LCEC to stage outreach tent in Sanibel LCEC announced that they will stage an outreach tent at 1700 Periwinkle Way on Monday, October 14.
Fort Myers Beach works to recover from Hurricane Milton For the first time since Hurricane Milton ravaged the area, Fort Myers Beach officially reopened to the public Saturday morning.
North end of Manasota Key open to residents and businesses According to Charlotte County, the north end of Manasota Key opened to residents and businesses at 4 p.m on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Harry Chapin Food Bank holds emergency food distributions after Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, many Southwest Florida residents are facing increased hardship, including food insecurity.
Charlotte County to hold news conference regarding Milton Charlotte County is set to hold a news conference to provide an update on its response to Hurricane Milton.
President Biden approves federal aid for Florida after Hurricane Milton President Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida following the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Milton.
ENGLEWOOD Hurricane Milton survivors face delays as FEMA aid remains unavailable In the wake of Hurricane Milton, many Floridians are facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives, but financial assistance from the government is in short supply.
FORT MYERS Debris drop-off sites in Lee County In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Lee County officials have announced the planned opening of multiple public debris drop-off sites to aid residents in managing storm damage.
The weather authority A drier start to the weekend with a few showers expected The Weather Authority says we are starting out the day with temperatures feeling rather pleasant in the low 70s under partly cloudy skies.
What’s open and closed after Hurricane Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen.
SANIBEL/CAPTIVA Recovery efforts on Sanibel and Captiva after Milton Crews have opened the Sanibel causeway to everyone, even those without a hurricane re-entry pass, but the city asks that people avoid the island unless they live there or need to travel there for business.
CAPE CORAL Boat pulled away by storm surge lands in Cape Coral backyard A boat built by a father and son smashed into pieces after Hurricane Milton. Not only did the boat wash onto shore, but it washed into the seawall of someone’s home on McGregor Boulevard.
MANASOTA KEY Residents hope to return home to Manasota Key Life will never be the same for people living on Manasota Key. Right now, only emergency services and county officials are allowed on the island.
Man rescued by two Charlotte County residents during Milton Two Charlotte County men saved an evacuee during Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night.
MATLACHA Impact on local businesses on Matlacha after Milton Residents are focused on rebuilding one brick at a time.
LCEC to stage outreach tent in Sanibel LCEC announced that they will stage an outreach tent at 1700 Periwinkle Way on Monday, October 14.
Fort Myers Beach works to recover from Hurricane Milton For the first time since Hurricane Milton ravaged the area, Fort Myers Beach officially reopened to the public Saturday morning.
North end of Manasota Key open to residents and businesses According to Charlotte County, the north end of Manasota Key opened to residents and businesses at 4 p.m on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Harry Chapin Food Bank holds emergency food distributions after Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, many Southwest Florida residents are facing increased hardship, including food insecurity.
Charlotte County to hold news conference regarding Milton Charlotte County is set to hold a news conference to provide an update on its response to Hurricane Milton.
President Biden approves federal aid for Florida after Hurricane Milton President Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Florida following the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Milton.
ENGLEWOOD Hurricane Milton survivors face delays as FEMA aid remains unavailable In the wake of Hurricane Milton, many Floridians are facing the daunting task of rebuilding their lives, but financial assistance from the government is in short supply.
FORT MYERS Debris drop-off sites in Lee County In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Lee County officials have announced the planned opening of multiple public debris drop-off sites to aid residents in managing storm damage.
The weather authority A drier start to the weekend with a few showers expected The Weather Authority says we are starting out the day with temperatures feeling rather pleasant in the low 70s under partly cloudy skies.
What’s open and closed after Hurricane Milton In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are beginning to reopen.
SANIBEL/CAPTIVA Recovery efforts on Sanibel and Captiva after Milton Crews have opened the Sanibel causeway to everyone, even those without a hurricane re-entry pass, but the city asks that people avoid the island unless they live there or need to travel there for business.
CAPE CORAL Boat pulled away by storm surge lands in Cape Coral backyard A boat built by a father and son smashed into pieces after Hurricane Milton. Not only did the boat wash onto shore, but it washed into the seawall of someone’s home on McGregor Boulevard.
MANASOTA KEY Residents hope to return home to Manasota Key Life will never be the same for people living on Manasota Key. Right now, only emergency services and county officials are allowed on the island.
Man rescued by two Charlotte County residents during Milton Two Charlotte County men saved an evacuee during Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night.
MATLACHA Impact on local businesses on Matlacha after Milton Residents are focused on rebuilding one brick at a time.
Cruz Arrest. Credit: State Attorney’s Office via CBS Miami. Nikolas Cruz, the self-confessed Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter, says there were demons and voices in his head as police captured and cuffed the killer on the day of the worst school shooting in Florida history. The State Attorney’s Office released BSO body cam video Friday afternoon. It gives us a glimpse into the moments right after Nikolas Cruz was arrested from the body camera of Sgt. Gregory Lacerra of the Broward Sheriff’s Office. WATCH THE POLICE BODY CAM VIDEO HERE: With Cruz on the ground and handcuffed, he immediately started talking about demons. Lacerra asks Cruz, “What’s going on? What’s going on today bro?” Cruz replies, “Demons man.” “Demons?” asks Lacerra. “Voices and demons,” says Cruz then asks, “Where are the voices?” Then Cruz curses “What the (bleep)? Where the (bleep) am I? What happened?” Another deputy can be heard saying, “Shut up,” and Lacerra says, “Just be quiet.” At the end of the video, there is the sound of someone crying. The video was recorded about 90 minutes after the shooting. School surveillance cameras captured Cruz fleeing the school right after the rampage and blending in with other students. Surveillance cameras also captured Cruz at a nearby Walmart ordering a drink and calmly sitting at a McDonald’s with the brother of a student that Cruz had just shot and seriously injured. The investigation revealed that Cruz even asked that boy for a ride. About 50 minutes after that McDonald’s encounter, he was captured. During the interrogation, Detective Curcio would flat out tell Cruz he did not believe he was actually hearing voices. Cruz: “To me, it’s me and then my bad side.” Curcio: “I understand. Everybody’s got a quote good and bad side. There’s people.” Cruz: “No. It’s a voice. The voice is in here. And then it’s me. It’s just regular me just trying to be a good person.” Curcio: “Okay. But obviously, again, when you say it’s a voice, it’s you. It’s all you.” Cruz: “What do you mean?” Curcio: “The voice is you as well.” Cruz: “There’s– yeah.” Curcio: “The voice didn’t force you do anything right.” Cruz: “No the voice did. It’s two voices. There’s one half that’s a good and then the bad.” Nikolas Cruz has received a lot of mental health counseling and care over the years. However, the Commission that investigated the shooting said Cruz was never diagnosed with a serious mental illness. The Commission also said that Cruz discontinued mental health treatment once he turned 18. Cruz is accused of killing 17 students and faculty and wounding 17 others at the school in Parkland in February 2018. He is also accused of assaulting a jail corrections officer while in custody. He faces the death penalty if convicted. The trial is expected to begin in early 2020 but no exact date has been set.