North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safetyMan arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral
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.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
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.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
FORT MYERS, Fla.- Set Yourself Up for Success. The most important thing for anyone trying to stick to a diet over Easter is to know yourself. Are you the type of person who could break off a piece of chocolate, enjoy the taste and happily move on? Or are you the type of person who once the first bite is taken, the only evidence it ever existed are tiny pieces of foil and wrapper paper? Most fit into the latter category. Be realistic about resisting Easter treats. Don’t deprive yourself, but act in moderation. It’s okay to have a nibble here and there but keep in mind that just one large chocolate bunny or Easter egg could amount to a WHOLE DAY’S intake of food. You wouldn’t sit down to a 2nd breakfast, 2nd lunch, 2nd dinner and 2nd dessert. WATER and FIBER. Like we talked about last week, water and fiber rich foods can help you feel full longer. Start with a healthy breakfast, and before you dive into the Easter basket full of candy, munch on veggie sticks or salad. I also LOVE the left over dyed hard boiled eggs. The fiber will fill you up, so you are less inclined to overindulge in the bad stuff. And while it’s tempting to inhale five or six candies in one sitting, slow down and thoroughly savor each bite. CHOC-OHOLICS. The biggest Easter diet de-railer is Chocolate, it is high in sugar and fat and low in essential nutrients. A diet that is high in sugar can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Unlike other foods, when we consume sugar it does not tell our body you’ve had had enough to eat, hence why over indulgence is a big risk. Calorie Control. Be aware of how many calories a Chocolate Easter egg contains. If you are going to eat it, understand what it takes to burn it off. It’s hard to equate candy to how much exercise you would need to do to offset the calorie intake, but to burn off 1 M&M you would have to walk the length of a football field. 1… not 1 bag. For just a little chocolate bunny you’ll spend at least an hour of solid exercise to burn off. You can’t out-exercise a bad diet! Do the Bunny Hop. Holidays aren’t an excuse not to exercise, you should still try and be physically active every day, including Easter. When you’ve exercised, your more likely to make better food choices and less likely to over indulge. A great workout tip is to add some plyometrics exercises that focus on fast, explosive movements, like jumping which are awesome for getting your heart rate up and burning calories. Find a step and perform 10 sets of stepping up and down for 45 seconds and resting 15 seconds. To really challenge yourself try hoping like a bunny in place, or on and off the step. You’ll work your legs and your backside! ALTERNATIVE Easter Suggestion: Bubbles. These soapy suds delight everyone, young and old. Your children will have as much fun chasing them as they have hunting for those elusive Easter eggs. Share something sweet with a loved one, don’t sabotage their diet and hand them a basket of candy. I’m not saying give up on the Easter bunny altogether, just act in moderation.