Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Former Make-a-Wish recipient gives back to SWFL community From wish kid to wish giver a local college student is turning a life-changing experience into a mission to give back.
FORT MYERS BEACH People spend holiday break on Fort Myers Beach For those who decided to stay in Southwest Florida during the holidays, they had one thing in mind: the beach.
FORT MYERS Innovative thumb joint replacement surgery Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warmer temperatures and isolated showers for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures along with isolated showers expected throughout this Thursday afternoon.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Former Make-a-Wish recipient gives back to SWFL community From wish kid to wish giver a local college student is turning a life-changing experience into a mission to give back.
FORT MYERS BEACH People spend holiday break on Fort Myers Beach For those who decided to stay in Southwest Florida during the holidays, they had one thing in mind: the beach.
FORT MYERS Innovative thumb joint replacement surgery Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warmer temperatures and isolated showers for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures along with isolated showers expected throughout this Thursday afternoon.
How money is changing the landscape of conferences in college football. (CREDIT: MGN) ATLANTA (AP) – Houston’s Greg Ward Jr. wouldn’t let his quarterback dream die even when his first starts for the Cougars came at wide receiver. Sean Maguire had to remain similarly confident in his future as Florida State’s quarterback when he began the season as a backup to Everett Golson. Maguire will try to show he deserves to be Florida State’s starter in 2016 when he leads the No. 9 Seminoles against Ward and No. 14 Houston in Thursday’s Peach Bowl. Maguire took over the starting job after Golson, the Notre Dame transfer, suffered a head injury. Maguire’s play enabled him to keep the job. Golson, a senior, is not with the team for the bowl game due to personal reasons. Maguire should have a good opportunity to make a strong final case with coach Jimbo Fisher that he should be the 2016 starter. Asked Monday if in his mind he should be the Seminoles’ starter next season, Maguire offered an immediate and strong “Yes. Yes.” Even so, the 2015 season was difficult to navigate for the junior, especially after Golson was named the starter before the season. “The hardest thing was probably going to practice that first week after training camp,” Maguire said. “After coaches had made that decision.” Maguire’s first start of the season came when he threw for 348 yards in a 45-21 win over Syracuse on Oct. 31. He was benched following a loss to No. 1 Clemson the following week but then came off the bench to lead Florida State past North Carolina State. Maguire took over when the Seminoles trailed 17-7 in the second quarter and Florida State scored 27 unanswered points. Co-offensive coordinator Randy Sanders said Maguire earned respect by the poise he showed even before the comeback win over the Wolfpack. “I think the way he handled it showed a lot of maturity,” Sanders said. “And I always try to tell quarterbacks, from the time they arrive on campus, everything you do is sending a message. It’s not like other positions.” Maguire said he now is more confident “because more and more I realized this was my team.” Ward, from Tyler, Texas, said he was first recruited as a defensive back. He started the first five games of the 2014 season at wide receiver before taking over at quarterback. “When I was younger, I fell in love with playing quarterback,” Ward said Tuesday. “I wouldn’t let anyone tell me I was not a quarterback. I wouldn’t do it verbally but I would do it with my style of play and I would do it with my game. Everyone that doubted me, I would take it out there on the field.” Houston offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Major Applewhite said Ward still plays like he is trying to win over doubters. All doubts should have been erased by Ward’s huge production as a dual-threat star. Ward is the only player in the nation to run and pass for at least 1,000 yards. He ran for 1,041 yards with 19 touchdowns and passed for 2,590 yards with 16 touchdowns – while completing 68.1 percent of his passes. Ward said his favorite player while growing up was Michael Vick, and now he has a chance to play on the Georgia Dome field where Vick became a dual-threat star with the Atlanta Falcons. When asked what makes Ward special, Applewhite’s first response was “athleticism.” He then said “humility.” “He just has that attitude of ‘I haven’t arrived,'” Applewhite said. “He comes into the meeting room with that same type of intensity each and every day.” Notes: The bowl, whose title sponsor is Chick-fil-A, and the College Football Playoff Foundation are combining to fund $200,000 in projects for fifth to 12th grade teachers in the Atlanta Public School system. The money is expected to fund 150 projects, helping teachers buy books and other educational tools.