At least 1 SWFL local confirmed injured in New Orleans attackPlane carrying 4 crashes at Naples Airport
FORT MYERS At least 1 SWFL local confirmed injured in New Orleans attack A 19-year-old woman from Fort Myers was among those injured when a man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 10 others.
NAPLES Plane carrying 4 crashes at Naples Airport Officials are investigating why a plane containing four people crashed at the Naples Airport.
IMMOKALEE 5th annual Rockabillaque Florida to take place at Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee Get ready for the fifth annual Rockabillaque Florida at the Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee, a mid-century celebration with a modern-day twist.
FORT MYERS South Seas job fair to take place at Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon Are you looking for work? Well, next week, South Seas on Captiva Island is holding a two-day interactive job fair.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents urged to conserve water amid shortage The Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer, one of Cape Coral’s primary water sources, is critically low, resulting in a water shortage in the northern parts of the city.
Driver ejected in fatal 3-vehicle crash in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle crash in Lee County, where a driver was ejected from his seat and killed.
CBS News Here’s what’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2025 The new year, 2025, is upon us. While banks, post offices and major stock exchanges are closed on New Year’s Day, which is a federal holiday, you’ll find that many retailers will be open, although hours may be limited.
the weather authority Slightly above-average temps this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking dense fog this Wednesday morning, then slightly above-average afternoon temperatures.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers homeowner uses resourcefulness after FEMA ultimatum Roger Horton’s house is getting a 13.7 foot FEMA regulated facelift. His North Fort Myers home flooded during Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers rings in 2025 with vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration The fog may have rolled in, but it hasn’t stopped crowds from gathering in downtown Fort Myers for the city’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration, the Downtown Countdown, to ring in 2025.
Crash on Alligator Alley highlights risks for roadside workers A Florida Department of Transportation road ranger is lucky to be alive after he was nearly hit by a car on the side of Interstate 75 while helping a stranded motorist.
NAPLES Naples cancels annual NYE fireworks, drawing community criticism The City of Naples has canceled its annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display near the Naples Pier, and now county leaders are voicing their displeasure and accusing the city of poor planning.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral celebrates New Year’s Eve with family fun and fireworks Cape Coral is ringing in the new year with a vibrant celebration featuring food, music, games, and not one but two ball drops, offering something for everyone in the family.
New Year’s resolution tips ahead of 2025 As one year ends and another begins, it’s common for us to think of changes we want to make.
PUNTA GORDA Remembering fallen Marine, victim of murder-suicide 1 year ago A Marine was shot and killed at the Port of the Islands Resort on New Year’s Eve last year by a former employee, but his memory lives on in Angels for Heroes.
FORT MYERS At least 1 SWFL local confirmed injured in New Orleans attack A 19-year-old woman from Fort Myers was among those injured when a man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 10 others.
NAPLES Plane carrying 4 crashes at Naples Airport Officials are investigating why a plane containing four people crashed at the Naples Airport.
IMMOKALEE 5th annual Rockabillaque Florida to take place at Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee Get ready for the fifth annual Rockabillaque Florida at the Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee, a mid-century celebration with a modern-day twist.
FORT MYERS South Seas job fair to take place at Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon Are you looking for work? Well, next week, South Seas on Captiva Island is holding a two-day interactive job fair.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents urged to conserve water amid shortage The Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer, one of Cape Coral’s primary water sources, is critically low, resulting in a water shortage in the northern parts of the city.
Driver ejected in fatal 3-vehicle crash in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle crash in Lee County, where a driver was ejected from his seat and killed.
CBS News Here’s what’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2025 The new year, 2025, is upon us. While banks, post offices and major stock exchanges are closed on New Year’s Day, which is a federal holiday, you’ll find that many retailers will be open, although hours may be limited.
the weather authority Slightly above-average temps this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking dense fog this Wednesday morning, then slightly above-average afternoon temperatures.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers homeowner uses resourcefulness after FEMA ultimatum Roger Horton’s house is getting a 13.7 foot FEMA regulated facelift. His North Fort Myers home flooded during Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers rings in 2025 with vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration The fog may have rolled in, but it hasn’t stopped crowds from gathering in downtown Fort Myers for the city’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration, the Downtown Countdown, to ring in 2025.
Crash on Alligator Alley highlights risks for roadside workers A Florida Department of Transportation road ranger is lucky to be alive after he was nearly hit by a car on the side of Interstate 75 while helping a stranded motorist.
NAPLES Naples cancels annual NYE fireworks, drawing community criticism The City of Naples has canceled its annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display near the Naples Pier, and now county leaders are voicing their displeasure and accusing the city of poor planning.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral celebrates New Year’s Eve with family fun and fireworks Cape Coral is ringing in the new year with a vibrant celebration featuring food, music, games, and not one but two ball drops, offering something for everyone in the family.
New Year’s resolution tips ahead of 2025 As one year ends and another begins, it’s common for us to think of changes we want to make.
PUNTA GORDA Remembering fallen Marine, victim of murder-suicide 1 year ago A Marine was shot and killed at the Port of the Islands Resort on New Year’s Eve last year by a former employee, but his memory lives on in Angels for Heroes.
Doctor shows brain damage to patient. (Credit: Ivanhoe Newswire) There’s a lot in the news about football players and brain trauma. Not so much about domestic violence survivors. Researchers in Phoenix have released a study that shows traumatic brain injury is rampant among them, particularly women in homeless shelters. They’ve released some shocking statistics about how often and how badly the survivors are injured and how that affects their cognitive ability. Now, those women are getting help to return to productive lives. Debbie Davenport needs help navigating through her day. She has trouble with balance after a lifetime of head trauma that started when she was seven. Davenport told Ivanhoe, “I’ve had at least 70 more blows to the head or had my head slammed down to the cement or into walls.” She was part of barrow’s brain trauma study spearheaded by Dr. Glynnis Zieman and social worker Ashley Bridwell. Of 115 homeless women studied, 88 percent had too many blows to the head to count. Eighty one percent had lost consciousness at least once. Few saw a doctor. “You start looking at these cases and you have to ask yourself, y’know, how many of these people were failing, “failing” as a result of the cognitive impairment,” Bridwell said. “Although it is a difficult challenge at the very beginning when patients have a lot of symptoms that have been longstanding, there really are ways to improve people’s lives,” Zieman said. More than 375 people, like Davenport, have come through this barrow program grants cover what patients’ insurance doesn’t. Davenport says it’s turned her life of abuse around. “I’ve learned that I’m strong enough to take care of myself. I’m strong enough to know where it came from and to tell people no,” Davenport explained. Dr. Zieman and Ashley Bridwell published their paper on the study in 2017. They didn’t find the results too surprising because they see the results of repeated concussion every day. But they want to educate others about what’s happening. They also want to expand their program to more homeless shelters around phoenix.