FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man found guilty of manslaughter A 47-year-old man from Fort Myers has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing his neighbor multiple times in 2022.
SNIP Collier volunteer traps her 1000th feral cat A Spay and Neuter Initiative Program has reached a milestone as a Collier County volunteer has captured 1,000 feral cats.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
ESTERO Everblades head coach Brad Ralph captures 500th career win Florida Everblades head coach Brad Ralph becomes just the fourth coach in ECHL history to record 500 career regular season wins.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man found guilty of manslaughter A 47-year-old man from Fort Myers has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing his neighbor multiple times in 2022.
SNIP Collier volunteer traps her 1000th feral cat A Spay and Neuter Initiative Program has reached a milestone as a Collier County volunteer has captured 1,000 feral cats.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
ESTERO Everblades head coach Brad Ralph captures 500th career win Florida Everblades head coach Brad Ralph becomes just the fourth coach in ECHL history to record 500 career regular season wins.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
Fire crews working at the site of the Greenway fire in Collier County on March 28. Fire crews are still working to contain the Greenway fire in Collier County on Thursday. In a week, the fire burned more than 25 square miles – about half the size of the City of Fort Myers. Collier County ‘Greenway’ fire The Greenway fire in the Picayune Strand State Forest has burned 16,876 acres and is 70 percent contained as of Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Forest Service. Planned burnout along U.S. 41 Portions of U.S. 41 reopened around 5:43 p.m. following a seven-mile planned burnout, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A burnout was planned and intended to burn out the remainder of fuels for a fire to prevent future flaring up. The closure prompted Collier County Public Schools to announce some early dismissals to allow for parents and kids to get through the area before road closures. Children were encouraged to be picked up by 12:30 p.m. from the following schools: Everglades City School Lely Elementary School Lely High School Manatee Elementary School Manatee Middle School Marco Island Academy New Beginnings Naples Phoenix Naples Classes will continue for children who remain at the schools, according to a spokesperson for Collier schools. No buses going to and from the impacted areas will be available Thursday. The following portions of U.S. 41 will close at 1 p.m. as forestry crews conduct a seven-mile burn, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. U.S. 41 is closed from Six L’s Farm Road to State Road 29, according to the FHP. San Marco Road at U.S. 41 — drivers will not be able to make left or right turns Traffic from Port of the Islands can travel eastbound by making a right turn at U.S. 41 The roads will be closed for approximately four hours, according to the FHP. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route of travel during this closure period and to travel with patience. Crews will be working with multiple agencies as smoke may decrease visibility near U.S. 41. “Winds will be out of the Southeast, this afternoon, which will push the fire to the Northwest and back into a previously burned area,” said Mike Weston, Center Manager for Caloosahatchee Forestry Center. “We are coordinating with Florida Highway Patrol, Collier Seminole State Park, and Seminole Tribe Fire, for the parts of the fire near US-41.” Updated map pic.twitter.com/tglu10ZJvI — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 28, 2018 Southwest Florida Fire Danger Indices Fire danger risk is still “high” in Collier County on Thursday. The fire danger risk in Lee County was “very high.” FIRE RISK: “HIGH” fire danger level for Collier County today 03.29.18. – Outdoor burning activities should be kept to a minimum. pic.twitter.com/PBbDnUG953 — Greater Naples Fire (@GN_Fire) March 29, 2018 Hendry County ‘West Boundary’ fire This fire has charred 2,642 acres and is 90 percent contained as of Thursday evening, according to the Caloosahatchee Forestry Center. #WestBoundaryFire is 2,642 acres and 90% contained. Wildland firefighters continue to monitor and patrol containment lines. #Flwildfire #wildfire #FlFire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 29, 2018 Stay prepared SWFL The Florida Forest Service has not issued any mandatory evacuations, but officials stress being prepared in the event they need to leave their homes. COLLIER COUNTY RESIDENTS: There are no evacuations at this time. Heightened awareness is key, should the threat arrive for road closures and evacuations. Have a plan, gather important documents and medications, plan for any pets or livestock. #GreenwayFire pic.twitter.com/Q5y2MSagvg — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 27, 2018 WINK News anchor Lois Thome goes over the 5 P’s of an evacuation: