A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70sSouthbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach shut down due to crash
the weather authority A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority says that while it’s a comfortable and cool morning across Southwest Florida, it is going to warm right on up this afternoon into the mid to upper 70s.
Southbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach shut down due to crash According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, all SB lanes and two northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach are closed due to a crash.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
NAPLES Last chance to enjoy Naples Boat Show’s yachts and waterfront fun The Naples Boat Show wraps up on Saturday, offering one last chance for visitors to explore an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and waterfront fun.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash Waterpark hosts hiring event in Cape Coral As chilly temperatures linger, it might be hard to think about the hot, humid days of summer, but SunSplash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is already preparing for the season.
the weather authority Cold Saturday morning, warmer afternoons on the way The Weather Authority says Southwest Florida woke up to the coldest temperatures in 3 years.
Neighbors react to deputy-involved shooting of man with machete New body camera footage shows the moment Charlotte County deputies opened fire on a man armed with a machete.
FORT MYERS 21st annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival underway in Fort Myers The 21st Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival is underway. Despite the colder weather, visitors are enjoying the festivities in Fort Myers.
New video shows alternate angle of I-75 multi-county chase A theft ring in Lee County led to a dramatic car chase involving Paul Fritzson, who allegedly carjacked a couple in Collier County.
Meet the kids benefiting from Naples’ charity wine festival: Kolson’s story The Naples Winter Wine Festival, known as the largest charity wine auction in the world, kicked off on Friday with a focus on benefiting children in Collier County.
the weather authority A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority says that while it’s a comfortable and cool morning across Southwest Florida, it is going to warm right on up this afternoon into the mid to upper 70s.
Southbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach shut down due to crash According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, all SB lanes and two northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Bonita Beach are closed due to a crash.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
NAPLES Last chance to enjoy Naples Boat Show’s yachts and waterfront fun The Naples Boat Show wraps up on Saturday, offering one last chance for visitors to explore an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and waterfront fun.
CAPE CORAL SunSplash Waterpark hosts hiring event in Cape Coral As chilly temperatures linger, it might be hard to think about the hot, humid days of summer, but SunSplash Family Waterpark in Cape Coral is already preparing for the season.
the weather authority Cold Saturday morning, warmer afternoons on the way The Weather Authority says Southwest Florida woke up to the coldest temperatures in 3 years.
Neighbors react to deputy-involved shooting of man with machete New body camera footage shows the moment Charlotte County deputies opened fire on a man armed with a machete.
FORT MYERS 21st annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival underway in Fort Myers The 21st Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival is underway. Despite the colder weather, visitors are enjoying the festivities in Fort Myers.
New video shows alternate angle of I-75 multi-county chase A theft ring in Lee County led to a dramatic car chase involving Paul Fritzson, who allegedly carjacked a couple in Collier County.
Meet the kids benefiting from Naples’ charity wine festival: Kolson’s story The Naples Winter Wine Festival, known as the largest charity wine auction in the world, kicked off on Friday with a focus on benefiting children in Collier County.
