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FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty following Papa Johns armed robbery A Fort Myers man has pled guilty to multiple charges following a robbery at a Fort Myers Papa Johns in September.
Proton therapy center advances in SWFL Proton therapy is taking a significant step forward in Southwest Florida with the addition of a new medical director to the team.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s new rangers educate cyclists on path rules and e-bike limits Sanibel is a popular destination for biking enthusiasts, especially during the busy winter season. With over 26 miles of paved paths, the island offers stunning scenery for cyclists.
Cape Coral residents voice concerns over rental noise and rule-breaking Cape Coral is once again buzzing with discussions on short-term rentals.
Exclusive: Collier County Sheriff’s Office using tech to fight traffic congestion Naples is turning to technology to tackle traffic troubles.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers charity loses donation pod after complaint from local realtor Doug Miller and Amy Eldridge watched as their storage pod was towed away, marking the end of an era for their charitable efforts.
dunbar Dunbar’s Southward Village set for affordable housing transformation Southward Village is set to become a new hub for affordable housing as companies prepare to build on the now-empty site.
BABCOCK RANCH Babcock Ranch showcases cutting-edge robot in home construction Neighbors, friends, and students gathered Wednesday morning to witness a groundbreaking event in their community.
FORT MYERS Lee County schools expand garden program to 14 schools The Lee County School District is expanding its farm-to-school garden program to 14 schools, providing fresh ingredients for cafeteria meals.
SANIBEL Sanibel dredging raises questions about red tide and beach conditions The beaches of Southwest Florida are a major attraction and a key reason why many visit or move to the area. However, a recent look at the Gulf waters shows a concerning change.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for February 12, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Charlotte County faces drought, Punta Gorda limits lawn watering Charlotte County is feeling the heat as it grapples with a significant drought.
LEE COUNTY Red Sox pitchers and catchers return to SWFL Boston Red Sox pitchers and catchers report to JetBlue Park for the first workout of the Spring Training season.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for prowling and enticing a child in Fort Myers A concerned citizen flagged down Florida Highway Patrol state troopers in Fort Myers to report an adult man was harassing his daughter, according to authorities.
Exclusive: Collier County sheriff explains how immigration crackdown helps residents There is concern over illegal immigration in Southwest Florida and its impact on safety and money.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty following Papa Johns armed robbery A Fort Myers man has pled guilty to multiple charges following a robbery at a Fort Myers Papa Johns in September.
Proton therapy center advances in SWFL Proton therapy is taking a significant step forward in Southwest Florida with the addition of a new medical director to the team.
McConnell says GOP has the votes to approve rules for impeachment trial. (Credit: CBS News) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he has the support of enough Republicans to move ahead with President Trump’s impeachment trial without negotiating an agreement with Democrats over the production of new documents and witnesses. After a luncheon for Republican senators on Tuesday, McConnell told reporters on Capitol Hill that the GOP conference has the votes to approve an organizing resolution that mirrors the procedures in the 1999 Clinton impeachment trial. “We have the votes, once the impeachment trial has begun, to pass a resolution,” McConnell said, adding that it would be “essentially the same, very similar, to the 100 to nothing vote in the Clinton trial, which sets up, as you may recall, what could best be described maybe as a ‘phase one.'” The resolution would establish the timeframe for opening arguments from House prosecutors and the president’s defense team, which would be followed by a period of written questions submitted by senators for either said. McConnell said the Senate would then vote on motions to call witnesses or compel the production of documents. McConnell needs a simple majority — 51 of the 53 Republican senators — to approve the resolution designating the rules for the trial. A majority would also be required to approve any motions on witnesses and evidence, meaning Democrats would need several Republicans to join them in calling for witnesses. The timing of the trial remains uncertain. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has yet to transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate, a requirement for the Senate to begin the trial. She has not indicated when the House intends to vote on a resolution designating the impeachment managers who deliver the articles to the Senate and prosecute the case against the president. Democrats have called for an organizing resolution which includes the admission of new evidence and subpoenas for testimony from at least four administration officials. John Bolton, Mr. Trump’s former national security adviser, said Monday that he is willing to testify under subpoena, although it’s unclear if enough Republicans are willing to vote to call him as a witness. Some Republican senators, including Mitt Romney and John Cornyn, have expressed an interest in hearing from Bolton, who has firsthand knowledge of the administration’s dealings with Ukraine. On Tuesday, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused McConnell of orchestrating a cover-up to protect the president, reiterating Democrats’ demand that the majority leader agree to call witnesses before opening the trial. “We say, witnesses and documents, fair trial. no witnesses and no documents, cover-up,” Schumer said. “The eyes of America, the eyes of the founding fathers looking down upon us, are on our Republican colleagues.” Regardless, Schumer said he hoped to convince Republicans to join Democrats in voting to call witnesses. “I think there’s a pretty decent chance that we’ll get enough Republicans to vote for witnesses and documents in this trial,” he said. McConnell has insisted that he simply wants to follow the precedent set by the Clinton impeachment trial, in which the Senate eventually voted to compel closed-door depositions from three witnesses. McConnell has indicated he would not support calling witnesses in the Trump impeachment trial, but said it will be up to the Senate as a whole to decide. “The first organizing resolution for the 1999 Clinton trial was approved unanimously, 100 to nothing. It left mid-trial questions to the middle of the trial where they belong,” McConnell said in a speech on the Senate floor Tuesday. “If that unanimous bipartisan precedent was good enough for President Clinton it should be our template for President Trump. Fair is fair.” John Nolen and Alan He contributed reporting.