Lee County News – WBBH News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral – Naples, Florida

Lee County News – NBC-2.com WBBH News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, Florida

Lee County News Lee County More>>

Caught on movie: Good Samaritans stop drunken driver on I-75

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being tipsy and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being inebriated and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

Lee County News Lee County More>>

You may not be covered by flood insurance

As many people across Southwest Florida recover from record-breaking rainfall, some homeowners are wondering if their properties are covered in the event of another round of flooding.

Southwest Florida residents stocking up on hurricane supplies

Supply store managers are kicking off to see people make preparations in case Hurricane Irma steers toward Southwest Florida.

Supply store managers are commencing to see people make preparations in case Hurricane Irma steers toward Southwest Florida.

Bonita Springs flood victims begin repairs

It was a busy Labor Day in Bonita Springs for some residents affected by last week’s flooding.

High-energy thieves sought in Lee County

Two boys are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Two fellows are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Lehigh Acres teenage remains hospitalized after hit and run

A week after a Lehigh Acres teenage was struck by a car, his mother still doesn’t know who left her son for dead.

Teenage arrested in North Fort Myers homicide case

A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with the death of a man found dead last week in a North Fort Myers home.

North Fort Myers woman dies after collision with tanker

A North Fort Myers woman involved in an Aug. Seventeen crash with a fuel tanker has died.

MUST SEE Movie: Caught in a waterspout off Sanibel Causeway

Not many people can say they’ve been in the middle of a waterspout, but these people can! Kristopher Collins sent us this movie of his encounter with Saturday evening’s waterspout off the Sanibel Causeway. NBC2 News

Island Park community deals with piles of debris after flooding

Dozens of people in south Lee County were coerced to gut the inwards of their homes after the major flooding a week ago. On top of that, they’re being told they might have to budge away for months as renovations begin.

Dozens of people in south Lee County were compelled to gut the inwards of their homes after the major flooding a week ago. On top of that, they’re being told they might have to stir away for months as renovations begin.

Early voting starts Tuesday in Cape Coral, Fort Myers

Early voting embarks Tuesday in Cape Coral, Fort Myers

Both cities will choose a mayor and council seats.

Driver sought in Tice fatal hit and run

Troopers are looking for a driver who struck and killed a man early Sunday in the Tice area.

Donations collected for Bonita Springs flooding victims

Many homes in Bonita Springs are still surrounded by floodwater following last weekend’s record rainfall, so the community came together Saturday to help those people out.

Captains for Clean Water headed to Houston

Captains for Clean Water collected donations Saturday at the Flats Invitational Redfish Tournament in Cape Coral.

Alico Rd. community blames mining company for flooding

While many Southwest Florida communities were dealing with flooding this week, one neighborhood off Alico Road said they’ve been dealing with it for months.

Donation drive today for Bonita flood victims

Many have been living in makeshift housing due to flooding in their homes, leaving them in desperate need of some basic supplies.

Detectives injured in North Fort Myers crash

Two Lee County detectives had minor injuries after a suspect rammed their SUV Friday afternoon in North Fort Myers.

Is Cape Coral ready for its projected growth?

Named one of the fastest-growing cities in the country by Forbes magazine, how does the City of Cape Coral plan to keep up with request – and who will pay for it?

four Lee County deputies on leave after shooting

A woman who was shot and killed by a Lee County deputy on Fort Myers Beach was identified Friday as four deputies were placed on administrative leave for the investigation.

Lee school board tables debate over guns on school property

The proposal would have permitted students and employees over eighteen to have a gun in their vehicle, as long as the weapon was secured in a locked case, unloaded, and not within reach of the driver.

Lehigh Acres man convicted of stealing $80K from his parents

He faces up to sixty years in prison for stealing from his ailing elderly parents.

Standing water stinks up Bonita Springs neighborhood

A stagnant stench is growing stronger on Lake Shalimar Drive in Bonita Springs as floodwater resumes to string up around one neighborhood.

