live baby gator, drugs and hidden guns were found in his pick-up truck, CCSO said.

27 Arrested In Florida Drug Trafficking Operation: Marshals

Police say the Cape Coral-based ring was trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and other various drugs.

Captive Tiger Attacks Employee At Everglades Attraction: Sheriff

An unauthorized employee was attacked in the tiger enclosure at Wooten’s Everglades Airboats’ animal sanctuary during feeding time.

Human Smuggling Charges Filed Against TX Man In FL: FHP

A TX man was charged with 4 counts of human smuggling after a FL traffic stop. He was driving 4 undocumented immigrants to Miami, FHP said.

Man Had Meth Mailed To Home, Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison: DOJ

A Fort Myers man was sentenced to 22 years and 6 months in federal prison for receiving illegal drugs in the mail, firearms charges: DOJ.

Boating Accidents In Florida Increased By 16% In 2020

A total of 79 people lost their lives last year in those accidents.

Fort Myers Fire Department Receives $251,000 Grant

The Fort Myers Fire Department is receiving $251,000 from FEMA to install vehicle exhaust collection units in in each fire station.

City Announces Plans For New FMPD Headquarters At Former News-Press Property

Fort Myers Police Department personnel could be reporting to a new headquarters building within the next 18 months.

Everyone Safe, No Shooter At Chico's Headquarters: Sheriff

Authorities say there was no shooter at the Chico's headquarters in Fort Myers. The sheriff is trying to determine what prompted the report.

Boy Killed In Boat Accident After Dad Falls On Throttle: Report

The 15-year-old died after falling overboard and being struck in the head by a boat propeller, according to officials.

Nasty Canal Algae Bloom Catches A Drug Suspect In Florida: Video

A Florida man is accused of trying to elude police by swimming across an algae-covered canal — until he got a mouthful of the nasty water.

Fort Myers Police ID Officer Critically Hurt In Shooting: Report

City police Chief Derrick Diggs said one suspect has been taken into custody

Florida Man Arrested For Violating Irma Curfew Dies After Suffering 'Medical Episode' In Custody

Authorities say the 31-year-old man resisted arrest and an officer deployed his Taser twice.

North Fort Myers House Fire Started By Generator: Report

As communities struggle to recover from Hurricane Irma, continued power outages pose a myriad of risks.

Hurricane Irma: Leaks Found In Lee County Shelter

Thousands are staying in a shelter with a leaky roof as Hurricane Irma approaches the Fort Myers area.

Amber Alert Canceled For Florida Girl, 14

A Florida Amber Alert had been issued for a 14-year-old girl from Fort Myers, but was canceled minutes later.