Largest Lee County land deal closes, $100M for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape CoralMajor 2 vehicle crash shuts down NB lanes of U.S. 41 in Charlotte
Largest Lee County land deal closes, $100M for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral The most lucrative land deal in Lee County history just closed at a price of $100 million for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral, where building up to 3,500 homes and commercial property to support it has been in the planning stages for almost two years.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Major 2 vehicle crash shuts down NB lanes of U.S. 41 in Charlotte After a major traffic accident near Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte County, all Northbound lanes of U.S. 41 were closed.
FORT MYERS Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered Through the use of Apple Airpods, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items, leading to an arrest.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral officials approve replacement funding for hurricane-damaged stop signs The Cape Coral City Council has approved funding to replace stop signs damaged during Hurricane Milton, resulting in an emergency purchase.
Holiday events happening in Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events this Christmas season.
Collier man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills, enough to kill 531,500 people The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription painkillers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon After waking up to a cold morning, the Weather Authority is tracking warming conditions to the low 70s this Thursday.
Police release threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
Largest Lee County land deal closes, $100M for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral The most lucrative land deal in Lee County history just closed at a price of $100 million for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral, where building up to 3,500 homes and commercial property to support it has been in the planning stages for almost two years.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Major 2 vehicle crash shuts down NB lanes of U.S. 41 in Charlotte After a major traffic accident near Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte County, all Northbound lanes of U.S. 41 were closed.
FORT MYERS Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered Through the use of Apple Airpods, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items, leading to an arrest.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral officials approve replacement funding for hurricane-damaged stop signs The Cape Coral City Council has approved funding to replace stop signs damaged during Hurricane Milton, resulting in an emergency purchase.
Holiday events happening in Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events this Christmas season.
Collier man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills, enough to kill 531,500 people The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription painkillers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral council supports construction of I-75 interchange into city The Cape Coral City Council has approved a resolution requesting support from Lee and Charlotte counties to prioritize state and federal funding for the Interstate 75 Interchange at Slater Road.
PUNTA GORDA Crews removing derelict boats from Gilchrist Park Crews are working to remove derelict boats from Gilchrist Park after several of them washed ashore during Hurricane Milton in October.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther has been killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon After waking up to a cold morning, the Weather Authority is tracking warming conditions to the low 70s this Thursday.
Police release threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
Colleen Moore FORT MYERS, Fla. A former firefighter filed a lawsuit against the San Carlos Park Fire and Rescue District in connection with sexual discrimination. Colleen Moore, who was the first female firefighter at the station on 19591 Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, believes she was forced to quit her dream job. Moore claims she was discriminated for 20 years by her fellow firefighters because of her gender. “One of my coworkers said to my face, ‘You don’t belong here, women should be home having children and taking care of the house, they should not be firefighters,'” Moore said. Moore dealt with sexist remarks, jokes and was often referred to as “the girl” by her superiors, according to court documents. While Moore made her way up the ranks, her superiors wanted to change the rules because she was “too good at taking written tests,” court documents showed. MORE: #Me Too: Alyssa Milano elevates Harvey Weinstein conversation “She was held to a different standard. When the guys, as you put it, didn’t reach that same standard, they lowered the bar so that they can catch up with her,” Moore’s attorney Tammy Page said. Moore was told she could face discipline if she did not cut her hair, according to court documents. “They have certain requirements that none of your hair could touch your collar and she made every effort to make sure not even one strand hit her collar,” Page said. San Carlos Park Fire and Rescue District public information officer Alexis Rothring released the following statement Wednesday: “San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District denies the allegations of unlawful conduct contained in Ms. Moore’s lawsuit. Beyond that, the District can only state at this time that it plans to vigorously defend the case in the appropriate forum, which is a court of law.” In 2010, Moore was involved in a minor accident with the fire engine that resulted in slight damage to a reflector on the engine, according to court documents. As a result, Moore was demoted from the rank of Lieutenant to firefighter and had her supervisory authorities removed for one year. Moore filed a grievance with her union representative and after a year of fighting the disparate treatment due to her sex, she won arbitration against the station, according to court documents. Moore was reinstated as a lieutenant, but the station’s harassment toward Moore only increased, according to court documents. After suffering severe depression and post-traumatic stress, a psychiatrist recommended Moore to be “constructively discharged.” “It means that the environment is so intolerable that a quote, unquote reasonable person in the same situation would have left,” Page said. MORE: Fort Myers firefighters canvas neighborhood, check for smoke detectors Throughout Moore’s career, she was the only female firefighter with the exception of about six months, according to court documents. A second female was hired in 2001 at the station, but soon returned to her station in the Miami area. Moore says she doesn’t want another firefighter to have to go through this. “I can assure you that is not what I want. No woman should have to go through that, they should be able to live their dream of being a firefighter and be held at the same standards as the men,” Moore said. Moore is suing for discrimination, retaliation and constructive discharge. A trial date has not been set.