CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
Betsy’s Healthy Fruit Pizza with Peanut Butter. Credit: Betsy Opyt / betsysbest.com As you’re enjoying the outdoors this summer heat, it’s easy to get dehydrated. So we asked registered dietician Betsy Opyt to help us come up with snacks that sneak in hydration. She says keeping kids hydrated in the summer isn’t hard at all, as long as you include foods they enjoy. What kid doesn’t love pizza? You can try a watermelon fruit-based pizza snack. It’s a great one for the kids and super easy to make. All you’ll do is take your child’s favorite fruits and you top it on a slice of watermelon. Then adding a little bit of plant protein to it because you want to keep the kids balanced with their nutrition. Healthy Fruit Pizza Recipe Directions: Step 1: Slice the watermelon 1 in thick horizontal so you have a circle piece like a pizza. Step 2: Slice like a pizza in 8 slices and start arranging the fruit, mint, cacao nibs and coconut on top. Step 3: Mix peanut Butter and coconut oil in a small bowl until it is a thin consistency. Drizzle on top and serve. Step 4: Enjoy your healthy fruit pizza! With the leftover fruit that you have you can easily make an on-the-go spa water for the kids. Put the water in a BPA-free plastic bags and freeze it so it thaws in their lunchbox. Add a little bit of electrolytes to them and now you have a sports drink on the go. The last one is chia seeds. Chia seeds are one of the most hydrating foods, contains omega-3 fatty acids and calcium. This easy chia seed pudding recipe is simple with only a few ingredients: Apple Pie Chia Pudding Ingredients 12 oz. almond milk (or coconut milk), divided 1 Tbsp almond butter 4 Tbsp chia seeds 1/4 cup apple chips broken into small pieces (or sliced apple) 1 tsp cinnamon Pinch of sea salt 4-5 drops liquid Stevia (or honey) Directions For Betsy’s Chia Seed Pudding Step 1: Add Betsy’s Best Gourmet Almond Butter and ¼ cup of the milk to a jar with a lid. Step 2: Stir with a spoon until Betsy’s Best dissolves. Step 3: Add remaining milk and all other ingredients to jar and close lid tightly. Step 4: Shake for a few seconds and place in refrigerator for 5 minutes. Step 5: Remove and shake again. Step 6: Let sit in refrigerator another 5 minutes. Step 7: Remove and shake one more time or stir with spoon until chia jells evenly. MORE: Click here to check out more recipes on healthy snack alternatives from last week!