Woman shot, killed by Lee County deputy identified

A Lee County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a woman who pointed a gun at him Thursday night on Fort Myers Beach.

Scott speaks on flooding in Southwest Florida

Gov. Rick Scott was in Bonita Springs on Friday to talk about storms and the influence of the major flooding in our area.

Residents at Ten Mile Cave begin to assess harm

Residents at Ten Mile Hallway begin to assess harm

Homeowners near the banks of the Ten Mile ass-pipe left their homes for the very first time after days of severe flooding.

Homeowners near the banks of the Ten Mile cavern left their homes for the very first time after days of severe flooding.

one person found dead in N. Fort Myers home

Johntavius Johnson, 23, was found murdered at a home on Tucker Lane.

How some dog owners are ruining the beach

Not enough people are cleaning up dog poop on Lee County beaches, and now some hope the county acts to correct it.

Island Park residents looking to budge forward from flooding

Island Park residents looking to stir forward from flooding

Drier by the day, dry land is ultimately visible in Timberwood Village off Island Park Road in Lee County.

Drier by the day, dry land is eventually visible in Timberwood Village off Island Park Road in Lee County.

Suspects tie up store employees during robbery in Lehigh

Crime Stoppers needs help identifying two guys who robbed a Lehigh store and tied up the employees.

Crime Stoppers needs help identifying two boys who robbed a Lehigh store and tied up the employees.

Death investigation underway in Cape Coral

Police arrived on the scene of NW 9th Terrace, which is just north of the intersection of Tropicana Parkway and El Dorado Boulevard.

FGCU student found safe in Orlando

Christopher Jarell Woodard, 23, was last seen Friday at about seven p.m. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

two desired in armed robbery of Cape store

Cape Coral police are looking for two armed studs who robbed a 7-Eleven overnight Thursday.

Cape Coral police are looking for two armed boys who robbed a 7-Eleven overnight Thursday.

KKK allegedly menaces Cape Coral political candidate

Two threats from a Ku Klux Klan entity landed on the door of a gay duo in Cape Coral — one of whom is running for office.

Lee County sets up help line for residents

Anyone affected by flooding in Lee County who have questions can contact the Lee County Emergency Operations Center.

Suspected DUI driver crashes, injures county worker

Deputies said a driver crashed into the work truck at Old US-41 and Shangri-La Road in Bonita Springs.

Flooding knocks down sea walls in Lee County

Unprecedented rain fell over the last few days and left many yards saturated in North Fort Myers and Cape Coral. It also caused sea walls to collapse under pressure.

News of the Strange Daily Distraction More>>

Wayward kitten shuts down Boston highway

Police said Sunday on Facebook the kitten determined to «play a little hide and seek» in the Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston.

Duchess of Cambridge pregnant with third child

The newest little royal will be a sibling to four-year-old Prince George and two-year-old Princess Charlotte – the royal duo’s very first two children.

The newest lil’ royal will be a sibling to four-year-old Prince George and two-year-old Princess Charlotte – the royal duo’s very first two children.

Test driving VW’s groovy electrified van of tomorrow

The most surprising thing about the Volkswagen ID Whirr, besides the little garden gnome rotating a quarter inch above the dashboard in a perpetual lotus position, is that so much of the stuff inwards actually works.

The most surprising thing about the Volkswagen ID Hum, besides the little garden gnome rotating a quarter inch above the dashboard in a perpetual lotus position, is that so much of the stuff inwards actually works.

Maine museum preserves Native American canoe from 1700s

The Wabanaki Confederacy is a group of Native American nations who lived primarily in Maine, Fresh Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and parts of Atlantic Canada.

World’s highest sandcastle built in German city

The world`s highest sandcastle is now standing 16.68 meters (54.72 feet) tall in the German city of Duisburg.

Homeowner finds 10-foot gator in his flooded TX home

He isn’t alone in his discovery. Other Houston-area homeowners have also returned in the wake of the hurricane to find uninvited house sitters, experts said.

