Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facilityMan arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
2 airboats crash between mile markers 74 and 75 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.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park Park officials are performing a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT opens all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge are open, a year ahead of its original pedestrian sidewalk project estimate.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
2 airboats crash between mile markers 74 and 75 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.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park Park officials are performing a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT opens all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge are open, a year ahead of its original pedestrian sidewalk project estimate.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Aderling Mejia delivered a bases loaded RBI walk-off single in the bottom of the eleventh inning to send the Fort Myers Miracle to a 3-2 victory over the St. Lucie Mets on Sunday afternoon at Hammond Stadium. Tied 2-2 with one out, Jason Kanzler ignited the Miracle rally with a push bunt single down the first base line off Mets reliever Kyle Regnault. Kanzler then raced from first to third on a base hit into right field from Engelb Vielma. After Niko Goodrum was issued an intentional walk to load the bases, Regnault (0-1) exited and St. Lucie brought in Ricky Knapp. After fouling off the first pitch, Mejia hit a one-hop liner to the left side of the infield. Drawn to the edge of the grass, Mets shortstop Ahmed Rosario got a piece of the ball on a diving attempt. The ball bounced away from Rosario and Kanzler raced home and Mejia was mobbed at first base. A tightly contested game, the Miracle got an excellent start from Ryan Eades. Continuing his solid work from his first start in Tampa, Eades kept the Mets off the board for the first five frames and extended his scoreless streak to start the season to 11 innings. In the bottom of the fifth, the Miracle got on the board by pushing across a run without the benefit of a hit. Mets starter Rob Whalen struck Tanner Vavra with a 3-2 breaking ball to put a runner at first with one out. Vavra advanced to second on a ground out by Max Kepler. Then, Marcus Knecht hit a chopper to the left side that third baseman Jhoan Urena missed and Vavra scored on the error, 1-0. After his five scoreless innings, Eades was tagged in the sixth by the Florida State League home run and RBI leader Michael Conforto. On an 0-1 pitch, Conforto sent a blast beyond wall in right field for his fourth homer of the season, 1-1. That was the only run Eades allowed in six innings with six hits, one walk and three strikeouts in a no decision. Whalen also did not factor into the decision after five innings and one unearned run allowed. St. Lucie picked up the lead in the eighth with Miracle reliever Brandon Peterson on the mound. With one out, Matt Oberste tripled into center and then trotted home on a single through the right side by Maikis De La Cruz to give the Mets a 2-1 lead. Reliever Robert Coles entered for St. Lucie in the eighth and tossed a 1-2-3 inning, but struggled in the ninth. Chad Christensen led off with a single up the middle and was sacrifice bunted to second by Logan Wade. Coles then hit Kanzler with a pitch and walked Vielma to load the bases. With one out, Goodrum lifted a fly ball into right field deep enough to score Christensen and force extra innings. The Mets threatened in the tenth and eleventh. After working out of a two-on jam in the ninth, Todd Van Steensel loaded the bases in the tenth with two hits allowed and a hit batter. Van Steensel rallied to strike out the next three hitters, all swinging. In the eleventh, J.T. Chargois allowed a two-out double and a walk, but fanned Rosario to close the frame and pave the way for Mejia’s heroics. Chargois (1-0) picked up the win. The Miracle staff stranded 16 Mets on the bases. Fort Myers (5-6) embarks on a six-game road trip on Monday, starting with a three-game series in Jupiter, Fla. against the Palm Beach Cardinals. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. and fans can listen to every play with the “Voice of the Miracle” Brice Zimmerman live from Roger Dean Stadium on www.miraclebaseball.com. The MiracleBaseball.com pregame show starts at 6:10 p.m.