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Florida Supreme Court upholds death sentence in 1990 Cape Coral double murder of girl, babysitter
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (906+ words) A man convicted of brutally raping and killing 11-year-old Robin Cornell and her babysitter, Lisa Story, 32, in Cape Coral in 1990, is headed to death row after the Florida Supreme Court denied his appeal. Joseph Zieler was arrested 26 years after the…...
Collier County deputies search for missing 85-year-old man
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (105+ words) Gulf Coast News and Weather The Collier County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in looking for a missing 85-year-old man. According to CCSO, William Mc Laughlin was last seen in the area of Melrose Way and Belville Boulevard…...
Death investigation underway on 8th Avenue Southeast in Collier County
3+ week, 2+ day ago (50+ words) gulfcoastnewsnow. com Search location by ZIP code Death investigation underway on 8th Avenue Southeast in Collier County A death investigation is underway on 8th Avenue Southeast in Collier County Friday. The Collier County Sheriff's Office confirmed this is an ongoing investigation....
Immigration a key factor in slowing population growth across metro areas in US
3+ week, 3+ day ago (370+ words) The population growth rate among metropolitan areas across the United States has stalled due to a steep decline in net international migration, new census data shows. Nationally, net international migration was about half of what it was as of July…...
11, 500 shootings occurred within 500 yards of US schools last year. See the data
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (435+ words) Not a day has gone by in the past 10 years without a shooting within 500 yards of a K-12 school in the U. S. Last year, on average, 31 shootings occurred daily " either within or just outside of schoolyard bounds, new data shows. There were…...
FSW women's basketball team prepares for state tournament
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (236+ words) The Florida Southwestern State College women's basketball team, ranked No. 12 in the nation, is preparing for the state tournament with a focus on execution and determination after a dominant season. Head coach Jamie Fisher emphasized the importance of a fresh…...
South Trail Fire crews respond to house fire in Lee County
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (71+ words) Gulf Coast News and Weather Search location by ZIP code South Trail Fire crews respond to house fire in Lee County South Trail Fire crews responded to a house fire along South Pebble Lane in Lee County early Sunday morning....
Ethics panel opens investigation of Rep. Nancy Mace over housing costs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (397+ words) The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into allegations that Rep. Nancy Mace overcharged a congressional program intended to help defray housing costs for lawmakers who have residences in Washington. Video from July 2025 above: Nancy Mace visits New Hampshire…...
Man accused of shooting at and strangling woman at Charlotte County bonfire party
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (499+ words) A North Fort Myers man is accused of shooting at his now ex-girlfriend at a rural bonfire party on Cook Brown Road, near Babcock Ranch, in Charlotte County. An affidavit said it took first responders 45 minutes to find the victim,…...
Florida Race Trac employee accused of stealing lottery tickets
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (174+ words) Crystal Green was arrested for grand theft after allegedly stealing lottery tickets from the Race Trac where she worked. Crystal Green was arrested on Thursday after deputies accused her of stealing lottery tickets from the Race Trac she worked at…...