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Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office corporal shot to death during traffic stop By CJ HADDAD
cjhaddad@breezenewspapers.com
A Charlotte County deputy was killed in the line of duty Sunday afternoon in Port Charlotte during a traffic stop. Cpl. Elio Diaz was shot just after 3 p.m. at a Chevron gas station along Tamiami Trail, across from the Sunseeker Resort, according to Charlotte County Sheriff Bill
“The Cape Coral Police Department extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Corporal Elio Diaz and the entire Charlotte County Sheriff's Office family during this profoundly difficult time.” — Cape Coral Police Department Chief Anthony Sizemore Prummell. He was transported via helicopter to a hospital, where he succumbed to his
injuries. During the traffic stop, Prummell said
Installation of School Zone speed cameras underway in Cape Coral
NEWS OF NOTE Lee County Civic Center to host Touch-a-Truck event Lee County Parks & Recreation will be hosting a Touch-a-Truck event at the Lee County Civic Center at 11831 Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers. The free, family-friendly event will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 4. The event’s first hour, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., will be sensory-friendly, offering a quieter and less crowded experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Touch-a-Truck provides children and adults with a unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of vehicles up close, including fire trucks, heavy equipment and more. Each vehicle offers a hands-on experience and insight into its role in the community. For additional information about the event, please contact Jessy Zukaitis at 239-533-1168 or email Jzukaitis@leegov.com. To receive updates from Lee County Government, sign up for the newsletter at www.leegov.com/resources/ newsletters.
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the suspect, later identified as Andrew Mostyn Jr., 24, pulled out a rifle and opened fire. Prummell said a manhunt ensued following the shooting, and Mostyn Jr. was located at a Popeye's on King's Highway. “When deputies approached (Mostyn Jr.), he immediately grabbed for a rifle, and See CORPORAL SHOT, page 4
Eaglet hatchlings heat up views on SWFL Eagle Cam By CHUCK BALLARO
news@breezenewspapers.com
Southwest Florida’s most famous eagle pair are parents once again. M15 and F23 saw their two eggs hatch over the weekend. The first egg was laid on Nov. 8 at 2:38 p.m. and E24 hatched on Saturday at 4:01 p.m. Meanwhile, the second egg was laid on Nov. 11 at 6:15 p.m. and E25 hatched Tuesday at 5:48 a.m. Both eaglets appeared well as mom and dad took turns keeping them warm and feeding them. Fans and followers of the nest off Bayshore Road on the Pritchett property in North Fort Myers got to see everything via the multi-camera Southwest Florida Eagle Cam, now in its 13th season with more than 225 million views worldwide since its inception. Just after noontime Monday, a close-up of the second egg showed the shell weakening and moving as the eaglet inside began to break out. Later, E24 may have accidentally broken a hole in the egg during a feeding. A close-up showed the eaglet peeking out through the hole.
Of course, it’s not like you see in cartoons where the egg cracks and the baby emerges seconds later. It took until Tuesday morning before the eaglet was seen for the first time. It was obvious the eaglet had just emerged as its fluff was matted down and it was still partially inside the cracked egg. The eaglet was also exhausted, its face down in the nest as it tried to gets itself somewhat upright. This is the second season for M15 and F23 as a pair. Last season saw only one egg hatch successfully. The second was prematurely damaged just before its anticipated hatching. The second eaglet did not survive. It is unknown what exactly happened to cause the egg to become damaged.
See EAGLETS, page 4 Two new eaglets join the nest on the Pritchett property off Bayshore Road. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA EAGLE CAM
The city of Cape Coral is installing speed detection cameras in school zones throughout the city. The RedSpeed Photo Enforcement Systems are being installed in 16 zones with activation anticipated in January, barring unforeseen circumstances, officials said Tuesday. School zone speed cameras will be installed at the following locations: ■ Diplomat Elementary/Middle School ■ Mariner Middle School ■ Trafalgar Elementary School ■ Trafalgar Middle School ■ Cape Elementary School – Zones 1 and 2 ■ Patriot Elementary School ■ Cape Coral Christian School ■ Oasis Charter Elementary School (North) ■ Ida S. Baker High School/Gulf Elementary School ■ Challenger Middle School ■ Nicaea Academy of Cape Coral ■ Skyline Elementary School ■ Gulf Elementary School ■ Pelican Elementary School ■ Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral ■ St. Andrews Catholic School “Right-of-way utility construction is currently underway in most of the school zones, and electrical hookups and inspections are scheduled to be completed throughout December 2024,” city officials said in a release. “Design plan development and review for Pelican Elementary, Heritage Charter Academy, and St. An-
See SPEED CAMERAS, page 4