59-year-old pedestrian struck by teen driver in Cypress LakeBoil water notice lifted in Treeline Ave. neighborhood
FORT MYERS 59-year-old pedestrian struck by teen driver in Cypress Lake A 59-year-old pedestrian was struck by a teenage driver while crossing the road in Lee County Thursday night.
Boil water notice lifted in Treeline Ave. neighborhood A community has safe water to drink again after boiling it for nearly two days because of a water main break along Treeline Avenue.
FORT MYERS 2 bodies discovered off Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers, police investigating The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating the discovery of two bodies found behind a pawn shop near a RaceTrac.
NAPLES Man accused of harassing children and assaulting woman at Dairy Queen The Naples Police Department has arrested a man for making inappropriate comments at children and assaulting a woman at a Dairy Queen.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for firing gun while intoxicated during 4th of July celebration The Cape Coral Police Department responded to gunshots fired during a 4th of July celebration at a residence.
Tim Aten Knows: 75 eateries opened, over 30 closed in first half of 2024 At least 75 eateries opened and more than 30 closed during the first half of 2024 in Collier and Lee counties. This traditional halftime report provides a quick annual recap of the local venues that launched or left during the first six months of the year.
SANIBEL Day 4: Recovery mission continues for missing teen swimmer in Sanibel The Sanibel Police Department is continuing its recovery mission for a teen swimmer who went missing at Blind Pass Beach.
The weather authority Hurricane Beryl weakens into tropical storm The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl, a Category 2 storm making its way to the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Weather Authority Heat advisory with scattered storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms along with a heat advisory issued throughout the Southwest Florida area.
LCSO robo dog lights up fireworks The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took part in some Fourth of July festivities of their own, lighting off fireworks with a little help.
There’s a new Fort Myers hot dog eating champion How many chili dogs could you eat in 15 minutes? You might think 12 is too ambitious, but you’d be wrong.
Hundreds participate in 33rd annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim Hundreds jumped into the Charlotte Harbor for the county’s annual freedom swim to beat the heat. Brave souls swam the 1.5-mile stretch to celebrate America’s birthday.
FORT MYERS Boil water still in effect, frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on July 4th Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice.
CAPE CORAL Propane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral This afternoon, the Red White & Boom Fourth of July event in Cape Coral is all clear after one of the vending trucks leaked propane.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County celebrating Fourth of July despite heat advisory The heat advisory in Charlotte County is not stopping folks from celebrating the Fourth of July, but they are making sure to hear light colors like red, white and blue and, most importantly, carrying water.
FORT MYERS 59-year-old pedestrian struck by teen driver in Cypress Lake A 59-year-old pedestrian was struck by a teenage driver while crossing the road in Lee County Thursday night.
Boil water notice lifted in Treeline Ave. neighborhood A community has safe water to drink again after boiling it for nearly two days because of a water main break along Treeline Avenue.
FORT MYERS 2 bodies discovered off Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers, police investigating The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating the discovery of two bodies found behind a pawn shop near a RaceTrac.
NAPLES Man accused of harassing children and assaulting woman at Dairy Queen The Naples Police Department has arrested a man for making inappropriate comments at children and assaulting a woman at a Dairy Queen.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for firing gun while intoxicated during 4th of July celebration The Cape Coral Police Department responded to gunshots fired during a 4th of July celebration at a residence.
Tim Aten Knows: 75 eateries opened, over 30 closed in first half of 2024 At least 75 eateries opened and more than 30 closed during the first half of 2024 in Collier and Lee counties. This traditional halftime report provides a quick annual recap of the local venues that launched or left during the first six months of the year.
SANIBEL Day 4: Recovery mission continues for missing teen swimmer in Sanibel The Sanibel Police Department is continuing its recovery mission for a teen swimmer who went missing at Blind Pass Beach.
The weather authority Hurricane Beryl weakens into tropical storm The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl, a Category 2 storm making its way to the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Weather Authority Heat advisory with scattered storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms along with a heat advisory issued throughout the Southwest Florida area.
LCSO robo dog lights up fireworks The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took part in some Fourth of July festivities of their own, lighting off fireworks with a little help.
