SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Third 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.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
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.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Third 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.
lehigh acres LCSO: Lehigh Acres shooting investigation underway The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
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.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
Minkah Fitzpatrick, 22, was Miami’s first-round pick in 2018, and trading him would likely be the last piece of the teardown. (Credit: CBS Sports) The Miami Dolphins are not dealing with a locker-room uprising or multiple trade requests, contrary to a report, but the team is likely to be moving on from 2018 first-round pick Minkah Fitzpatrick, perhaps as soon as this week. That trade would signal the end of the club’s teardown and draft-pick accumulation, team and league sources said, ahead of what will be a lengthy rebuild. Fitzpatrick, a dynamic and versatile defensive back who has yet to find a stable role in Miami’s new defense under rookie head coach Brian Flores, is the only Dolphin currently requesting a trade, sources said, and his agent, Joel Segal, has permission to shop him around the league. Numerous clubs are interested in the former Alabama standout, and while agreeing on trade compensation will take some time, several league sources indicated they would not be surprised if something got done before Week 3. According to league sources, roughly 20 teams have reached out to Segal and/or the Dolphins about Fitzpatrick, with the team seeking a future first-round pick for him at this point. The asking price could change depending on the strength of the offers. Miami, after decades of being perpetually stuck in the middle of the NFL pack, is attempting a full-scale overhaul in hopes of building a young and talented team that can truly compete on a sustained basis. It began with an extended purge of veteran players (many on bloated contracts) and free agents this offseason, with general manager Chris Grier trying to clear out payroll and cap space for the long haul while also accruing as much draft capital as possible and identifying cornerstone players for the future from the current roster. The exodus was essentially complete with the trade of starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil and receiver Kenny Stills before the season, but Fitzpatrick’s unhappiness with his role and concerns with the staff led Miami to address his trade demand. Dolphins brass is not contacting other teams seeking a deal, but if Segal can broker something to their liking they will move on from him. Safety Reshad Jones, 31, has drawn some interest from teams in the past, but his $13M makes a trade prohibitive and at this point he is expected to finish the season in Miami. Flores has endured a difficult beginning to his tenure, losing Jim Caldwell, his top assistant and the man charged with running the offense, to a health-related issue before the season, firing his offensive line coach a week into camp, dealing with a rift between Stills and owner Stephen Ross and suffering a 59-10 defeat at the hands of the Ravens in Week 1. Fitzpatrick, who is viewed by some teams as a true slot corner and by others as more of a free safety, played just 63 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 1 and did start the game (Miami opened in a nickel package) after ending the 2018 season playing roughly 98 percent of the snaps down the stretch. The Dolphins are widely expected to be in contention for the first-overall pick, given their inexperienced roster and coaching staff, and have multiple first-round selections the next two years, with 2020 very likely to be a trying campaign as well.