Kaitlin Knapp

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Kaitlin Knapp

DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, Fla. — The jury has recommended life in prison for Nicholas Canfield, convicted of killing and sexually abusing 2-year-old Julia Ramos in 2020. He was also found guilty of aggravated child abuse of two other children. The jury took less than an hour to decide the recommendation. Back in April 2020, Lee County deputies responded to a North Fort Myers home because a toddler was unresponsive, later identified as Ramos.

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Kaitlin Knapp

NAPLES, Fla. — A Collier County deputy shot and killed a dog on Sunday afternoon after the Sheriff's Office said the dog charged at them. Neighbors in the area say this isn't the first time they have encountered the dogs they call aggressive. Fox 4 Senior Reporter Kaitlin Knapp explains what she uncovered about the investigation: NEW: Why East Naples neighbors say Collier County ignored aggressive dog problem Collier County deputies say they got eight 911 calls about four dogs chasing people.

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Kaitlin Knapp

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A jury has found Nicholas Canfield guilty of murder and sexually abusing a 2-year-old girl. Back in April 2020, Lee County deputies responded to a North Fort Myers home because a toddler was unresponsive. She was taken to a hospital where doctors said they found signs of trauma consistent with sexual abuse. The girl died two days later. The trial started March 24, 2025 with jury selection. From opening statements to closing arguments, the trial took less than a week.

3 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Kaitlin Knapp

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA — We all have a personal story that defines us, and it's ours to tell. But some of those stories are being told by people at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota. Those stories have one thing in common: they don't have a name. The only thing they have left is a skull, because that's how they were found when their lives ended. One man is on a mission to identify skulls sitting on shelves at Medical Examiner's Offices across the country.

3 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Kaitlin Knapp

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — At one point in your life, you probably have received a scam text, email or phone call. The Lee County Sheriff's Office says the number of reported scams are rising in our community.