flickr/ bayasaa null Cape Coral Fire Marshal Dave Raborn and his team have been inspecting tents for the past week ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. “The one thing that we’re going to look for when we go into the inspection is to make sure that they have three exits out and they’re clear exits and we can get out without any obstruction,” Raborn said. “We’re going to make sure they have fire extinguishers, we’re going to make sure they have the correct signage. If they’re open after dusk we’re going to make sure they have emergency exit lighting.” Fire officials say the most common mistake is fireworks stacked more than 6 feet high. On the Fourth of July, you want your fireworks to explode. You don’t want them to put your cookout in danger. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled thousands of fireworks from four companies, most notably after one boy lost his hand setting off a faulty firework. The fireworks were recalled after it was discovered they were overloaded with pyrotechnics, meant to create a louder sound but they violated federal standards. MORE: Where to celebrate and see Fourth of July fireworks in SWFL According to the safety commission, overloaded fireworks can create large explosions, creating serious hazards for customers — including explosions. Here are all the recalled products, so you can keep your Fourth of July party safe. Grandma’s Fireworks in Indiana recalled 18 types of fireworks, a total of 25,000 units Here are the product names and how much they sold for: Rise in the East – CL1000 – $24-36 a box, $2 individual Safe cracker – $24-36 a box, $3 individual Angry Elf – $39.99 a box Mamba – $20.00 a box, $2 individual Crazy King – KF0168 – $20.00 a box, $2 individual POW! – $32.99 a box Bang – $32.99 a box Crazy Robot Flowers – BW500 – $24-36 a box, $3 individual Frog Balls – FB5015 – $50.00 a box Dragon Artillery (Assorted) – W515B – $30.00 a box Small Festival Balls – N1000 – $50.00 a box Cock Rises! – FF5001 – $50.00 a box Sammy’s Best – $24.00 a box Katherine’s Catapult – PF0402 – $24.00 a pack Heavy Bomber- GX7502 – $20.00 a pack Multiple Rocket – $50.00 a pack Talon – $40.00 a pack. Block Buster – $24-36 a box, $3 individual Patriot Pyrotechnics/Bill’s Fireworks in Michigan recalled 22 different types of fireworks, a total of about 11,000 units Here are the product names: Dog Rules 30 Shot Cake – PWF630 Bite Me 25 Shot Cake – CL2625 Buster Sword 100 Shot Cake Echo Of Freedom 25 Shot Cake – BHL999T2 Man’s Best Friend Fireworks Cake – PWF680 No Fooling Around 130 Shot Cake – CL2330 Top Notch Fireworks Cake – BHL2064 Dog Don’t Stop Barking Artillery Shell 24 Pack – KK5032 Wonder of Galaxy 100 Shot Cake – CL2103 Horror Night Artillery 6 Pack – W5007 American Hero 88 Shot Cake – CL2888 Romantic Aliens 100 Shot Cake Three’s A Charm Artillery Shell 6 Pack – 5013B Desperate Attempt 100 Shot Cake – UN2033 Monkey Business 100 Shot Cake – UN2101 Monkey Go Ape 100 Shot Cake – UN2100 Monkey’s Revenge 25 Shot Cake – BHL2126 Outcast 49 Shot Cake – QS2149 Godzilla Roars 36 Shot Cake – UN2566 Monkey Planet 100 Shot Cake – UN2102 1.25 inch Artillery shell 18 Pack – W5016B Double Nuts and Triple Ripples Artillery Shell 24 Pack – W5036B GS Fireworks in Michigan recalled 26 types of fireworks, for a total of 260 units Here are the product names: 1.25″ Artillery Shells – W5016(B) Blast From The Past – UN5088 Born Hero 25 Shot Cake – BHL2325 Burning Aces 25 Shot Cake – SC5G-1501 The Closer 100 Shot Cake Clown Shells – W515B Cock Rises Canister Shells – FF5001 Cock-a-doodle-doo 25 Shot Cake – 8299 Crazy Labbits 36 Shot Cake – HB2015 Dead Heat 100 Shot Cake – BHL999TS Defenders 49 Shot Cake – BHL999T2 Don’t Panic Canister Shells – BHL5135 Godzilla Roars 36 Shot Cake – UN2566 Horror Night Ball Shells – W5007 (B) IT Canister Shells – DP5135 Magical Roman Candle – WW2901(A-D) Monkey Planet 100 Shot Cake – UN2102 Rising Silver — Flowers in Spring 25 Shot Cake – W2825 Shrooms 100 Shot Cake – YT5026 Sky Jam 96 Shot Cake – YT5026 Spider 25 Shot Cake – HB2002 Sun Rise Crackers – W010 Thunder King Single Shot Salutes Tommy Gun Single Shot Salute – WG2018S Top Notch Fireworks 64 Shot Cake – BHL2064 Tsunami Alert 100 Shot Cake – 8670 Keystone Fireworks recalled their G-Force Artillery Shell Fireworks, packaged in a box of six. About 1,660 units were pulled, and the fireworks were sold at all Keystone locations. Fireworks Safety Information: Use consumer fireworks responsibly. Be safe and keep away from children. Never give fireworks to children. Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Obey all local laws: Florida law prohibits any fireworks that fly through the air or explode — such as Roman candles, bottle rockets and mortars —  for recreational use. But according to state law, if they are used to scare off birds from farms or fish hatcheries, the explosives are allowed. Only use fireworks outdoors. Keep away from buildings and vehicles. Never assume a firework is a “dud”, wait 20 minutes and soak in a bucket of water. Never relight a firework that did not work. Never hold fireworks in your hands when lighting. Do not shoot fireworks from glass bottles or metal containers. Read the instructions before lighting any fireworks. Fireworks are an explosive and will cause damage to your body. Light one firework at a time. Never keep fireworks in your pocket. Have a bucket of water and a charged water line near by. Never try to create homemade fireworks. Be cautious. Be prepared. Be safe. Enjoy the event. CNN Contributed to this story.