LCSO: Lehigh Acres investigation underwayRock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene 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.Â
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 investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene 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.Â
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.
U.S. Sugar Corporation Mill and Railroad, Clewiston, Hendry County. Credit South Florida Water Management District It’s become a major talking point in the race for governor. Some candidates are accusing each other of taking donations from the sugar industry, and others are even blaming that industry for causing the algae crisis. Candidates on both sides of the aisle accuse the sugar industry of contributing to the fertilizer runoff that makes algae grow. So we reached out to the National Institute for Money in State Politics, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that tracks campaign spending to find out who has accepted donations from the industry. They crunched the numbers and found that in this election cycle, the two largest sugar companies, U.S. Sugar Corporation and Florida Crystals Corporation, spent more than $7.5 million in Florida on a variety of races, including the governor’s race. We checked campaign finance records and found those same two companies donated $425,000 directly to Commissioner Adam Putnam’s political action committee, Florida Grown PC. DATABASE: Search the Florida Campaign Finance Records Our review of the financial disclosure data from the Florida Division of Elections showed that none of the other candidates, nor their political action committees, received donations from U.S. Sugar or Florida Crystals. While some people who live around Lake Okeechobee told us they blame the sugar industry for creating the algae crisis, others say their towns depend on the industry to survive. We reached out to both U.S. Sugar and Florida Crystals and have not heard back. Commissioner Adam Putnam sent us this statement: “Governor Rick Scott’s continued leadership to expedite federal funds so the state can accelerate repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee is critical to addressing the water issues facing our state. We must also ensure the Army Corps of Engineers does its job and reevaluates the discharge process. In Florida, I have led the fight to restore both the health and flow of our water resources in recent years. Measures adopted in the Everglades Agricultural Area have effectively reduced the phosphorus loads by 70 percent.” Statements from other candidates: FROM RON DESANTIS CAMPAIGN “Florida’s economy and our way of life is linked to our land, waterways and natural resources. Ron DeSantis is the only conservative in this race standing with the business owners and residents who are demanding clean water from Southwest Florida to the Treasure Coast.” FROM ANDREW GILLUM CAMPAIGN “We haven’t accepted sugar donations, and the Everglades deserves much more than a hollow campaign pledge — it’s not as if the industry was going to actually back any of our opponents. Andrew’s visited with workers in the industry; we need someone who is willing to bring all the sides together on a real solution that puts science first. Demonizing an industry that employs thousands of Floridians, including lots of people of color, does nothing to get us there.” FROM GWEN GRAHAM CAMPAIGN “The sugar industry gave to Graham’s congressional campaign but didn’t stop her from sponsoring legislation to protect the Everglades or signing the Now or Neverglades Pledge. In April, she donated the contribution to support the Indian Riverkeeper, a nonprofit that advocates for the Indian River Lagoon.” FROM JEFF GREENE CAMPAIGN “Jeff Greene isn’t accepting contributions over $100 from anyone, and isn’t taking money from any special interest — including Big Sugar. When he gets to Tallahassee, the only interest he will serve is that of the people of Florida.” FROM CHRIS KING CAMPAIGN “I’m running for governor to shake up conventional politics in Florida –– and that includes putting an end to the vise grip Big Sugar holds on Florida’s environment. I was proud to be the first candidate in a generation to stand up to sugar corporations and we’ve changed the debate in Florida, forcing our competitors from the political establishment to stand up to sugar and give back their campaign cash.” FROM PHILIP LEVINE CAMPAIGN “The Mayor has not, and will not accept any contributions from the Sugar industry.”