Body found in Charlotte County waterHarris raised $361 million in August from nearly 3 million donors, campaign says
PUNTA GORDA Body found in Charlotte County water A marine unit is searching waters in Charlotte County after a body was reportedly found.
WASHINGTON (AP) Harris raised $361 million in August from nearly 3 million donors, campaign says Vice President Kamala Harris raised well more than double what former President Donald Trump took in from donors in August, her campaign announced Friday, saying it raised $361 million from nearly 3 million donors in her first full month as a candidate.
NEW YORK (AP) Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral approves adding speed detection cameras for school zones After years of concern from parents and the community in Cape Coral, the city is finally taking action.
New Service of Florida Hurricane season forecast eased On Tuesday, the meteorology company AccuWeather scaled back its forecast for this year’s hurricane season after the Atlantic Ocean was relatively quiet over the Labor Day weekend and had “limited” tropical activity in August.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Temporary lane closures on Harbor Blvd. in Charlotte County Harbor Boulevard at Kenelm Avenue will have temporary lane closures to repair road damage beginning next week.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of selling meth near school in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man who stands accused of selling meth in the vicinity of a school zone.
Exclusive: Byron Donalds’ spokesperson speaks to ethics complaint against congressman An ethics watchdog has filed a complaint against Florida Congressman Byron Donalds, demanding that the Office of Congressional Ethics investigate him for failing to follow federal law.
Naples City Council approves property tax increase Naples City Council approved a slight tax increase to 1.23 mills to pay for needed resiliency, public safety and quality of life expenditures.
CAPE CORAL Injuries reported following 3 vehicle crash in Cape Coral A crash with injuries involving three vehicles, one of which was an oil tanker, has been cleared in Cape Coral.
Tim Aten Knows: 3 more Chick-fil-A locations planned in Naples area After the Naples Design Review Board sent the architect back to the drawing board this spring, representatives for the Atlanta-based fast-casual chain were back in town Aug. 28 to give the city a second look at its plans for a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant at 2355 Ninth St. N.
Charlotte County woman arrested for embezzlement of over $200K The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a former assistant to Laishley USA, accused of embezzling funds of over $200,000.
the weather authority Rain and storms for your Friday late-afternoon and evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking rain and storms along with high temperatures for your Friday afternoon and evening plans.
FORT MYERS Memorial run held for 21-year-old woman found dead in Caloosahatchee River Runners from Lee County paid tribute 21-year-old Arielle Valdes, who lost her life after being the focus of an extensive search.
FORT MYERS FMPD searching for pet store puppy thief The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for stealing a puppy from Pet Kingdom.
PUNTA GORDA Body found in Charlotte County water A marine unit is searching waters in Charlotte County after a body was reportedly found.
WASHINGTON (AP) Harris raised $361 million in August from nearly 3 million donors, campaign says Vice President Kamala Harris raised well more than double what former President Donald Trump took in from donors in August, her campaign announced Friday, saying it raised $361 million from nearly 3 million donors in her first full month as a candidate.
NEW YORK (AP) Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral approves adding speed detection cameras for school zones After years of concern from parents and the community in Cape Coral, the city is finally taking action.
New Service of Florida Hurricane season forecast eased On Tuesday, the meteorology company AccuWeather scaled back its forecast for this year’s hurricane season after the Atlantic Ocean was relatively quiet over the Labor Day weekend and had “limited” tropical activity in August.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Temporary lane closures on Harbor Blvd. in Charlotte County Harbor Boulevard at Kenelm Avenue will have temporary lane closures to repair road damage beginning next week.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of selling meth near school in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man who stands accused of selling meth in the vicinity of a school zone.
Exclusive: Byron Donalds’ spokesperson speaks to ethics complaint against congressman An ethics watchdog has filed a complaint against Florida Congressman Byron Donalds, demanding that the Office of Congressional Ethics investigate him for failing to follow federal law.
