Lee County News

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Here's a look at some of the events and major Southwest Florida local government meetings that could generate news reports in the coming week: a- The Lee County Commission will review a $15.3 million budget cut scenario during its management and planning meeting.

Scott McIntyre/Staff Since the beginning of the early voting period starting this past Saturday, long lines have formed outside the polling precincts.

The Lee County Sheriff's office says two people are in custody after they allegedly robbed J.P. Morgan Chase Bank located at U.S. 41 and Corkscrew Rd just before Noon Saturday.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office reports that Deputy Piotr Urbanski and Shannon Clancey were arrested Friday morning and charged with producing marijuana, possession of marijuana more than 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Hundreds of pages of testimony from the lawsuit filed against McGregor Baptist Church and the head pastor may have revealed what happened the tragic day in October 2012 that 11-year-old Jesse Watlington was struck by lighting.

Intelligence gathered from the Hollywood, Florida Police Department indicated the four men might be headed to Lee County.

Lee County wants to spend millions to upgrade its bridge toll collection system.

SANIBEL, Fla.- The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a 73-year-old man.