the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
This photo provided on Tuesday April 16, 2019 by the Paris Fire Brigade shows fire fighters working at the burning Notre Dame cathedral, Monday April 15, 2019. Experts assessed the blackened shell of Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Tuesday morning to establish next steps to save what remains after a devastating fire destroyed much of the cathedral that had survived almost 900 years of history. (Benoit Moser, BSPP via AP) Dozens of fundraisers are cropping up to help pay for what is expected to be a long and laborious effort to repair France’s beloved Notre Dame cathedral after it was ravaged by fire Monday. Several of France’s wealthiest families have pledged to contribute more than $500 million to spearhead the project. Dr. Emily Guerry, senior lecturer in Medieval European history at Britain’s University of Kent, told CBS News that bringing the more than 850-year-old church back to its former glory could take 20 to 40 years. French President Emmanuel Macron, who pledged to launch a national fundraiser, on Tuesday vowed to proceed much faster and rebuild in a little as five years. Here are ways to contribute to the reconstruction of Notre Dame. Friends of Notre Dame “Friends of Notre Dame” is a 501(c)(3) public charity established by the Archbishop of Paris and the Diocese of Paris to fund the structure’s regular maintenance, repairs and renovation. The French government previously paid for the work, but no longer do. The group details the historic site’s decay before the fire, noting that it “is in desperate need of attention.” Separate from the fire-related damage, the cathedral’s pinnacles, gargoyles, finials, crockets and railings, stonework, stained glass, and flying buttresses are all in need of repair, according to the site. It’s unclear how many people have contributed to the campaign since yesterday’s fire, but an overwhelming number of visitors reportedly crashed the site in its aftermath. It is now back up and running. Before the fire, the fundraiser was seeking to raise roughly $110 million for repairs. The French Heritage Society The French Heritage Society, dedicated to preserving France’s rich architectural and cultural heritage in both the U.S. and France, has launched a Notre Dame Fire Restoration Fund that as of Tuesday afternoon had raised $40,000 from more than 500 individuals. The fund has been established “to accept donations for the restoration work that will be necessary as a result of the devastating fire at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris,” according to the site. Executive director Jennifer Herlein said the organization will make a grant directly to the restoration project via its contacts at Notre Dame. “Obviously, Notre Dame has special importance for many reasons, and what’s beautiful is individuals are able to come together and collectively make a difference,” Herlein told CBS MoneyWatch. Fondation du Patrimoine The Fondation du Patrimoine, or the Heritage Foundation, funds restoration projects at historical sites across France and has launched a fundraiser dedicated to repairing Notre Dame. Supporters had pledged more than $4 million by Tuesday afternoon, according to The Wall Street Journal. La Fondation Avenir du Patrimoine a Paris La Fondation Avenir du Patrimoine a Paris, or the Future Foundation of Heritage in Paris, is seeking donations in the amounts of 50-5,000 euros, while warning against contributing to private fundraisers. “IMPORTANT: The Notre Dame Foundation on April 16 is launching an international effort to collect donations. It advises prudence regarding multiple private French or foreign fundraisers whose surge has coincided with the event,” the foundation said in a tweet. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception A spokesperson for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Catholic church in North America, said the institution felt compelled to help its “sister church in Paris.” It has launched a fundraising campaign that so far has raised about $25,000 that will go directly to helping rebuild the storied cathedral. “The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception encourages those whose lives have been touched by this iconic Cathedral to support the effort to resurrect and rebuild this church which has touched the hearts and souls of the world,” its donation page reads. GoFundMe Dozens of campaigns related to the Notre Dame fire have sprouted on popular crowdfunding website GoFundMe, including one from a virtual organization called Catholic Connect that has raised nearly $9,000. — Haley Ott contributed to this report