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Saw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments
A new law is cracking down on saw palmetto berry bandits, who are known for stealing the berries and selling them by the pound. Saw palmetto berries are a valuable resource that grows in Southwest Florida. Now, Florida is pushing a new law that should keep the berries safe with...
1 injured in Lehigh Acres shooting
A person is fighting to recover after being shot in Lehigh Acres. We asked the Lee County Sheriff’s Office if anyone was arrested. They did not tell us if an arrest has been made yet, just that they’re conducting interviews right now. As for the victim, LCSO told...
Reward increased to $5K for info on Alva fatal hit-and-run driver
The reward to find the driver behind the fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist in Alva has increased to $5,000 from $3,000. The Florida Highway Patrol is still searching for the driver responsible for the death of 64-year-old Debra Purcaro. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Purcaro was struck and killed...
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