Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
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.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
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.
MGN LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Heart attacks are a worry a number of people face as they age. The immediate symptom you probably think of is chest pain, but 1/3 of patients experience symptoms other than that while having a heart attack. Dr. Kshetrapal joins us to discuss heart health. Symptoms of heart attack include: Chest pain General malaise Frank exhaustion Nature of chest pain of heart attack Generally severe Varies in intensity Prolonged Usually central Described as constricting, crushing, oppressing Weight on chest Squeezing Can be stabbing Can radiate to arms, shoulder blades, jaw Other symptoms: Nausea and vomiting Profound weakness Dizziness Palpitations Cold perspiration Sense of impending doom Occasional diarrhea Some Statistics Approximately 800,000 patients have heart attacks each year In hospital mortality: 5-6% One year mortality: 7-18% 23% of heart attack patients have diabetes Patient delay is longer in: women, blacks, elderly, Medicaid only recipients Reasons for delay of treatment for heart attacks 1.Inappropriate reasoning 2.Attribution of symptoms to other pre existing condition 3.Fear of embarrassment if it turns out to be ‘false alarm’ 4.Pre conceived stereotypes 5.Especially common trait among women 6.Lack of knowledge of importance of rapid action 7.Attempted self treatment 8.Average patient doesn’t seek medical care for 1.5-2 hours Mode of transport to hospital: Greater than 98% of U.S. population covered by 911 service In 2011, study EMS transport was used for only 60% of patients with heart attacks Patients with possible heart attacks should be transported to the hospital by ambulance rather than friends or relatives. Risk factors for heart attacks and coronary artery disease: Smoking Other than advanced age, smoking is the single most important risk factor for coronary artery disease Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. Hypertension (high blood pressure) Elevated cholesterol level Diabetes mellitus Lack of exercise, obesity Mental stress and depression Women may experience milder symptoms or more non specific symptoms. Fatigue Shortness of breath Nausea and vomiting Indigestion Arm and shoulder pain in absence of chest pain is more frequent among women than men It’s the leading cause of death among women, accounting for nearly 500,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. They are responsible for one in three deaths in women.