Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse materialSword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail
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.
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.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
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.
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.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Top-flight recruits committed to Villanova, North Carolina, Arizona, Florida, Auburn, Maryland, Memphis and Virginia Tech will soon play in Fort Myers. The 46th annual Culligan City of Palms Classic features six of the top 25 players in the current ESPN 100 Class of 2019 college basketball recruiting rankings. The event returns this year to Suncoast Credit Union Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College from Dec. 17-22. Mike Krzyzewski, Roy Williams and other college basketball luminaries have appeared in the stands over the years for what has become a must-see talent showcase. “This year’s field proves once again why the Culligan City of Palms Classic is the No. 1 high school tournament in America,” tournament Executive Director John Naylor said. “You’d be hard-pressed to find this much basketball talent in one place anywhere in the world.” Cole Anthony, now at national powerhouse Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia) after an offseason transfer, supplies the brightest star power, along with the duo of Vernon Carey Jr. and Scottie Barnes from defending City of Palms champion University School (Fort Lauderdale). All three are listed within the top five of their respective recruiting classes in ESPN’s rankings. The trio remain uncommitted, but nine players from the ESPN 100 who’ve chosen elite NCAA schools are also City of Palms-bound: Josh Green, IMG Academy (Bradenton) — Arizona Armando Bacot, IMG Academy (Bradenton) — North Carolina D.J. Jeffries, Olive Branch (Olive Branch, Mississippi) — Memphis Tre Mann, The Villages Charter School (The Villages) — Florida Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, IMG Academy (Bradenton) — Villanova Isaac Okoro, McEachern (Powder Springs, Georgia) — Auburn Makhi Mitchell, Woodrow Wilson (District Heights, Maryland) — Maryland Anthony Harris, Paul VI (Fairfax, Virginia) — Virginia Tech Tyrell Jones, West Oaks Academy (Orlando) — Auburn The field of teams for this year’s Culligan City of Palms Classic is just as impressive, with five of the top 10 schools in the Ballislife.com Fab 50 national rankings. Oak Hill is No. 2 on that list, followed by IMG Academy (Bradenton) at No. 4, University School at No. 5, Imhotep Charter School (Philadelphia) at No. 7 and Paul VI (Fairfax, Virginia) at No. 9. The event begins with free admission to a clash between intracity rivals Fort Myers and Canterbury on Monday, Dec. 17 at 12:30 p.m. Also new this year is the five-game North Law Firm City of Palms Premiere, a one-day showcase featuring five teams from the tournament’s 16-team main draw with five more Florida programs in a one-day event on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Lehigh Senior High School. Single-day preferred, reserved and general admission tickets are now on sale. Six-day preferred and reserved packages are also available, and so is a VIP parking pass. For prices and seating information, visit cityofpalmsclassic.com, call 1-800-440-7469 or visit the Suncoast Credit Union Arena box office at 13351 FSW Parkway or the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall box office at 13350 FSW Parkway, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.