Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sitesFGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lee County teachers bargain for new raises Kevin Daly is the voice of the Lee County Teachers Union, and he says he knows firsthand the struggle teachers experience across the state.
FORT MYERS New Starbucks off Colonial expected to add to traffic headaches It’s a venti-sized traffic nightmare. That’s how Gina O’Donnell envisions the future of this plaza.
NAPLES Feeding families through Meals of Hope They’re a Naples-based non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger both locally and throughout the country.
Family dealing with two losses in quick succession A teenager will not get to celebrate turning 21 years old with friends, can’t put a smile on his family member’s faces and will never get to see his mother again.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israeli leaders have approved a military operation into the Gaza Strip city of Rafah Israeli leaders approved a military operation into the Gaza Strip city of Rafah, and Israeli forces were striking targets in the area, officials announced Monday, hours after Hamas announced it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal.
FORT MYERS Middle school tech worker uses CPR skills to save pickleball player’s life It was the right place, at the right time, and that right place was near the pickleball court.
EVERGLADES Big Sugar’s lawsuit for control over Lake Okeechobee water There’s a battle for who controls the water in the State of Florida. Three major sugar companies have filed a lawsuit saying they are owed a specific amount of public water for irrigation from Lake Okeechobee.
NAPLES Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day program returns to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Sunday was a day to remember the six million men, women and children lost in the Holocaust.
COLLIER COUNTY 13th dead Florida panther of 2024 found Saturday; deaths now match 2023’s annual total Wildlife officials discovered the 13 dead endangered Florida panther of the year, matching 2023’s total reported mortalities less than halfway into the year.
NORTH PORT Entryway work temporarily closes North Port Library The North Port Library will be closed through Saturday while work is being done to the entryway. During the closure books and other borrowed items can be returned to nearby locations.
FORT MYERS More changes near Colonial Blvd. and Six Mile Cypress in Fort Myers An already jam-packed, headache-inducing area for traffic is expected to get worse on Monday.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Preseason preparations With less than a month until the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5th to May 11th National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
CAPE CORAL Temporary closures planned for Cape Coral athletic fields Three athletic fields in Cape Coral will temporarily close in May and another in June.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lee County teachers bargain for new raises Kevin Daly is the voice of the Lee County Teachers Union, and he says he knows firsthand the struggle teachers experience across the state.
FORT MYERS New Starbucks off Colonial expected to add to traffic headaches It’s a venti-sized traffic nightmare. That’s how Gina O’Donnell envisions the future of this plaza.
NAPLES Feeding families through Meals of Hope They’re a Naples-based non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger both locally and throughout the country.
Family dealing with two losses in quick succession A teenager will not get to celebrate turning 21 years old with friends, can’t put a smile on his family member’s faces and will never get to see his mother again.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israeli leaders have approved a military operation into the Gaza Strip city of Rafah Israeli leaders approved a military operation into the Gaza Strip city of Rafah, and Israeli forces were striking targets in the area, officials announced Monday, hours after Hamas announced it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal.
FORT MYERS Middle school tech worker uses CPR skills to save pickleball player’s life It was the right place, at the right time, and that right place was near the pickleball court.
EVERGLADES Big Sugar’s lawsuit for control over Lake Okeechobee water There’s a battle for who controls the water in the State of Florida. Three major sugar companies have filed a lawsuit saying they are owed a specific amount of public water for irrigation from Lake Okeechobee.
NAPLES Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day program returns to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Sunday was a day to remember the six million men, women and children lost in the Holocaust.
COLLIER COUNTY 13th dead Florida panther of 2024 found Saturday; deaths now match 2023’s annual total Wildlife officials discovered the 13 dead endangered Florida panther of the year, matching 2023’s total reported mortalities less than halfway into the year.
NORTH PORT Entryway work temporarily closes North Port Library The North Port Library will be closed through Saturday while work is being done to the entryway. During the closure books and other borrowed items can be returned to nearby locations.
FORT MYERS More changes near Colonial Blvd. and Six Mile Cypress in Fort Myers An already jam-packed, headache-inducing area for traffic is expected to get worse on Monday.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Preseason preparations With less than a month until the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated May 5th to May 11th National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
CAPE CORAL Temporary closures planned for Cape Coral athletic fields Three athletic fields in Cape Coral will temporarily close in May and another in June.
MGN Online DAVIE, Fla. (AP) – Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill says he feels “safe” behind his offensive line. His head coach, Joe Philbin, worries, even this early in training camp, when the defense usually gets the better of the battles. So much so that after the second day of pads, Philbin noted, “We have to be a little firmer (with the) pocket.” He added of the pass protection, which has been porous in practices against a fierce front led by free-agent addition Ndamukong Suh: “You want the quarterback to feel confident and comfortable back there. You want him to be able to follow through on his throwing motion, so the ball doesn’t hang in the air.” Despite the pressure he’s faced so far in camp, specifically up the middle, Tannehill has been extremely accurate – more than he was last preseason, Philbin said Wednesday. Tannehill attributed that to his improved footwork and ability to make quicker decisions due to his increased comfort in the second year of coordinator Bill Lazor’s offense. Still, there are concerns about the offensive line, which has practiced without Pro Bowl left tackle Branden Albert as he continues to rehab from major knee surgery performed late last season. Albert, who has participated in walkthroughs with the team, hopes to be ready by the regular-season opener Sept. 13. Anchored by Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey, the first-team unit in camp has featured Jason Fox at left tackle, Dallas Thomas at left guard, Billy Turner at right guard and Ja’Wuan James at right tackle. “I’m not sure who’s going to end up being in those spots, but those guys are competing and they’re facing one of the best, if not the best, D-tackles in the league,” said Tannehill, referring to Suh. “So it’s not always going to be pretty no matter who’s up there. You could have an All-Pro guy going against Suh and it’s going to be a battle.” Lazor said third-year pro Thomas is “a much-improved player” from last season, Turner “has come a long, long way” from his play as a rookie in 2014, and rookie guard Jamil Douglas has “impressed” while getting some first-team reps. “I’m always going to feel better with Branden,” Lazor said, adding that the offense needs blitz drills daily to improve. Offensive line coach John Benton said he’s confident, and he expects the Dolphins will have “a very good offensive line” to protect Tannehill this season. So far, Suh and his linemates have manhandled the group. “I haven’t really sat back and identified or justified anybody saying they’re horrible,” Suh said. “We’ve got a Pro Bowl center in Pouncey. The guards are playing well. The tackles are doing their job as well.” Of his domination in practices, Suh added, “I want to dominate Dallas. I want to dominate Billy. That’s my job. That’s what I was brought here for, and that’s my goal. Hopefully, I can get them better and they can make me better by pushing me as well.” The Dolphins haven’t ruled out signing another guard; veteran Evan Mathis, released by Philadelphia, is the player most often mentioned. Asked if Mathis’ addition would improve the line, Lazor noted, “I don’t think it’s ever right to compare players.” He added, “I’m excited about the competition we have going as we go forward.” Said Tannehill: “I don’t expect those guys to be able to lock Suh down each and every play, but they’re competing and getting better. That’s what you want to see.” NOTES: Thomas didn’t practice Wednesday because of a shoulder injury. Douglas worked with the starters most of the day. Linebacker Derrick Shelby (knee) and receiver LaRon Byrd (knee) also sat out. … Linebacker Koa Misi left midway through practice with an undisclosed injury and didn’t return. … Receiver Kenny Stills (calf) practiced in full pads after sitting out Tuesday’s workout.