LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
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.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
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.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
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.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
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.
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- The Collier County Sheriff’s Office’s summer youth activities program returns for a sixth year in a row. Summerfest 2015 promises to deliver a wide range of fun and free activities for all grade levels in a safe environment at various locations around Collier County. Once again, CCSO Youth Relations deputies will be assigned to the summer youth program instead of patrol duties. This reallocation allows CCSO to expand its summer youth offerings without additional cost to the community. Make sure to mark these events down on your calendar for a summer full of safety and fun: Hot Summer Nights These weekly family fun nights run from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. and allow youngsters to jump around in the police car bounce house, go rock wall climbing and play Wii games on a giant inflatable screen. Hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy are also available. • Friday, June 12: Sun-N-Fun Lagoon at North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, North Naples • Friday, June 19: Corkscrew Middle School, 1165 Oil Well Road, Golden Gate Estates • Friday, June 26: Fleischman Park, 1600 Fleischman Blvd., Naples • Friday, July 3: McLeod Park, 208 S. Copeland Ave., Everglades City • Friday, July 17: Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island • Friday, July 24: Immokalee Sports Complex, 505 Escambia St., Immokalee • Friday, July 31: Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd. W., Golden Gate • Friday, Aug. 7: Golden Gate Community Park, 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Golden Gate Gone Fishing Go fishing with CCSO at Naples Pier. Kids will fish and learn about water safety during the program, which takes place Tuesdays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon beginning June 8 through July 3. Parents must accompany their child during this event. Open Gym Gymnasiums at Lely High School, Golden Gate Middle School, Immokalee Middle School, Corkscrew Middle School, and Oak Ridge Middle School will be open for basketball and supervised by CCSO Youth Relations deputies Tuesdays through Fridays from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. June 15 through July 31. There will be no open gym at Lely High School between July 1-14. This activity is for students who are 14 and older. Contact the Youth Relations Bureau office at 239-252-0144 to register. Let’s Go To The Movies! Youth Relations deputies will be visiting the Regal Hollywood 20 Stadium, 6005 Hollywood Blvd, North Naples and Paragon Theaters, 833 Vanderbilt Beach Road, North Naples, to greet families and share kid safety tips. Look for deputies at the Hollywood 20 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and at Paragon Theaters on Thursdays from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Program is open for all ages and runs from Tuesday, June 16 through Thursday, July 30. Contact theaters for additional pricing information. Build-a-Boat This program is an opportunity for high schoolers ages 14 to 18 to accomplish the task of building a boat while staying active and earning their boating safety certificate. Three weeklong sessions will be offered this summer: • I-Tech Center in Immokalee, June 15-19 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Everglades Community Center in Everglades City, June 22-26 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Collier County Sheriff’s Office, July 13-17 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spots are almost at full capacity – contact the Youth Relations Bureau office at 239-252-0144 to register. Teen Driver Challenge The Teen Driver Challenge provides students ages 16 to 19 with the knowledge and hands-on experience to reduce the chances of being involved in a crash. The driving skills they will learn are the same techniques used by driving professionals, including NASCAR. The class consists of two training days. The first day is a four-hour block of instruction at Osceola Elementary School and the second day is an eight-hour block of vehicle operations at Barron Collier High School. Two sessions are open for registration: • Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 • Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23 Students will be operating their own vehicle and must be a licensed teen driver. Contact the Youth Relations Bureau office at 239-252-0144 to register. Middle School Summer Camps CCSO is partnering with Golden Gate, Oak Ridge, East Naples, Corkscrew and Immokalee middle schools to offer students ages 11 to 14 a free day camp Tuesdays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Campers will participate in athletic activities including basketball and soccer as well as have the opportunity to go on field trips. Contact the Youth Relations Bureau office at 239-252-0144 to register.