Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 monthsMiles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers Richards Building goes in foreclosure An update on the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers: it’s going into foreclosure.
PORT CHARLOTTE How is Sunseeker Resort impacting Port Charlotte? What is a resort that saw five years of delays, pushback and more doing to the community that it sits in?
FORT MYERS Construction takes over bus stops on Ortiz Avenue Construction workers, bull dozers and cars zipping by are what is found on Ortiz Avenue. Bus stops in construction can also be found.
Near crash reveals more about dangers of State Road 31 On Friday, we learned about how often deputies in Charlotte County catch people going way faster than they should.
Wireless pacemaker transforms heart care Traditional versions are bulky and need two long wire leads connected to an implanted battery.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Businesses beaten down by lack of downtown Fort Myers foot traffic Traffic is getting worse on Southwest Florida roads, and downtown Fort Myers, one of the most popular areas in the region, is having some issues with foot traffic.
CAPE CORAL Businesses evacuated due to propane leak in Cape Coral Police have shut down a busy road in Cape Coral due to a propane leak in the Nicholas Retail Center parking lot.
CAPE CORAL 28-year-old Cape Coral man accused of raping 15-year-old girl The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for the alleged rape of a 15-year-old.
fort myers beach Possible red tide appearing in SWFL may impact beachgoers Red tide, a harmful algae bloom that can infect people, animals, and ecosystems, has already begun to appear in Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples Water Department announces temporary change in water supply Some people might notice a change in their water beginning next week.
NAPLES Father drowns after trying to rescue 4-year-old son from pond in Collier County A man has drowned after chasing after a child who wandered into a pond at the Everly Apartments in Naples.
Tim Aten Knows: More changes coming to Mercato Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar is shooting to open in the former space of AZN Azian Cuizine at the end of June or beginning of July.
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers Richards Building goes in foreclosure An update on the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers: it’s going into foreclosure.
PORT CHARLOTTE How is Sunseeker Resort impacting Port Charlotte? What is a resort that saw five years of delays, pushback and more doing to the community that it sits in?
FORT MYERS Construction takes over bus stops on Ortiz Avenue Construction workers, bull dozers and cars zipping by are what is found on Ortiz Avenue. Bus stops in construction can also be found.
Near crash reveals more about dangers of State Road 31 On Friday, we learned about how often deputies in Charlotte County catch people going way faster than they should.
Wireless pacemaker transforms heart care Traditional versions are bulky and need two long wire leads connected to an implanted battery.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Businesses beaten down by lack of downtown Fort Myers foot traffic Traffic is getting worse on Southwest Florida roads, and downtown Fort Myers, one of the most popular areas in the region, is having some issues with foot traffic.
CAPE CORAL Businesses evacuated due to propane leak in Cape Coral Police have shut down a busy road in Cape Coral due to a propane leak in the Nicholas Retail Center parking lot.
CAPE CORAL 28-year-old Cape Coral man accused of raping 15-year-old girl The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for the alleged rape of a 15-year-old.
fort myers beach Possible red tide appearing in SWFL may impact beachgoers Red tide, a harmful algae bloom that can infect people, animals, and ecosystems, has already begun to appear in Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples Water Department announces temporary change in water supply Some people might notice a change in their water beginning next week.
NAPLES Father drowns after trying to rescue 4-year-old son from pond in Collier County A man has drowned after chasing after a child who wandered into a pond at the Everly Apartments in Naples.
Tim Aten Knows: More changes coming to Mercato Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar is shooting to open in the former space of AZN Azian Cuizine at the end of June or beginning of July.
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
‘Deflategate’ judge pressures NFL, union, Brady to settle NEW YORK (AP) – A judge is urging the NFL, the players’ union and Tom Brady to have last-minute settlement talks before a Wednesday hearing in the legal dispute over the superstar quarterback’s suspension for using underinflated footballs. Judge Richard Berman on Tuesday ordered the sides to have “further good faith settlement efforts” prior to […]
Man rescued after car crashes into Lehigh canal LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- A man says he’s thankful to be alive after plunging his car into a Lehigh Acres canal Monday night and being saved by a good Samaritan. “I did not want to go down in that car because who knows who, or when, or if anybody would’ve found me if the other family wasn’t […]
Beaten Pomeranian found with note: ‘We beat it 2 death lol’ MIAMI (AP) – The beating death of a Pomeranian named Fox may have been eclipsed by the hand-written note left behind: “We beat it 2 death lol HAHAHA!” Fox’s owner says the 13-year-old dog’s body was discovered by a “frantic” neighbor outside the owner’s condominium less than 24 hours after Fox disappeared. The note was […]
Survey suggests parents are spending too much time on smartphones Smartphones are an easy way to check email, texts and social media, but did you know all that screen time has an impact on your children? Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, a clinical psychologist and Harvard researcher, says the psychological impact is clear. “Children of all ages use the same adjectives to describe how they feel when they are competing […]
Not a happy hour: Beer truck overturn, dumps cans on highway BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (AP) – It wasn’t happy hour, but the beer was flowing on southbound Interstate 75 when a Budweiser truck overturned. The Florida Highway Patrol says beer cans were strewn along the highway north of Tampa early Tuesday after 23-year-old truck driver Malcolm Jamal Wilcox of Fernandina Beach became distracted by a small dog […]
33-year-old man arrested for the 32nd time DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) – A 33-year-old man has logged his 32nd arrest in Florida after deputies found drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop. The Northwest Florida Daily News (http://bit.ly/1gvXEFq ) reports Willie Goldsmith was stopped Sunday. Walton County Sheriff’s deputies say he was driving with a suspended driver’s license. According to an […]
Mom accused of leaving 2 kids in car while she drank at bar APOPKA, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say a central Florida mother is accused of leaving her two young children alone in her car while she drank in a nearby bar. The incident happened Sunday at Froggers Grill & Bar in Apopka. The Orlando Sentinel (http://bit.ly/1TjNauC ) reports 35-year-old April Renee King faces child neglect charges after […]
Benefits of ER vs. MD visits FORT MYERS, Fla.- The price of health care is so expensive, partially because of non-emergency ER visits. It’s your health now and Dr. Joby Kolsun is sharing some other options. Emergency room benefits: – Open 24/7 – More serious patients seen first – For life-threatening emergencies – Staff trained for speedy treatment – Co-payment, co-insurance and/or […]
‘Flying spaghetti monster’ found in ocean LUANDA, ANGOLA- A BP team found a siphonophore off the coast of Angola. The oil company sent the video to the National Oceanography Center who identified the creature but has a nickname of “Flying spaghetti monster.” The siphonophore is in a class of animals that include corals and jellyfish. Oceanography experts say siphonophores can grow […]