LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
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.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
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.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
Caloosahatchee FC Crews are working to extinguish the flames of several fires still burning Sunday morning across Southwest Florida. A travel advisory is in effect for mile markers 107 to 95 on Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Officials are listing the official cause of the Flag Pond, Greenway and 116th Ave fires as lighting. #FlagPondFire #GreenwayFire #116thAveSEFire the official cause for these #wildfires LIGHTNING #FLFire #Flwildfire pic.twitter.com/We0Z9HwtdR — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 Collier County ‘116th Avenue SE’ fire This fire has burned 8,000 acres and is 45 percent contained, according to the Florida Forest Service on Sunday. A hunting camp was destroyed and one structure is threatened, Florida Forest Service officials said. Incident 102 #116thAveSEFire has grown to 7,000 acres with 40% contained. 1 structure is currently threatened and 1 hunting camp was destroyed. Wildland firefighters continue to work around the clock to increase containment. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire @GN_Fire @CollierEM — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 ‘Flag Pond’ fire This fire has burned 2,600 acres and is 100 percent contained as of Sunday, Greater Naples Fire said on Twitter. #FlagPondFire is now 2,600 acres and 90% contained. Wildland firefighters worked through the night and containment lines are holding. Mop up will continue throughout the day to extinguish any hot spots or flare ups. pic.twitter.com/b5d0bcqKeB — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 24, 2018 ‘Greenway’ fire These flames scorched 6,600 acres and is 20 percent contained, according to the Florida Forest Service on Sunday. An RV home was burned in Sabal Palm. Incident 99 #GreenwayFire is now 6,500 acres and 15% contained. Incident 102 #116thAveSEFire is 7,200 acres and 45% contained. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 Greater Naples fire officials said residents and visitors in the Sabal Park, Verona Walk and Winding Cypress areas should stay alert. Everglades Boulevard has closed, according to fire officials. 52nd Avenue to Sabal Palm remains shut down. ROAD CLOSURES: 52nd Ave SE to Sabal Palm remain closed to the public. Everglades Blvd is now closed. Road closures allow first responders to focus on containing the #wildfire #FLFire #Flwildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 “Looking at your back door and seeing this, would you be comfortable sleeping at night?” said Naples resident. Firefighters continue to battle the Greenway fire now working through the Sabal Palm area. One occupied RV/home was lost. Several other structures were saved. Further fire progression this evening is expected to move slowly to the NE with no homes in direct pathway. pic.twitter.com/8LUSk8U833 — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 25, 2018 Hendry County ‘West Boundary’ fire This fire has charred 2,200 acres and is 50 percent contained, the Florida Forest Service said Sunday via Twitter. #WestBoundaryFire is holding at 2,200 acres and 50% containment. Wildland firefighters are transitioning to night operations #wildfire #Flfires #Flwildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 LEE COUNTY ‘Water Plant’ fire This fire was extinguished but was rekindled Sunday afternoon. It is currently 20 acres. Multiple crews are responding. The fire is located just south of RSW. #WaterPlantFire #LeeCounty 20 acres, with helicopter, fixed wing, and 3 medium dozers on scene working to contain #wildfire 📸 @MichaelBraunNP pic.twitter.com/kbM7TtGnGG — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 @FFS_cafc en route to a #wildfire located South of RSW. Dozers are working on the 10 acre fire. Wildland firefighters are seeing extreme fire behavior. #FLFire #Flwildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 Smoky conditions in SWFL Fire crews are urging people to remain vigilant as smoke billows from fires burning across Southwest Florida. Smoke is covering a good portion of southern Collier County including Marco Island. There is no need to call 9-1-1 for smoke in the air unless you actually see flames.Please Retweet @winknews @NBC2 @ABC7SWFL @ndn @Fox4Now @ImmFire_PIO pic.twitter.com/obMSRc27rO — North Collier Fire Rescue (@NCFRPio) March 24, 2018 FIRE RISK: “Moderate” fire danger level for Collier County today 03.25.18. – Please use caution with any outdoor burning activities. pic.twitter.com/voMcgCjFyv — Immokalee Fire (@ImmFire_PIO) March 25, 2018