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Members of the Fort Myers Police Department were investigating the scene of a fatal shooting in the Village Creek Apartments ...

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A shooting suspect is in custody after the Fort Myers Police Department announced a death investigation on Monday morning. At least one person was killed in a shooting at the Village Creek apartment ...

A 23-year-old Fort Myers man has been arrested in connection with a fire and death of his mother. George Beemer faces charges of second-degree murder, first-degree arson, and abuse of a body.

A house fire in Fort Myers led to the arrest of a man on murder charges. Provided by Lee County Sheriff's Office ...

A St. Petersburg man is accused of murdering a woman in Pinellas County and engaging in a standoff with police in Lee County. Ladavion King, 43, faces multiple charges including murder, attempted ...

Florida is on track to exceed the deadly child drowning toll from 2025. As of July 27, 76 deaths have been reported.

Members of the Fort Myers Police Department were investigating the scene of a fatal shooting in the Village Creek Apartments at 2885 Winkler Ave. Monday, July 27, 2026.