New details released on former city employee accused of embezzlementHong Kong investor buys former Sears at Edison Mall for $5.8M
NAPLES New details released on former city employee accused of embezzlement More details have been released on purchases made by a former Naples city employee accused of embezzlement.
Hong Kong investor buys former Sears at Edison Mall for $5.8M Edison Florida Real Estate LLC bought the buildings at 4125 Cleveland Ave. on Nov. 18.
FEMA to hold farm recovery events for Lee and Hendry counties FEMA is set to hold a farm recovery event for both Lee and Hendry counties to educate farmers on available government assistance programs.
FEMA approves $4.58 million for Charlotte County debris removal FEMA has approved an additional $114 million to reimburse Florida communities for debris removal after hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby.
NAPLES Attorney for Naples mayor granted deposition to question officer for DUI arrest The attorney defending the mayor of Naples after she was arrested for DUI has been granted his request to depose a Naples police officer who responded to a call saying she was driving drunk.
HENDRY COUNTY Man dies in construction-related accident in Hendry County A man has died after a construction-related accident early this morning at a South Florida Water Management project area in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all residents of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break on Estero Boulevard.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept a $22.7 million Resilient Florida Grant for a water management project.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners vote to adopt Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
FORT MYERS Accused prowler arrested after deputies find cell phone and ID at Lee County crime scene Deputies have arrested a man after discovering his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene where they responded to calls about a suspicious person.
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge drivers endure traffic delays due to construction running late Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers endured severe traffic delays Tuesday morning due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
NAPLES New details released on former city employee accused of embezzlement More details have been released on purchases made by a former Naples city employee accused of embezzlement.
Hong Kong investor buys former Sears at Edison Mall for $5.8M Edison Florida Real Estate LLC bought the buildings at 4125 Cleveland Ave. on Nov. 18.
FEMA to hold farm recovery events for Lee and Hendry counties FEMA is set to hold a farm recovery event for both Lee and Hendry counties to educate farmers on available government assistance programs.
FEMA approves $4.58 million for Charlotte County debris removal FEMA has approved an additional $114 million to reimburse Florida communities for debris removal after hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby.
NAPLES Attorney for Naples mayor granted deposition to question officer for DUI arrest The attorney defending the mayor of Naples after she was arrested for DUI has been granted his request to depose a Naples police officer who responded to a call saying she was driving drunk.
HENDRY COUNTY Man dies in construction-related accident in Hendry County A man has died after a construction-related accident early this morning at a South Florida Water Management project area in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all residents of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break on Estero Boulevard.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept a $22.7 million Resilient Florida Grant for a water management project.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners vote to adopt Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
FORT MYERS Accused prowler arrested after deputies find cell phone and ID at Lee County crime scene Deputies have arrested a man after discovering his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene where they responded to calls about a suspicious person.
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge drivers endure traffic delays due to construction running late Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers endured severe traffic delays Tuesday morning due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
MGN WASHINGTON (AP) – Voters in five states made their choices Tuesday in party primaries. Florida and Ohio were the big prizes sought by front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, as they aimed to prevent rivals from narrowing the delegate gap. Voters also cast ballots in Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina. Here’s a look at what some voters had to say: ___ When deciding which candidate to vote for, Eduardo De Jesus treated it like a job interview. He evaluated which candidate would continue the changes started by President Barack Obama and which candidate would take the nation “to the next step.” On Tuesday, he made his choice at a polling station in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Hillary Clinton. Clinton is the only candidate who can work with Congress to get things done, he said. “Hillary Clinton. She is the best prepared. She has done it,” said De Jesus, a 56-year-old Navy veteran who currently is director of operations for a medical insurance company. “She has been there. She is the person that should replace Barack Obama.” Trump has been disrespectful to the election process, De Jesus said. “My hope is that America can wake up and say, ‘This is our process for democracy.’ And this will come to pass,” he said. ___ James Cantrell, a Republican from Columbus, Ohio, said he voted for Ted Cruz because the Texas senator is “the best constitutional conservative of the bunch” and the one who adhered to his views on taxes and illegal immigration. “I can’t stand (Florida Sen. Marco) Rubio, he’s pro-immigrant. (Ohio Gov. John) Kasich has no backbone. He’s so spineless he won’t stand up to anything,” said Cantrell, 52, who runs his own water-well drilling company. “I don’t personally care for Trump. I would vote for him in the general election if that’s my only choice, but I would rather have Cruz.” ___ Sheri Scott, a 44-year-old divorced mother of three children, voted for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at her precinct in Chicago because she said he seems more trustworthy than Clinton. That trustworthiness gives him a better chance than Clinton of winning against a Republican in the general election, she said. “I believe he’s a genuine person with a good heart. I trust him,” said Scott, a customer service worker. “I don’t trust her as much. I will vote for her if she makes the nomination.” ___ Ross Nichols, a 64-year-old retiree voting in Tallahassee, Florida, said he had planned on voting for Ben Carson until his wife persuaded him to switch over to Trump. Nichols joked that “Ben wouldn’t keep his eyes open” during the debates. His wife, Elvira Nichols, is a naturalized citizen who moved to the United States from Colombia 18 years ago. Elvira Nichols, 60, said she did a lot of research and decided to back Trump. “I believe he’s a leader” and that he has shown it through his business accomplishments, she said. Nichols said she feels that illegal immigrants get “free schools” and “free benefits” while “my husband has been struggling.” “I think it’s not fair,” Nichols said. ___ Albert Griggs voted for Clinton at a church on Chicago’s South Side. The 48-year-old mechanic who is married with two kids said he thinks Clinton has a better chance than Sanders if Trump is the eventual Republican nominee. “Hillary is going to have the women behind her. Young voters will vote for her,” Griggs said. Griggs also thinks Clinton’s husband, Bill, did a good job as president in the 1990s. “She is his wife. I think she should follow suit. She is more down-to-earth, a people person,” Griggs said. “She’s not trying to pull the race card or start animosity among the people in the United States.” ___ George Hairston, a 70-year-old retiree, said the Democratic Party needs some excitement, so he voted for Sanders, even though he expects Clinton will win the nomination. “We need a certain amount of radicalism at this particular juncture in our history here in America,” Hairston said in front of a precinct in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “Business as usual has pretty much produced the result that we have to deal with.” The delegate-count math may not work out for Sanders, but “his message works for millions of people,” Hairston said. ___ Cruz got 65-year-old Lois Saad’s vote, even though the Republican from Columbus, Ohio, couldn’t make up her mind between the Texas senator and Trump for the longest time. Her top priority was limiting the size and scope of government. “Cruz has a proven record. I was on the fence, honestly, between Cruz and Trump. Reason is, Trump because he’s not a paid politician and the American people are leaning more toward they’re sick and tired of politicians,” said Saad, a quality manager for a logistics company. “But Ted Cruz has a proven record and in what he has done and what he has completed, he is a true conservative who walks the walk and talks the talk.” ___ North Carolina State University student Elijah Morgan is not registered as a Democrat or Republican, but he voted for Rubio. “I don’t love him as much as I’d like to. You know, like, if the bar for candidate that I’d like to vote for is up here, Rubio’s here and everybody else is much below that,” said the 21-year-old electrical engineering student in Raleigh, North Carolina. “So he’s not my picture-perfect candidate.” Morgan said he’s hoping for a contested GOP convention this summer. “I would prefer that outcome over Cruz or Trump,” he said. “I don’t really like Cruz. I think he’s dishonest. Smarmy, kind of … I think that (Trump) stands for everything I stand against. ___ Tom and Cathy Lewis cast their votes for Kasich, who lives in their hometown of Westerville, Ohio. Beyond feeling a hometown connection to the Ohio governor, the couple said they were looking for a candidate with integrity and someone they can trust. Cathy Lewis said she likes that Kasich is “presenting the truth” about Donald Trump. Kasich has in recent days criticized Trump for creating a “toxic environment” in the Republican race. “We need to have a man who will speak against things that are wrong,” she said. ___ Sheila Green is a financial specialist at the College Foundation of North Carolina who works with students who want to go to college. She said she thinks Sanders is doing a disservice by leading students to believe they can attend for free. Green, 55, voted for Clinton at her polling station in Raleigh. She doesn’t think Sanders’ plan for free tuition would work or get through Congress. “It’s not going to happen,” she said. ___ Norman Hagan, an 87-year-old retiree from St. Charles, Missouri, voted for Trump. It was the first time he has voted for a Republican, and he has voted for Democrats dating to Harry Truman’s administration. “I think the man is well qualified for the simple reason that he’s got a lot of money. Nobody’s pushing him,” Hagan said. “He’s well acquainted with different types of businesses. This country is a business, and I think he’d be well qualified to run it.” Hagan said he has serious concerns about both Democratic candidates. “Hillary in particular,” he said.