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Lee County, Florida deputies wrangled and coaxed two small runaway pigs to safely capture them and get them back home.
The Fort Myers Police Department confirmed it was a domestic violence situation. They ended the standoff with one man in custody, and the victim is reportedly OK. Authorities shared that the victim was trapped inside the home with the suspect, and a gun was involved in the incident.
Property assessments are up 12% for the current fiscal year in the Town of Fort Myers Beach per preliminary data released by the Lee County Assessor’s office. Total taxable property values went up 12.
Fans of “1923” – the “Yellowstone” prequel series know a thing or two about cattlemen in Montana and what they had to endure during winter.
Root was selected by the Dodgers at pick No. 40, becoming the area's highest pick since Shane McClanahan was selected 30th overall in 2018.
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Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District Chief Scott Wirth announced that the department will be restructuring its leadership command with two battalion chiefs positions being eliminated, though the battalion chiefs are expected to stay with the department in new roles as captains.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its partners have launched Operation Southern Slow Down, a week-long speed enforcement and safety awareness campaign.
A total of 2 products, including Zach Root, were selected in this year's MLB Draft, which was held during All-Star Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.