Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancerWoman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County
FORT MYERS Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancer A beloved dog rescue service in Fort Myers is facing uncertainty as its founder, Carey Kendzior, battles cancer.
Woman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County More than 150 items worth thousands of dollars were reportedly stolen from a Target in Collier County. Deputies arrested Kimberly McDonnell, 36, on charges of grand theft.
Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickens High egg prices have some people considering raising their own chickens, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian The Fort Myers Beach Library plans to reopen its doors to the public on March 16.
FORT MYERS Save This Life pet microchips closes down For many, protecting your pet is as important as keeping your kids safe.
Rosie, dog lost during I-75 crash, back home with family New information has been released about Rosie, the dog that went missing in a car crash last weekend and was found Wednesday.
Gatorama owner loses finger at feeding show The owner of Gatorama in Palmdale was bitten by one of his gators during a feeding show over the weekend and lost a finger.
WWII Veteran hits 100th birthday milestone Hundreds of people came to celebrate WWII veteran Vernon Nelson’s 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twins’ superfan attends Spring Training for more than two decades Twins’ superfan Neil Pierce lives more than one thousand miles away from Hammond Stadium and never misses a game in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival of Light with safety in focus The parade will begin at Fort Myers High School, travel up U.S. Highway 41, and conclude in downtown Fort Myers.
Byron Donalds accused of voter fraud U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds is being accused of voter fraud. A fellow lawmaker on Capitol Hill is making the allegations.
NAPLES FWC seeks Naples community’s help for derelict boat removal The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is searching for derelict boats in Southwest Florida and is asking for community assistance.
FORT MYERS Red dye ban and Valentine’s Day Red is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, seen in everything from roses to candy. However, some red sweets may not be as appealing this year due to a recent ban on a common dye linked to cancer risks.
FORT MYERS Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekend Are you heading out to watch the Savannah Bananas this weekend? This is what you need to know.
FORT MYERS Dog rescue in Fort Myers holds fundraiser as founder fights cancer A beloved dog rescue service in Fort Myers is facing uncertainty as its founder, Carey Kendzior, battles cancer.
Woman arrested for stealing $3,400 in goods from Target in Collier County More than 150 items worth thousands of dollars were reportedly stolen from a Target in Collier County. Deputies arrested Kimberly McDonnell, 36, on charges of grand theft.
Egg prices leading to some locals raising their own chickens High egg prices have some people considering raising their own chickens, but it’s not as simple as it sounds.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Library to reopen following Hurricane Ian The Fort Myers Beach Library plans to reopen its doors to the public on March 16.
FORT MYERS Save This Life pet microchips closes down For many, protecting your pet is as important as keeping your kids safe.
Rosie, dog lost during I-75 crash, back home with family New information has been released about Rosie, the dog that went missing in a car crash last weekend and was found Wednesday.
Gatorama owner loses finger at feeding show The owner of Gatorama in Palmdale was bitten by one of his gators during a feeding show over the weekend and lost a finger.
WWII Veteran hits 100th birthday milestone Hundreds of people came to celebrate WWII veteran Vernon Nelson’s 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twins’ superfan attends Spring Training for more than two decades Twins’ superfan Neil Pierce lives more than one thousand miles away from Hammond Stadium and never misses a game in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival of Light with safety in focus The parade will begin at Fort Myers High School, travel up U.S. Highway 41, and conclude in downtown Fort Myers.
Byron Donalds accused of voter fraud U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds is being accused of voter fraud. A fellow lawmaker on Capitol Hill is making the allegations.
NAPLES FWC seeks Naples community’s help for derelict boat removal The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is searching for derelict boats in Southwest Florida and is asking for community assistance.
FORT MYERS Red dye ban and Valentine’s Day Red is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, seen in everything from roses to candy. However, some red sweets may not be as appealing this year due to a recent ban on a common dye linked to cancer risks.
FORT MYERS Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekend Are you heading out to watch the Savannah Bananas this weekend? This is what you need to know.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Poised for another successful season on the hardwood, FGCU women’s basketball head coach Karl Smesko announced the addition of Sierra Harley to the program Tuesday afternoon. As a junior college transfer, Harley will join the program for the 2015-16 academic year and will be eligible to play immediately. Harley (Columbus, Ohio/Columbus Africentric High School) joins the Green and Blue from Owens Community College where she led the Express to a record of 34-2 as a freshman. The 5-8 guard will enter the fall with three years of remaining eligibility. “Sierra has been a major part of excellent teams both in high school and junior college,” explained Smesko of the addition. “She had a tremendous freshmen year at Owens last season. Sierra is a good scorer and passer. She also has the ability to defend with pressure. We are excited to have her in our program.” While at Owens, Harley led the team in scoring with an average of 15.5 points per game and a success rate of 50.2 percent from the floor. Harley converted 3-point shots at a rate of 40.2 percent and hit 45 shots from long range in 34 games on the court. Harley also posted an average of 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game while grabbing 2.2 steals per contest and holding an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8. She recorded totals of 541 points, 197 rebounds, 182 assists and 78 steals en route to NJCAA and WBCA First Team All-American honors. In addition to the All-American nods, Harley picked up First Team All-Ohio Community College Athletic Conference honors and was the OCCAC Player of the Year. She also earned First Team NJCAA All-Region XII accolades and was the Region XII District I Player of the Year. Under the instruction of Owens coach Michael Llanas, Harley recorded six double doubles and one triple double as a freshman. She scored 10 points or more on 31 occasions and scored at least 20 points in eight games to help the Express to a 32-game win streak and a third-place finish among all NJCAA DII teams nationally. Prior to her time at Owens, Harley was the sixth player at Africentric High School, where three of her teammates earned Division I scholarships. She helped the team to Division III State Championships as a sophomore and as a senior, while the team was the state runner-up during her junior year. Harley was a four-year member of the varsity team under coach Will McKinney. She is the daughter of LaTrisha Harley and has two siblings, Stanley and Stephan. The Eagles will enter the 2015-16 season as the winners of five-straight Atlantic Sun Regular Season Championships and as the defending champions of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament. Led by the six-time Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year, the 2014-15 team finished the historic season with an overall record of 31-3 and an Atlantic Sun record of 14-0. The program earned it’s first-ever Top-25 ranking as a Division I program and finished the season ranked 21st in the nation after defeating Oklahoma State 75-67 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Eagles return all but two players from last year’s squad and maintain a strong core of experienced upperclassmen.