Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole programNorth Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Deputies respond to shots fired at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Deputies respond to shots fired at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
The FGCU men’s basketball team will play a non-conference game against the University of Florida on Friday, November 27. The Gators beat the Eagles 94-60 the first time the teams played in 2008. Florida also got the better of FGCU with a 62-50 win in the Sweet 16 of the 2013 NCAA Tournament. FGCU was 22-11 last season while the Gators finished 16-17. Mike White is Florida’s new head coach after Billy Donovan moved on to coach the Oklahoma City Thunder. FGCU also added 6-11 forward Patson Siame as the sophomore transfer has signed an Athletic Aid Agreement and will join the Eagles for the 2015-16 season. Siame spent his sophomore year at Loyola Marymount University after serving a year in residency at LMU as a freshman. Siame, who will sit out the 2015-16 campaign per NCAA transfer rules, averaged 5.7 points and 4 rebounds per game last year with the Lions, who compete in the West Coast Conference. Siame’s best game in 2014-15 came against San Diego Christian as he scored 16 points and grabbed six rebounds. Siame played in 24 games for LMU last year, making 11 starts while averaging 20 minutes per game and adding 25 blocked shots. In his first start of the year against UC Irvine on Nov. 29, Siame just missed a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds as he went up against 7-6 center Mamadou N’Diaye, the tallest player in Division I men’s basketball. Siame also added double-figure scoring performances against league foes Pepperdine (11), Pacific (10) and San Diego (10). “We’re excited to welcome Patson to FGCU, and we’re looking forward to getting him on campus,” said head coach Joe Dooley. “He’s an extremely versatile big man. He’s long and athletic and someone who can post up, but he’s also mobile enough to step out and shoot from the perimeter. He can stay in the low blocks and make a jump hook, but he can also pick and pop and knock down a jumper. We think he’ll make a great addition to our roster and give us another valuable threat down low.” A native of African country Zambia, Siame attended the Trinity International Schools in Las Vegas and graduated in 2012 before attending Kingdom Christian Academy in Missouri, helping it to an NACA Division III Championship while averaging a triple-double. Siame was on the World Roster for the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit and was invited to the Adidas Nations Camp, both of which feature the top young players in the nation. During his time at Trinity, which did not have a sports program, he played at Impact Academy in Las Vegas. Siame is the latest addition in a busy offseason for Dooley and his staff as he becomes the sixth player to sign with the Green and Blue since November. In addition to Siame, VCU transfer Antravious Simmons (6-9, 250) and Kevin Mickle (6-7, 220) will help fill the Eagles’ low-post needs, while Jonathan Milligan (6-2), Reggie Reid (5-11) and Rayjon Tucker (6-5) join the club as backcourt players. Simmons is eligible in December following the fall semester, while Mickle (junior college transfer), Milligan (junior college transfer), Reid (incoming freshman) and Tucker (incoming freshman) are all eligible immediately. FGCU finished 22-11 (11-3 Atlantic Sun Conference) last year as the Eagles are one of less than 50 programs in the nation that have claimed at least 20 wins in each of the past three seasons. The Green and Blue made its third different postseason appearance in only four years of eligibility in 2014-15 as it hosted a CIT (CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament) contest after going to the NIT in 2014 and Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament in 2013.