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All lanes of northbound US-41 closed after rollover crash in San Carlos Park

Mar 21, 2025 | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Zach Scott

All lanes of northbound US-41 at Canterfield Boulevard are blocked after a rollover crash with entrapment.Crews responded to the scene around 5:45 p.m. where they said a car was rolled over following a two-vehicle crash.The San Carlos Park Fire District said the driver of the rollover vehicle was extricated and taken to the hospital as a trauma alert.It is unclear what led up to the crash at this time.You can count on Gulf Coast News to provide updates as they are received.
Trial set to begin for North Fort Myers man accused of killing, sexually abusing 2-year-old girl

Mar 21, 2025 | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Zach Scott

Trial is set to begin on Monday for a North Fort Myers man facing the death penalty after allegedly killing and sexually abusing a two-year-old girl.Jury selection is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. for Nicholas Stephen Canfield, 30, who is facing three counts of child abuse, one count of sexual battery and one count of first-degree murder.On April 29, 2020, deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to a medical call at the girl's home on West Mariana Avenue in North Fort...
Fort Myers leaders unanimously pass police training to enforce immigration laws after state backlash

Mar 21, 2025 | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Zach Scott

MISTRUST. >> BREAKING NEWS, FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL JUST WRAPPED UP A SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEETING TO REVISIT A PLAN TO ALLOW ICE TO TRAIN POLICE OFFICERS FOR IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. AND WE JUST GOT WORD COUNCIL CHANGED ITS VOTE AND AGREED TO WORK WITH ICE. ON MONDAY, THE COUNCIL VOTED 3, 3, WHICH MEANT THE AGREEMENT WOULD NOT PASS AGAIN. THE MEETING JUST ENDED TO STARTED AT 2 O'CLOCK. DOZENS OF PEOPLE SPOKE.
Man flown to hospital after stabbing in Collier County

Mar 20, 2025 | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Zach Scott

A Collier County man was flown taken to the hospital by MedFlight after a stabbing on Thursday afternoon in Collier County.The Collier County Sheriff's Office said they received reports of a stabbing on Cherry Tree Road around 4:30 p.m.When deputies arrived, they said they found the victim with stab wounds. He was flown to the hospital for treatment.
North Carolina man accused of attempting to get homeless man to cash fraudulent check in Naples

Mar 20, 2025 | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Zach Scott

A North Carolina man was arrested in Naples after being accused attempting to pay a homeless man to cash a fraudulent check for more than $43,000. The Collier County Sheriff's Office said Lareese Mallety, 31, is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest on Wednesday. Deputies responded to Suncoast Credit Union on Tamiami Trail on March 6 around after receiving reports of someone attempting to cash a fraudulent check.
Luxury home in Naples, Florida, sets record with $13.25 million sale

Mar 20, 2025 | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Zach Scott |Michael Anderson

An Italian Tuscan-inspired estate in a luxury Naples community made history, selling for a record-breaking $13.25 million. Inside the luxurious Mediterra neighborhood, 28970 Il Cuore Court now holds the title of the highest-priced home ever sold in the community. The house, designed and built by London Bay Homes in 2017, is a masterclass in luxury craftsmanship. Spanning nearly two private acres and surrounded by a serene 50-acre preserve, the property offers a sense of seclusion and grandeur.
Massive 24,000-acre brush fire continues to burn in South Florida

Mar 20, 2025 | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Zach Scott

A 24,000-acre brush fire continues to burn Thursday afternoon in south Miami-Dade County, sparking heaving emergency response. Map: Interactive fire mapFlorida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, along with the the Florida Forest Service (FFS) provided an update on the "344 Fire," urging residents and visitors to avoid the US-1 in the area due to smoke and heavy emergency response.
Hendry County deputies investigate dump truck rollover crash in LaBelle

Mar 20, 2025 | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Zach Scott

The Hendry County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a rollover crash involving a dump truck near SR-29 and B Road in LaBelle.Deputies said there are no road closures at this time, though motorists should expect travel delays.According to HCSO, there is damage to powerlines and the dump truck appears to be unstable.Motorists are asked to seek an alternate route or postpone travel through the area if possible.You can count on Gulf Coast News to provide updates as they are received.DOWNLOAD...
Crews search for missing juvenile last seen swimming in Winter Haven's Lake Roy

Mar 20, 2025 | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Zach Scott

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing juvenile in Lake Roy, in Winter Haven, who was last seen swimming before reportedly disappearing in the water. Deputies, along with the Winter Haven Police Department and Polk County Fire Rescue, responded to the scene where they said crews are using underwater sonar devices, drones, a helicopter and boats to aid in the search. Deputies have not identified the juvenile at this time.
Two Cape Coral massage parlor managers arrested for record violations

Mar 20, 2025 | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Zach Scott

Two Cape Coral massage parlor managers were arrested Tuesday after failing to maintain proper customer and employee records, violating state law. Yujiao Zhan, 61, and Ping Hu, 49, are facing multiple counts of obstructing justice after Cape Coral Police Department officers identified their businesses as suspected illicit massage parlors. The investigation was launched after CCPD said they received tips from websites and customer reviews.