Naples City Council approves property tax increase Naples City Council approved a slight tax increase to 1.23 mills to pay for needed resiliency, public safety and quality of life expenditures.
CAPE CORAL Injuries reported following 3 vehicle crash in Cape Coral A crash with injuries involving three vehicles, one of which was an oil tanker, has been cleared in Cape Coral.
Tim Aten Knows: 3 more Chick-fil-A locations planned in Naples area After the Naples Design Review Board sent the architect back to the drawing board this spring, representatives for the Atlanta-based fast-casual chain were back in town Aug. 28 to give the city a second look at its plans for a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant at 2355 Ninth St. N.
Charlotte County woman arrested for embezzlement of over $200K The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a former assistant to Laishley USA, accused of embezzling funds of over $200,000.
the weather authority Rain and storms for your Friday late-afternoon and evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking rain and storms along with high temperatures for your Friday afternoon and evening plans.
FORT MYERS Memorial run held for 21-year-old woman found dead in Caloosahatchee River Runners from Lee County paid tribute 21-year-old Arielle Valdes, who lost her life after being the focus of an extensive search.
FORT MYERS FMPD searching for pet store puppy thief The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for stealing a puppy from Pet Kingdom.
MGN ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – A central Florida man convicted of stabbing to death his young daughter, his ex-wife and her mother and sister 30 years ago is scheduled to be executed months after his execution was postponed so attorneys could litigate whether a sedative used in Florida’s executions was constitutional. Jerry Correll is set to be executed on Thursday for the fatal stabbings of his former wife, Susan Correll; their 5-year-old daughter, Tuesday; Susan Correll’s mother, Mary Lou Hines; and Susan Correll’s sister, Marybeth Jones. It will be Florida’s first execution since last January. Some of the victims’ family members plan to attend the execution, said Whitney Ray, a spokesman for the Florida Attorney General. Correll , 59, had been scheduled for execution last February, but it was put on hold as his attorneys in Florida, and attorneys at the U.S. Supreme Court in a separate case out of Oklahoma, argued over whether a sedative used in the execution protocol was effective in knocking inmates out. The sedative, midazolam, is one of three drugs used in executions in Florida and some other states. Several other states use sedatives such as pentobarbital and sodium thiopental, which have been in short supply due to restrictions placed on their use for the death penalty by manufacturers and the European Union, forcing some states to delay their scheduled executions. Midazolam had been used in executions where inmates gasped and made noises before dying. In Oklahoma, Clayon Lockett writhed on the gurney, moaned and clenched his teeth for several minutes before prison officials tried to halt the process. Lockett died after 43 minutes. But the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last June in an Oklahoma case that the use of midazolam was constitutional. Florida Department of Corrections spokesman McKinley Lewis said in a statement that his agency has the proper equipment to carry out Correll’s execution, but he wouldn’t discuss anything about its supply of execution drugs. Correll’s attorneys have argued that his history of alcohol abuse and subsequent brain damage would render midazolam ineffective in knocking him unconscious. The sedative is followed by drugs that cause paralysis and stop the heart. After the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling, Correll’s case was sent back to a court in Orlando to determine whether the sedative would work on Correll. After listening to medical experts, a state judge ruled that Correll’s execution could take place. Correll’s attorneys also argued that the time he had spent on death row amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. Earlier this month, the Florida Supreme Court rejected all those arguments, saying Correll’s attorney had failed to how he would suffer if midazolam was used. Correlll’s lawyers, Raheela Ahmed and Maria Perinetti, didn’t return phone calls, but in recent court filings they asked the Florida Supreme Court to postpone his execution until the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a separate case on whether Florida gives judges too much power in deciding death-penalty sentences. Arguments in that U.S. Supreme Court case were heard earlier this month. “While the harm to Correll would be irreparable if a stay is not granted, Florida, in comparison, will suffer little appreciable harm,” Correll’s attorneys said in a recent filing.