Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest ; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recoveredHendry County rolls out cameras for new school zone safety program
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 new school zone safety program 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.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
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 new school zone safety program 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.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale works against Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Saturday July 1, 2017. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) Spring training will kickoff in Southwest Florida on February, 22. Fort Myers is the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins. Boston Red Sox train at JetBlue Park: 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913 Minnesota Twins train at Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex: 14100 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912 MORE: Cubs to make rare spring training appearance in SWFL Red Sox spring training schedule Thursday, Feb. 22: Northeastern/Boston College, 1:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23: Minnesota, 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24: Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25: Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26: at Pittsburgh, Bradenton Tuesday, Feb. 27: St. Louis, 1:05 p.m.; at Minnesota, Fort Myers, 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28: Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 1: at Houston, West Palm Beach Friday, March 2: at St. Louis, Jupiter Saturday, March 3: N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 4: at Baltimore, Sarasota Monday, March 5: No game Tuesday, March 6: at Tampa Bay, Port Charlotte Wednesday, March 7: Minnesota, 1:05 p.m.; at Philadelphia, Clearwater Thursday, March 8: Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m. Friday, March 9: at Miami, Viera Saturday, March 10: at Minnesota, Fort Myers Sunday, March 11: Baltimore (ss), 1:05 p.m. Monday, March 12: at Toronto, Dunedin Tuesday, March 13: No game Wednesday, March 14: at Minnesota, Fort Myers Thursday, March 15: Toronto, 1:05 p.m. Friday, March 16: Minnesota (ss), 6:05 p.m. Saturday, March 17: Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 18: at Pittsburgh (ss), Bradenton Monday, March 19: Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 20: Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 21: at Tampa Bay, Port Charlotte Thursday, March 22: at Baltimore, Sarasota Friday, March 23: at N.Y. Yankees, Tampa Saturday, March 24: Houston, 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 25: at Minnesota, Fort Myers Monday, March 26: Chicago, 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 27: Chicago, 1:05 p.m. Twins spring training schedule Thursday, Feb. 22: University of Minnesota, 6:05 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23: at Boston, Fort Myers, 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24: at Baltimore, Sarasota, 6:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25: Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26: St. Louis, 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27: Boston, 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28: Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m.; at Houston, West Palm Beach, 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 1: at St. Louis, Jupiter, 1:05 p.m. Friday, March 2: Toronto, 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 3: at Toronto, Dunedin, 1:07 p.m. Sunday, March 4: Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m. Monday, March 5: at Philadelphia, Clearwater, 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 6: Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 7: at Boston, Fort Myers, 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 8: No game Friday, March 9: at Tampa Bay, Port Charlotte, 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 10: Boston, 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 11: at Tampa Bay, Port Charlotte, 1:05 p.m. Monday, March 12: at N.Y. Yankees, Tampa, 6:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 13: Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 14: Boston, 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 15: at Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m. Friday, March 16: Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m.; at Boston, Fort Myers, 6:05 p.m. Saturday, March 17: at Pittsburgh, Bradenton, 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 18: Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. Monday, March 19: at Pittsburgh, Bradenton, 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 20: No game Wednesday, March 21: Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. Thursday, March 22: N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Friday, March 23: Houston, 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 24: at Baltimore, Sarasota, 6:05 p.m. Sunday, March 25: Boston, 1:05 p.m. Monday, March 26: No game Tuesday, March 27: at Washington (in D.C.)