Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor BoulevardFamily of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The St. Lucie Mets staved off the Fort Myers Miracle, 7-5, at Hammond Stadium on Saturday night in front of 2,344 fans. The scoring started in the top of the third inning with one out. Miracle starter Ethan Mildren issued a walk to Victor Cruzado and then committed a throwing error on a pick-off attempt that advanced Cruzado to second. After striking out Ruiz, Mildren (0-2) surrendered a soft single into center field by Jeff McNeil to score the first run of the game, 1-0. In the bottom of the third, the Miracle answered with Jason Kanzler’s second home run in as many games. Kanzler sent a 1-1 pitch from Mets starter Logan Taylor over the wall in right field for his second home run of the season to pull the Miracle even, 1-1. St. Lucie surged ahead again in the fourth. Mets No. 5 prospect Michael Conforto launched a solo home run to deep center field to put the visitors up 2-1. The inning could have been worse for the Miracle. With the bases loaded, Jhoan Urena hit a ground ball to Aderling Mejia at second base. Attempting to start a double play, Mejia flipped to Engelb Vielma for the force out at second base, but Vielma’s throw pulled Swim off the bag at first and a run scored. Then, field umpire Ben Levin ruled that Vielma was interfered with by the runner, Ahmed Rosario, and two outs were put on the board. The Mets also had a run erased as runners went back to second and third. St. Lucie manager Luis Rojas was ejected for arguing the play. Fort Myers took its only lead of the night in the bottom of the fourth. Taylor loaded the bases with a pair of walks and a base hit by Alex Swim, then struck out Chad Christensen. Kanzler then drove in his second run of the game with a bases loaded walk and Vielma followed with a sacrifice fly to put the Miracle up 3-2. In the fifth, the Mets would take the lead for good. With one out, Mildren walked Ruiz then balked him to second base. McNeil sliced a single into right field and Ruiz scored to knot the game at 3-3. After a Conforto single, Matt Oberste connected on a 1-0 pitch from Miracle reliever Alex Muren and deposited a three-run homer into left for a 6-3 St. Lucie lead. The Miracle chipped away with a RBI fielder’s choice in the sixth from Vielma and a run-scoring double off Christensen’s bat in the eighth, but could not scratch even with the Mets. Colton Plaia delivered a sacrifice fly for St. Lucie’s seventh run in the top of the eighth. Mildren exited after 4.1 innings and five runs allowed, four earned. Taylor received a no decision for th Mets after four innings and three runs surrendered on four hits with four walks and three stirkeouts. Kelly Secrest picked up the victory out of the bullpen. Secrest (1-0) tossed two frames and gave up a run. Muren went 1.2 innings out of the Miracle pen with only one run charged on one hit. Brian Gilbert yielded a run in two innings and Madison Boer struck out the side in the ninth. The Miracle (4-6) and Mets (6-4) face off in the series rubber match at 4:05 p.m. on a Dairy Queen Sunday at Hammond Stadium. Fans can pick up complimentary tickets at local DQ locations in Lee and Collier counties and upgrade to a box seat for just $2. For tickets and information, call (239) 768-4210.