Carson Zorn
•8/6/2026

Lee County deputies are searching for two people accused of stealing $1,000 worth of baby formula from a Lee County Publix. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, on Wednesday, two people entered the Publix located on Palm Beach Boulevard and are accused of removing approximately $1,000 worth of baby formula from the store without paying. If you have information in this case, you are asked to contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477), on the P3 app, or on its website. You can remain anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.