16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier CountyNew bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
MGN Here are a few things to watch in the Southeastern Conference this week: GAME OF THE WEEKEND: No. 14 Kentucky at Texas A&M: Kentucky is just 3-5 in true road games, but the Wildcats trounced South Carolina 89-62 the last time they played away from Rupp Arena. Kentucky can demonstrate it has solved its road woes with a win Saturday at Texas A&M, which had been ranked as high as fifth. Texas A&M dropped four straight games to tumble out of the Top 25 before ending the skid Tuesday with a 71-56 victory over Ole Miss. LOOKING AHEAD: Kentucky’s essentially a lock to make the NCAA Tournament, but every other SEC team probably has some work to do in late February if it wants to join the Big Dance. LSU stumbled in a loss to Alabama on Wednesday, erasing much of the momentum the Tigers have built. South Carolina and Texas A&M still have good RPI numbers, but both faded after great starts to conference play. Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Vanderbilt are also still in the tournament conversation, though the Commodores’ last-second road loss to Mississippi State on Tuesday might have been a resume killer. NUMBERS GAME: Texas A&M’s Danuel House reached 1,500 career points and Alex Caruso got to the 1,000-point mark Tuesday in a 71-56 victory over Ole Miss. House played two seasons at Houston before coming to Texas A&M. … South Carolina is 1-4 when it gets outrebounded and 20-1 otherwise. The Gamecocks were outrebounded 46-39 in their loss at Missouri. … Mississippi State freshman Quinndary Weatherspoon is leading the team with 14.9 points per game in conference play. He hit the game-winning 3-pointer as time expired to lead the Bulldogs over Vanderbilt 75-74 on Wednesday. PLAYER TO WATCH: Missouri F Ryan Rosburg. This hasn’t been a banner season for Missouri, but Rosburg is helping the Tigers show some progress. He scored 18 points Tuesday in Missouri’s 72-67 upset of South Carolina. That performance came three days after he had 21 points in a 75-64 triumph over Tennessee. This marks the first time in Kim Anderson’s two seasons as coach that Missouri has won back-to-back SEC games. Rosburg, a 6-foot-10 senior, is averaging 20 points over his last four games and has scored at least 17 points in each of them. ON THE WOMEN’S SIDE: No. 3 South Carolina clinched the SEC regular-season championship outright Thursday with a 61-51 victory over Georgia. South Carolina also won the outright title in 2014 and tied Tennessee for first place last season. The Gamecocks are seeking to become the first SEC team to go undefeated in conference play since the 2011 Tennessee squad. … No. 24 Tennessee’s six conference losses are the most in the program’s history.