FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional playHomes For Our Troops grants veteran new home
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA LCSO responds to triple drowning in Alva The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA Preparing for hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA LCSO responds to triple drowning in Alva The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA Preparing for hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Eye injuries due to toy guns on rise More moms around the country may soon be echoing the famous line, “You’ll shoot your eye out,” from the movie, “A Christmas Story.” That is because eye injuries as a result of so-called “toy” guns are on the rise, and health experts are taking note. There was a time when 12-year-old Joshua Schermerhorn was worried […]
Something wonderful’: 1st close-up pictures of Pluto CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – Scientists have released the first up-close images ever of Pluto and its big moon Charon. And they say they’re amazed. The long-awaited images were unveiled Wednesday in Maryland, home to mission operations for NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. A zoom-in of Pluto reveals an icy range about as high as the […]
Teen accused of running over Orlando police officer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – A 17-year-old boy faces an attempted second-degree murder charge after police say he attempted to run over an officer during an Orlando traffic stop. The teen was arrested Tuesday, a day after Officer William Anderson was injured when a four-door sedan struck him. Anderson remained in the stable condition on Tuesday. […]
Dogs saved from puppy mill recovering at DeSoto shelter ARCADIA, Fla.- Dozens of abused dogs are now in good hands. DeSoto County deputies seized Great Danes and other breeds from a home along Southeast Jeans Road. Now those dogs are being nursed back to good health at the DeSoto County Animal Shelter. Some of the dogs are still recovering from eye infections and open sores […]
Obama defends Iran deal as only option to avert arms race WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama vigorously defended the nuclear deal with Iran on Wednesday, casting the historic accord as the only possibility to avert a nuclear arms race in the Middle East and reduce the chances of war. A day after the U.S., Iran and world powers announced the deal, Obama said the U.S. […]
House committees will investigate Planned Parenthood video WASHINGTON (AP) – The searing political conflict over abortion flared anew Wednesday as two Republican-led House committees said they will investigate whether Planned Parenthood is selling organs from aborted fetuses. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, criticized the group and said President Barack Obama should condemn and end the practice. The GOP offensive came a day […]
Paint & Pint Night debuts at Point Ybel Brewery FORT MYERS, Fla. – Wednesday night is your chance to enjoy some craft beer and put your painting skills to work, as Point Ybel Brewery kicks off Paint & Pint Night. For just $35 including all supplies, you’ll learn to paint a Point Ybel inspired picture from a professional artist all while enjoying some local […]
LCSO mourns loss of K-9 ‘Blade’ LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Blade. Blade served the sheriff’s office from June 2006 to September 2012. He was assigned to Deputy Travis Jelly as a Patrol Narcotics Dog. During his career, he was credited with numerous apprehensions and narcotic finds. After his retirement, he enjoyed […]
Florida Lt. Gov. Lopez-Cantera to enter US Senate race MIAMI (AP) – Florida Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera is entering the race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by his close friend Marco Rubio, who is running for president. The 41-year-old Republican will make his announcement Wednesday afternoon at the headquarters of All American Containers, a Miami company whose owner and employees have contributed […]
Cape Coral police identify motorcyclist in deadly crash CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Authorities have released the identity of the man killed in a motorcycle crash Tuesday night. Police say 56-year-old Joseph Brocato died in the crash that happened near the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Surfside Boulevard. According to officials, a woman from Hialeah in a Dodge minivan was driving on the wrong side of the road. When she […]