3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities sayMultiple units fighting structure fire in Cape Coral
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Multiple units fighting structure fire in Cape Coral Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family. “We came out one day, this boat was here, there was someone living on it,” said Joanne Kreise. “For a short period of time, he had the boat tied up to the channel marker and an anchor. He […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
CAPE CORAL 13-year-old arrested for allegedly getting involved in hit-and-run with stolen car, fleeing from Cape Coral police A teen was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly getting involved in a hit-and-run with a stolen car and then fleeing from police.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Multiple units fighting structure fire in Cape Coral Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family. “We came out one day, this boat was here, there was someone living on it,” said Joanne Kreise. “For a short period of time, he had the boat tied up to the channel marker and an anchor. He […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
CAPE CORAL 13-year-old arrested for allegedly getting involved in hit-and-run with stolen car, fleeing from Cape Coral police A teen was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly getting involved in a hit-and-run with a stolen car and then fleeing from police.
FILE: This photo taken Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, shows Robbie’s, a business that offers tourists and visitors diverse recreational marine activities in Islamorada, Fla. Tourism is a $2.7 billion industry in the Keys, supporting 54 percent of all jobs in the island chain, according to Monroe County’s Tourist Development Council. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) Hurricane Irma is still leaving businesses flat in the Florida Keys, three months after the storm hit the state. The Keys normally attract more than 3 million tourists a year, bringing in nearly $3 billion annually and accounting for more than half of the islands’ economy. The busy tourist season in the Keys starts the day after Christmas, and there are plenty of things to do – fishing, diving or feeding the tarpon. But the challenge in areas like Islamorada is finding a place to stay. Many of the big resorts remain closed after being battered by Hurricane Irma, reports CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca. Sometimes it can be easy to forget Irma was ever here. But the giveaway at a waterfront restaurant is the empty chairs. “Tourism, that is the lifeblood of the Florida Keys,” said Andy Newman, communications director of the Florida Keys and Key West tourism council. Tourism accounts for 60 percent of the Keys’ economy overall and more than half of the island’s jobs. “We’re down about 28 percent in available hotel rooms. Well, you know, if we don’t have hotel rooms… then how can you possibly be up or as busy,” Newman said, adding that it “impacts everybody.” The problem is most severe in Islamorada, where nearly 70 percent of the hotel rooms are out of commission. Councilman and restaurant owner Mike Forster is feeling that impact. “You can’t stay here but you can play here,” Forster said. Fewer heads in beds translates to fewer hungry mouths to feed at Forster’s restaurant. His business is down 50 percent. “Everything we have here is available, it’s ready to go. All the merchants are ready, the businesses are open, but we’re just missing…bedrooms,” Forster said. Islamorada is the self-proclaimed sport fishing capital of the world. The fish are still biting, but Steve Leopold can’t hook any customers on his charter boat. “How busy are you usually between the holidays?” Villafranca asked him. “We’re booked every day. We fish every day. And sometimes multiple trips per day,” Leopold said. “But this year?” “We have zero,” Leopold said. In September, the Category 4 hurricane slammed into the Keys with 130 mph winds, destroying more than 1,100 homes and leaving behind $500 million in damage. Resorts have been racing to finish repairs in time for the winter season, but some properties will be closed until next fall. Don Zinner owns the Lookout Lodge, a 10-bedroom boutique hotel that re-opened quickly after suffering only minimal damage. “We’re gonna be fine,” Zinner said. “You don’t have a lot of competition right now,” Villafranca pointed out. “Not particularly. Not for rooms,” Zinner said. “But do you want that competition?” “Absolutely,” Zinner said. Mort and Harriet Cohen from California have been visiting the Keys for 15 years. “Once you get a place to stay, the restaurants are open, the weather is beautiful. It is the Florida Keys,” Mort said. Some resorts are using this time to remodel to their properties, but some small business owners we spoke with say it may take a full year to recover their losses.