Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor BoulevardFamily of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
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.