Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher JordanFGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
Friday Night Highlights, Part One Friday Night Football Scores #9 DeSoto County 0, #9(7A) Braden River 37 Estero 45, Cypress Lake 29 Canterbury School of Florida-St. Petersburg 29, Gateway Charter 36 #6 Fort Myers 60, Dunbar 6 North Fort Myers 50, Bishop Verot 14 #5 Island Coast 24, #6 Naples 49 Immokalee 3, South Fort Myers 34 Duval Charter 17, […]
Pain and pride: Local veterans display artwork in Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla.- Local veterans are displaying their artwork at the Sydney and Berne Davis Art Center. The two week exhibit features 70 works by 13 artists. They depict patriotism, and the loss of comrades in combat. “This is a very powerful show. I had a grandfather and great uncle in World War II, and […]
Season starts a month early on FMB FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- The signs of a busy season on Fort Myers Beach are here. We’re talking traffic, busy restaurants and a packed beach. Locals say the season has actually started earlier than normal. “I thank everybody, the snowbirds, for coming in early and making us a lot of money,” said CC, server at […]
Family of man hit by Lee school bus seeks apology from district LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The family of a man hit by a school bus is asking for an apology. A school bus driver has been arrested for causing the crash. New details emerged about what happened along Kismet Parkway Wednesday. 27-year-old Eric Powell was riding on his bike to work when he was hit by a […]
Research scientists learn the cause of red tide Five years of research and scientists say they now know what causes red tide. The algae can have a huge affect on wildlife in Southwest Florida. Red tide can work its way up the food chain. It affects fish, manatees, birds and has toxins that can harm us. In the five-year offshore study, researchers looked […]
Dallas reaches end of Ebola monitoring period DALLAS (AP) – Dallas calmly marked the end of its Ebola crisis on Friday when the last of the 177 people who were being monitored for symptoms of the deadly virus were to be cleared at midnight. Thirty-eight days after Thomas Eric Duncan was diagnosed with Ebola in a local hospital, officials expressed relief and […]
Plugging in to get insurance break FORT MYERS, Fla. – Insurance companies are offering drivers a way to save money, but it will still cost you something in the long run. Matthew Mangiapane considers himself a pretty good driver. “I’ve only really been in one accident. That was some time ago and I’ve gotten one speeding ticket,” said Mangiapane. So, when […]
Cutting the cord for mobile devices FORT MYERS, Fla. – Americans have a love affair with mobile devices, but hate when we run out of power and have to plug in. New technology may soon allow us all to cut the power cord. Right now wireless charging options available to consumers require direct contact with a charging pad. But technology rolling […]
Are your smartphone apps spying on you? FORT MYERS, Fla.- Some of the most popular apps on your phone or tablet could also be the most invasive. A new report reveals which apps secretly collect the most personal information. Privacygrade.com found many Android apps for kids are some of the worst. The site grades applications by how much and what types of […]
Cape councilman looks to lower speed limit in neighborhoods CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A city councilman wants to lower the speed limit in all residential neighborhoods saying it will make roads safer. The current speed limit in residential areas is 30 miles per hour. Councilman Jim Burch wants to lower it to 25. Two years ago the City of Fort Myers lowered the speed limit […]