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2 hrs ago | WINK-TV Fort Myers

LCSO: Hohensee died from self-inflicted gun shot wound

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Autopsy results have confirmed 74-year-old Arthur Hohensee as the deceased at 11190 Lakeland Circle incident.

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Related Topix: Suicide

Thu May 23, 2013

WIVB-TV Buffalo

Former Amherst cop dead after domestic

A former Amherst police officer was found dead in his Florida home after a hostage situation came to an end Wednesday night.

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WINK-TV Fort Myers

Only on Wink: How Floridians pay the price for Curbstoning

LEE COUNTY, Fla. - You've probably seen those "For Sale by Owner" signs on cars all throughout southwest Florida.

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Related Topix: Fort Myers, FL, Lehigh Acres, FL

WINK-TV Fort Myers

A look at the dangers of riding a motorcycle

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Sierra Armour rode her motorcycle down Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers strapped with a camera.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, Fort Myers, FL

WINK-TV Fort Myers

Investigation determines electrical problems caused bus fire

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The investigation into the fire that destroyed some Lee County School buses on May 12th is complete.

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Related Topix: Fire, Buckingham, FL

Cape Coral Daily Breeze

Shaun Adam Pegler

Shaun Adam Pegler, 29, of Cape Coral and a Lee County resident for the past 10 years, formerly of Woodbridge, VA, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

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Related Topix: Cape Coral, FL, US Military, US Marine Corps, US News

Cape Coral Daily Breeze

LCSO traffic enforcement update for Thursday

The Lee County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement Thursday, May 23t:- Milwaukee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres Locations are selected based upon high incidents of crashes, traffic surveys and citizen complaints.

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Related Topix: Lehigh Acres, FL

Wed May 22, 2013

WINK-TV Fort Myers

Barricaded man didn't survive in house fire

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Firefighters are done battling a house fire on the 1100 block of Lakeland Circle, where a man allegedly shot at his wife and daughter before barricading himself in the home.

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Related Topix: Fire

NBC2 News

Shots fired, house on fire in Gateway

Lee County Sheriff's Office is responding to an active scene on Lakeland Circle in the Gateway area.

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Related Topix: Gateway, FL, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, Fort Myers, FL

NBC2 News

Woman found dead in Fort Myers identified

Police have released the name of a woman found dead in a Fort Myers home - but they say the cause of her death is still under investigation.

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Related Topix: Fort Myers, FL, Gateway, FL, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

NBC2 News

30-year sentence in bowling alley robbery

A man who robbed a busy Fort Myers bowling alley learned today that he will spend the next 30 years in prison.

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Related Topix: Fort Myers, FL, Gateway, FL, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

WINK-TV Fort Myers

Southbound I-75 reopens after rollover crash near Colonial

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A vehicle rollover crash on southbound I-75 near Colonial Blvd., caused a complete roadblock this morning.

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NBC2 News

Good Question: Do you walk with traffic, or against?

We all know vehicles should stay on the right side of the road. But not everyone is on the same page when it comes to walking and biking.

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Related Topix: Estero, FL

NBC2 News

Backyard breeders reject plea offer

They're accused of breeding animals in their backyard and then selling them illegally.

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Related Topix: Lehigh Acres, FL

Tue May 21, 2013

NBC2 News

Matlacha Bridge delays persist

The Matlacha bridge replacement project, that began more than two and a half years ago, has pushed patience to the brink.

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Related Topix: Matlacha, FL

WINK-TV Fort Myers

Suspects in San Carlos Park home invasion caught

SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla.- Lee County Sheriff's deputies moved quickly to catch two male suspects involved in a home invasion that took place on The call came in just before 2:30 p.m. LCSO says the two men being held for the robbery didn't get very far.

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Related Topix: San Carlos Park, FL

NBC2 News

Lee School Board Chair Fischer to suggest Burke replacement

Lee County School Board Chair Mary Fischer tells us she is prepared to announce the name of the person who she would like to see replace outgoing superintendent Dr.

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Related Topix: Lehigh Acres, FL

NBC2 News

Accused rapist on the run: Victim's mother speaks out

A Lee County mother opened up about her painful past. She shared some very dark secrets in hopes her daughter's accused rapist will finally be caught.

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Related Topix: Lehigh Acres, FL

NBC2 News

Duo linked to Iberia, Chase Bank robberies

Police said they believe two suspects are connected to both bank robberies that occured on Friday and Saturday at the Iberia and Chase Bank.

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Related Topix: Fort Myers, FL

NBC2 News

Despite controversy, councilman keeping seat

Cape Coral Councilman Marty McClain gets to keep his council seat after a very heated and at times personal discussion.

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Related Topix: Cape Coral, FL, Fort Myers Beach, FL, US Governors, Rick Scott