SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with the U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with the U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
What to look for in the September jobs report. (Credit: CNN) On Friday, at the end of a week that has brought several worrisome signs about the American and global economies, the US government will release its always closely watched report on jobs. America’s labor market has remained strong — historically so — for a long time. Unemployment has been hovering around a half-century low for months. That said, the average number of new jobs created every month has dipped to 158,000 so far in 2019 compared to last year’s average of 223,000. People have jobs so they have kept spending, and that has kept the economy growing. Consumers account for two-thirds of the US gross domestic product. Some economists and investors are concerned that cracks could begin emerging in America’s tight labor market. Friday’s report is expected to show that 145,000 jobs were added in September, up from 130,000 in August, according to a survey of economists conducted by Refinitiv. The unemployment rate is forecast to remain unchanged at 3.7%. But the volatile nature of economic policy remains a wild card. Of foremost concern is President Donald Trump’s trade war, which continues to provoke retaliation and is flaring on several fronts. The most destructive piece of it is the ongoing back and forth between the United States and China. The two countries have traded tariffs on the exports of the other for over a year. There’s little sign that will let up anytime soon. And the more that America’s companies get stressed about the trade developments, the more likely it is the jitters will show up in the labor market. US manufacturers are getting dinged by the global economic slowdown. China, India, South Korea and Germany have stumbled in recent quarters — a global slowdown that’s being amplified by the trade war. The Trump administration this week said it would impose tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of European goods coming into the United States. That means Americans will pay more for Scotch and Irish whiskies, Parmesan cheese and French wine. It will probably also provoke a retaliatory response from the European Union. The effects are starting to ripple. An important report on American factories this week found that manufacturing activity in September contracted, for the second straight month. A report on private payrolls also came in below expectations. And the services sector grew far less than expected last month. Investors are anxious that Friday’s labor market report would add to that string of reports showing weaker-than-expected economic data. Some of the hiring in September will be by the US Census Bureau, which is still ramping up for the American population count that is conducted every 10 years. Census hiring will probably inflate the total number of jobs somewhat, experts said. “Everything we’re seeing is that the labor market is slowing but still healthy,” said Glassdoor senior economist Daniel Zhao. The United States is in its longest economic expansion in history. It is quite natural for the labor market to slow down, Zhao said. The question has been, and remains, when will that happen? Average hourly earnings are expected to have ticked up 0.3% in September, slightly less than in the month prior. But even if wage growth declines, “it’s still at a level higher than it [was] during most of this expansion,” said Indeed economist Nick Bunker. “That said, a slowdown in earnings could put a crimp on personal consumption growth,” he added. This again could weigh on consumer spending and might have a negative impact on economic growth.