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Police: Fort Myers man fired shotgun to scare people outside his door

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A 66-year-old Fort Myers man, tired of people hanging around outside his door at night, fired a shotgun into the air to scare them.

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Armed men hit, rob Fort Myers man on Ortiz Avenue

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Lee County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a robbery that happened Friday night as the victim was walking home with his dinner on Ortiz Avenue…

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Deputy uses Taser on Fort Myers woman in resisting arrest case

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Lee County Sheriff’s deputies used a Taser on a Fort Myers woman after she was pacing the sidewalk on Second Street, supposedly with a gun, and…

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Snowbirds say they’re coming, businesses banking on it

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The stormy economy doesn’t appear to be stopping snowbirds from returning. That’s according to a survey by The News-Press and news-press.

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Crash causes injuries at gas station in Fort Myers

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A vehicle crash has caused injuries at the Site gas station on Cleveland Avenue at Palm Drive in Fort Myers.

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Fort Myers Police chief search narrows to 3

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The only internal applicant of 155 for Fort Myers police chief, acting chief Doug Baker was ranked Friday as the No. 1 candidate by a panel.

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Fred Cooper jury hears from DNA analysts

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Prosecutors saved until Friday what might be some of their most damaging evidence and testimony in the Fred Cooper double-murder trial — a detective…

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Fox crime show to air update on Fort Myers bone case Saturday

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The Fox crime show “America’s Most Wanted” will feature the Fort Myers bones case for a second time on its show Saturday night.

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Panel ranks interim Fort Myers police chief as top candidate

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The only internal candidate of 155 applicants for the Fort Myers police chief position, acting chief Doug Baker, was ranked today as the top finalist…

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Possible arson in Fort Myers trailer fire under investigation

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Investigators with the state fire marshal’s office in Fort Myers have confirmed a trailer fire that happened Thursday in Fort Myers was, in fact,…

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Local author Ad Hudler to lead gender discussion

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Local author Ad Hudler will kick off the North American release of his new novel, "Man of the House," by leading a group discussion on gender…

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Four Fort Myers police chief finalists make introductions

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"Community policing" were the key words mentioned Thursday as four Fort Myers police chief finalists introduced themselves to the community.

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