Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s DegreeLCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
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.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
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.
FILE: Residents gathering sand bags at the South Trail Fire and Rescue Department in Fort Myers. FORT MYERS, Fla. Here is a list of sandbag locations across Southwest Florida: Lee County: Residents are asked to bring shovels and their own bags. Items such as pillow cases, garbage bags and tarps can be used as sandbags. 5850 Buckingham Road in Lehigh Acres. 12345 Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers. 2660 Styles Road in Alva. 5700 Pine Island Road in Bokeelia. 17350 Nalle Road in North Fort Myers. 1190 Regional Lane in Fort Myers. 1280 Barret Road in North Fort Myers. 2900 Trail Dairy Circle in North Fort Myers. 8013 Sanibel Blvd. in Fort Myers. 27701 Bonita Grande Drive in Bonita Springs 1000 Joel Blvd. in Lehigh Acres. 3102 16th St. Southwest in Lehigh Acres. Tropical Shores Way St. in Fort Myers. 750 Dunlop Road in Sanibel. 8860 Daniels Parkway in Fort Myers. 360 East Railroad Ave. in Boca Grande. 6061 South Pointe Blvd. in Fort Myers. 2300 Peck St. 9700 Treeline Ave. Free self-service sand will be available at 8:00 a.m. Thursday at this location in Lee County: Fire Department Training Facility on 4540 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Below are the locations in the city of Fort Myers. Residents are asked to bring shovels and their owns bags: Free, self-service Sand is available for Fort Myers residents at five locations. Residents are asked to provide their own sand bags and shovels for use at: Shady Oaks Park – 3300 Marion St. Alliance for the Arts – 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fire Department Training Facility – 4540 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Atlantic Coast Line train station/Fire Station No. 1 – 2300 Peck St. Fire Station No. 5. – 9700 Treeline Ave. Hendry County: Bob Mason Park on County Road 78 in LaBelle. LaBelle Rodeo rounds on State Road 29 South in LaBelle (Waiting on sand delivery). Felda Volunteer Fire Department on the corner of County Road 830 and Willis Ranch Road North. Montura-Flaghole Fire Department on Avenida Del Club. Pioneer Fire Department on 2499 Hendry Isles Blvd. in Clewiston. Vacant field north of Health Department on Olympia Avenue in Clewiston. Harlem Community Center on 7th St. in Clewiston. Hookers Point Park on Davidson Road (Waiting on sand delivery). Glades County: Glades County Emergency Operations Center, 1097 Health Park Drive, Moore Haven (bags ready; empty bags also available) EMS Station 3 – 1132 Pollywog Crossover, Muse (Bring bags, bring shovel and fill yourself) Lakeport Fire Department – 12999 East State Road 78, Lakeport (Bring bags, bring shovel and fill yourself) Lakeport Community Center – 1239 Red Barn Road, Lakeport (Bring bags, bring shovel and fill yourself) Buckhead Ridge Fire Department – Boat Ramp East State Road 78, Buckhead Ridge (Bring bags, bring shovel and fill yourself) Highlands County: Sand for bags. George Boulevard just North of DeSoto City Volunteer Fire Station in Sebring Intersection of County Road 17, East of Old Bombing Range Road and Isabelle Lake Road in Avon Park Intersection of County Road 619, CR 621 and Highlands Lake Drive in Lake Placid Bags for sand. Sebring Road and Bridge office 4344 George Blvd. Avon Park Road and Bridge office on East Winthrop Street Lake Placid Road and Bridge office on County Road 621