There’s a new Fort Myers hot dog eating champion How many chili dogs could you eat in 15 minutes? You might think 12 is too ambitious, but you’d be wrong.
Hundreds participate in 33rd annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim Hundreds jumped into the Charlotte Harbor for the county’s annual freedom swim to beat the heat. Brave souls swam the 1.5-mile stretch to celebrate America’s birthday.
FORT MYERS Boil water still in effect, frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on July 4th Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice.
CAPE CORAL Propane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral This afternoon, the Red White & Boom Fourth of July event in Cape Coral is all clear after one of the vending trucks leaked propane.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County celebrating Fourth of July despite heat advisory The heat advisory in Charlotte County is not stopping folks from celebrating the Fourth of July, but they are making sure to hear light colors like red, white and blue and, most importantly, carrying water.
Hidden fire dangers lurking in your home FORT MYERS, Fla. – An exclusive Call for Action investigation has uncovered three hidden fire dangers that are lurking in your home. Brad O’Neal is a forensic electrical engineer at Unified Investigations. He travels across the state investigating the cause of fires. Recently, O’Neal said he has noticed three products that are increasingly linked to […]
CNBC reaches 14 million viewers with GOP debate NEW YORK (AP) – CNBC reached its biggest audience ever with the third Republican presidential debate, but paid a price in criticism of how its moderators handled the opportunity to question the candidates. The Nielsen company said 14 million viewers watched the debate Wednesday night, down from the 24 million who saw the first contest […]
Neighbors upset over delayed trash pickup in Lehigh Acres LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – A new garbage collecting system in east Lee County has been causing some problems for parts of Lehigh Acres. Overflowing trash bins, swarming bugs, and a foul odor are infesting some neighborhoods. “I put these trash cans out and they sit out and they sit out,” Pat Hofer said. “You just […]
Biometric banking is booming Passwords are passe. At least that is what some experts said about having to enter, and remember, those annoying combinations of numbers and letters to access your accounts. Experts said the future of security, especially in banking, will be using biometrics to login. Voice verification is how Erich Dye signs into his mobile banking app. […]
Ambassador Hotel stripped bare as renovation begins FORT MYERS, Fla.- The old Ambassador Hotel, once considered a landmark in downtown Fort Myers, is currently being gutted as it prepares for a new start. It began 30 years ago as a Sheraton and was a showcase for the city. Then, it lost its luster. Workers are now using an elevator dumpster to take out […]
Bonita Springs man humbled by random act of kindness BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – A Bonita Springs man who is deaf was blown away by the generosity of his coworkers who surprised him with a random act of kindness. Through a program called “Vocational Rehabilitation,” which helps people with disabilities, Fred Cowens was able to get a job as a cook with the Hyatt Regency Coconut […]
Prep school graduate gets a year in jail for sexual assault CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – A graduate of an exclusive New England prep school was sentenced Thursday to a year in jail for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old freshman girl as part of a competition among upperclassmen to rack up sexual conquests. Owen Labrie, 20, of Tunbridge, Vermont, was also ordered to register as a sex offender, […]
FGCU dominates A-Sun women’s soccer awards MACON, Ga. – On the heels of a sixth-straight Atlantic Sun Conference regular season championship, the FGCU women’s soccer team saw a league-best eight players earn 2015 A-Sun All-Conference honors, as announced by the conference Thursday afternoon. Junior Tabby Tindell was named the A-Sun Player of the Year for the second-consecutive season, while senior Emma […]
Facial fitness In today’s fitness-conscious society there seems to be a workout regimen or class for every muscle in the body. Now, face fitness is gaining popularity, promising to tone the under-eye area, lift the forehead, and soften lines, all without botox or other injections. Believe it or not, Gillian Horsham is exercising. “I believe in facial […]
Johnny Manziel domestic incident still under review by NFL BEREA, Ohio (AP) — An NFL spokesman says Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel’s recent domestic incident remains under review. Manziel was interviewed at the team’s complex Wednesday night by investigators looking into whether he violated the league’s personal conduct policy during an Oct. 12 argument with his girlfriend. Colleen Crowley told police Manziel hit her. Manziel […]