A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest FloridaNaples practice comes under fire from a former employee
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
Lee and Collier emergency officials warn residents to follow evacuation routes Each coastal county is broken up into several zones associated with flood risks. The categories start with “A” for barrier islands and low lying areas, and “F” for areas with least at risk of flooding.
FORT MYERS Jury recommends death for Wade Wilson The jury has recommended that double-murderer Wade Wilson should be sentenced to death for the 2019 killings of two Cape Coral women.
Charlotte County home prices slip in May while some areas retained strength Single-family homes for sale in Charlotte County experienced more price reductions in May, while in some areas selling prices remained steady. Meanwhile, condominium and townhome prices decreased amid rising HOAs based on assessments from hurricane damage coupled with an inventory buildup.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments tomorrow in penalty trial for man convicted of killing 5 women at Sebring bank A jury will decide whether the man convicted of killing five women at a Sebring bank should get life or death.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
Lee and Collier emergency officials warn residents to follow evacuation routes Each coastal county is broken up into several zones associated with flood risks. The categories start with “A” for barrier islands and low lying areas, and “F” for areas with least at risk of flooding.
FORT MYERS Jury recommends death for Wade Wilson The jury has recommended that double-murderer Wade Wilson should be sentenced to death for the 2019 killings of two Cape Coral women.
Charlotte County home prices slip in May while some areas retained strength Single-family homes for sale in Charlotte County experienced more price reductions in May, while in some areas selling prices remained steady. Meanwhile, condominium and townhome prices decreased amid rising HOAs based on assessments from hurricane damage coupled with an inventory buildup.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments tomorrow in penalty trial for man convicted of killing 5 women at Sebring bank A jury will decide whether the man convicted of killing five women at a Sebring bank should get life or death.
Sheriff: Woman killed father, 6-year-old daughter LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) – A judge has denied bond to a central Florida woman charged with killing her 6-year-old daughter and father. The judge in Polk County said Monday that 25-year-old Cheyanne Jessie will remain in jail. She is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of tampering with evidence. Detectives say […]
Scott wants Medicaid insurance, hospital contracts examined FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Gov. Rick Scott is targeting health insurers participating in the state Medicaid program, accusing them of negotiating hospital rates that are too high, which he says is the reason the new managed care program is not generating enough savings. Scott instructed state health officials in a letter Monday to examine […]
Man gets 100 years in prison for 2007 shooting WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – A Palm Beach County man has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for his role in a shooting that killed three people. Palm Beach County Judge Marni Bryson sentenced Jarvis Jackson on Monday to four consecutive 25-year prison terms. Jurors convicted him Friday on three counts of second-degree […]
Jeb Bush unveils border security, immigration reform plan MIAMI (AP) – Jeb Bush outlined plans Monday to improve security of the nation’s borders and enforcement of its existing immigration laws, calling both a requirement before any president could begin to address the status of the estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally. “Finding a practical solution to the status of the […]
3 Florida ID theft suspects caught in NY; 2 still sought WHITNEY POINT, N.Y. (AP) – Authorities say two men remain at large after they fled from state police who had arrested three of their companions from Florida following a chase on Interstate 81 in central New York. State police say troopers stopped a car traveling south on I-81 in Cortland County on Friday. The car […]
Florida starts selling bear hunt permits despite challenge ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Florida’s wildlife management commission on Monday started selling permits for bear hunting for the first time in two decades, despite a legal challenge to the hunt. The permits for the hunt during the last week in October cost $100 for Florida residents and $300 for nonresidents, and they can be purchased […]
Weather helps crews battling massive California wildfire LOWER LAKE, Calif. (AP) – Cooler, wetter weather helped crews make inroads Monday against a massive Northern California wildfire that tore through two dozen homes, threatened thousands more and forced 12,000 people to flee the flames. The largest blaze in drought-stricken California roughly tripled in size over the weekend to 93 square miles, generating its […]
Manhunt underway for suspect in officer’s fatal shooting MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – A manhunt was underway Monday for a suspect who police say fatally shot a Memphis officer after he interrupted a drug deal involving a small amount of marijuana that would have resulted in just a misdemeanor citation and a fine. “He’s a coward,” Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong said of the […]
Investigators for missing Malaysia flight meet in Paris PARIS (AP) – French and Malaysian investigators have met with a judge in Paris after the arrival of a wing fragment that many hope will solve the mystery of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Experts are trying to determine whether the part comes from the plane, which disappeared on March 8, 2014, en route from […]