A wine crisis is gripping Europe

Europe`s iconic winemaking regions are reeling after extreme weather wreaked havoc on their crops.

Dragon Con kicks off in Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta will be overrun with superheroes, cartoon characters and the downright bizarre as Dragon Con takes over the city this weekend.

How free self-driving car rails could switch everything

It’s Saturday night, and you’re planning an evening out. You fire up a ridesharing app to head out to your dearest restaurant.

It’s Saturday night, and you’re planning an evening out. You fire up a ridesharing app to head out to your beloved restaurant.

Student accidentally given $1M in financial aid, spends thousands

A university student in South Africa who discovered an erroneous deposit of $1 million in her financial aid account spent more than $60,000 of the fortune before authorities realized the mistake.

Crime News SWFL Crime More>>

Caught on movie: Good Samaritans stop drunken driver on I-75

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being buzzed and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being toasted and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

High-energy thieves sought in Lee County

Two studs are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Two boys are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Lehigh Acres teenage remains hospitalized after hit and run

A week after a Lehigh Acres teenage was struck by a car, his mother still doesn’t know who left her son for dead.

Collier County detective fired for neglecting cases

A Collier County detective was fired after an internal investigation found he neglected to go after up on more than three dozen cases.

SLIDESHOW: Most wished in Lee, Collier counties

SLIDESHOW: Most desired in Lee, Collier counties

NBC2 brings you a slideshow every Sunday of the most desired suspects in Lee and Collier counties.

NBC2 brings you a slideshow every Sunday of the most wished suspects in Lee and Collier counties.

Man impersonated officer on I-75 in Collier, troopers say

A Miami man was arrested in Broward County on charges of impersonating a police officer on I-75 in Collier County.

Driver sought in Tice fatal hit and run

Troopers are looking for a driver who struck and killed a man early Sunday in the Tice area.

Naples woman turns in spouse for possessing child porn

Naples woman turns in hubby for possessing child porn

A Collier County woman turned in her estranged spouse after finding child pornography on his computer.

Detectives injured in North Fort Myers crash

Two Lee County detectives had minor injuries after a suspect rammed their SUV Friday afternoon in North Fort Myers.

four Lee County deputies on leave after shooting

A woman who was shot and killed by a Lee County deputy on Fort Myers Beach was identified Friday as four deputies were placed on administrative leave for the investigation.

Headlines News More>>

Caught on movie: Good Samaritans stop drunken driver on I-75

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being inebriated and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being tipsy and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

Bonita Springs flood victims begin repairs

It was a busy Labor Day in Bonita Springs for some residents affected by last week’s flooding.

Dunbar’s Thompkins wins Gridiron2Day Play of the Week

The votes have been counted, and Dunbar High School’s Deven Thompkins won the Gridiron 2Day Play of the Week.

Bill would permit recruiting of Scouts on campuses

A Florida lawmaker wants to require schools to let the Boy Scouts and Doll Scouts recruit on campus during the school day.

A Florida lawmaker wants to require schools to let the Boy Scouts and Female Scouts recruit on campus during the school day.

Forecast: Seasonable weather tomorrow with all eyes on the tropics

Southwest Florida will see seasonable weather conditions tonight and tomorrow. This means that our area will have a scattered round of thunderstorms this evening, with some catches sight of of rain durable through seven p.m. tonight.

Trump expected to end program for youthfull immigrants

President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will end protections for youthfull immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but with a six-month delay, people familiar with the plans said.

High-energy thieves sought in Lee County

Two guys are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Two boys are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Early voting starts Tuesday in Cape Coral, Fort Myers

Both cities will choose a mayor and council seats.

You may not be covered by flood insurance

As many people across Southwest Florida recover from record-breaking rainfall, some homeowners are wondering if their properties are covered in the event of another round of flooding.

Scott announces state of emergency ahead of Irma

Scott proclaims state of emergency ahead of Irma

Gov. Rick Scott proclaimed a state of emergency for the entire state in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.