We reported employees at a pawnshop in Southwest Florida were tied up recently by a suspect during a robbery, and we are continuing to get a better idea about what happened when those employees were witness to six guns being taken from a safe at there. A woman who knows one of the employees shared […]
Ethics complaint filed against Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann
Published: May 19, 2021 5:15 PM EDT
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An ethics complaint filed against the mayor of Naples is alleging corruption at City Hall, including a child prostitution ring, involving high-ranking leaders in Naples and Collier County.
The complaint was written by Brian Dye, the director of technology services for the City of Naples, to the Florida Commission on Ethics with a date of Monday, May 17.
The 7-page complaint alleges that Mayor Teresa Heitmann abused her position and office, directed Dye to break Sunshine Laws and destroy public records and used her position for personal gain.
Mother, daughter arrested after 2 dogs die, 2 found in poor condition
Published: May 17, 2021 9:44 PM EDT
Updated: May 17, 2021 10:42 PM EDT
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A trip to the vet ended with a mother and daughter in handcuffs.
Sunday, Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kay Celek and her 17-year-old daughter in Cape Coral for neglecting their four dogs. Two of them died, but the other two are now receiving much-needed care.
When the two owners brought 1-year-old dog, Bailey, to Animal ER of Southwest Florida, she had to be put down due to being malnourished. The veterinarian said Bailey’s condition was from at least two weeks of neglect. She knew something was wrong and call LCSO’s animal abuse unit.
Panic-buying leads to long lines at some SWFL gas stations
Published: May 12, 2021 4:49 PM EDT
Updated: May 12, 2021 6:15 PM EDT
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From Charlotte to Lee to Collier, long lines of cars and yellow bags on pumps could be seen Wednesday as people filled up their tanks, afraid a gas shortage is on the way due to a pipeline shutdown.
It’s a sight familiar to those who have lived in Southwest Florida during hurricane season, but this time, officials say there is no reason to stock up on fuel – unless, of course, you need it.
But if you do need to fill up, bring some patience with you. Gas stations are busy, and you should take just what you need to top off your tank. It’s important to remember the pipeline that was hacked doesn’t supply much of our fuel here in Southwest Florida.
Lee County deputies find dog covered in feces and urine
Published: May 10, 2021 9:33 PM EDT
Updated: May 10, 2021 10:39 PM EDT
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A woman has been arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after being accused of locking her dog in the bathroom. The dog had been so badly neglected, she had chemical burns on her leg from her own urine.
Lee County Sheriff’s deputies found a one-year-old dog named “Queen” trapped inside an apartment, in the corner cowering and near death.
Elizabeth Perry lives at Edison Apartments, too. “Oh my God. That’s horrifying to know that it was just right down the hall near us and nobody even knew it needed the help,” Perry said.