Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekendPunta Gorda Historic District home set for demolition, rebuild
FORT MYERS Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekend Are you heading out to watch the Savannah Bananas this weekend? This is what you need to know.
Punta Gorda Historic District home set for demolition, rebuild When builder T.J. Thornberry was hired by clients to demolish and build two new homes on their Chasteen Street properties within the Punta Gorda Historic District, little did he realize he would be embarking on an odyssey laden with roadblocks lasting nearly three months.
PORT CHARLOTTE Rays begin Spring Training ahead of season away from home The Charlotte Sports Park is home to the Tampa Bay Rays for the next six weeks for, but after that they don’t actually get to go home.
Eligible taxpayers in Florida file for free with IRS Direct File The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers in Florida they can file their taxes for free with the agency using IRS Direct File.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference at Florida Capitol Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference at the state capitol building.
Registration for Lee County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp to open Lee County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp has announced that registration will open to the public in two weeks.
Collier Sheriff speaks on high-tech tools stopping criminals before they act According to Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Southwest Florida is seen as an easy target for criminals; however, law enforcement has begun to incorporate cutting-edge technology to prevent future crimes from happening.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral to host two German Culture Biergarten The German American Social Club of Cape Coral will host the first of two Biergarten in the Bavarian Garden to celebrate its German heritage.
Execution of Charlotte County killer James Ford set for tonight A convicted killer on death row since 1999 is scheduled to be executed tonight for the murder of a couple in Charlotte County.
NORTH PORT Citywide burn ban in effect for North Port The North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide outdoor burn ban due to extreme drought conditions and an increased wildfire threat.
cape coral Minor hospitalized with gunshot wound; 2 people in custody The Cape Coral Police Department is actively investigating a scene located on Skyline Boulevard.
the weather authority Near-record heat with isolated rain this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record heat this Thursday, along with isolated rain throughout the afternoon.
Lee County School District sets town hall meeting Spring schedule The Lee County School District has released its Spring town hall schedule, during which parents and community members can voice their opinions regarding their children’s education.
SANIBEL Sanibel teen gearing up to reopen popular food truck The Sanibel Sprout, a beloved local spot, is gearing up for a hopeful reopening in mid-March after two years of rebuilding.
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.
FORT MYERS Savannah Bananas at JetBlue Park this weekend Are you heading out to watch the Savannah Bananas this weekend? This is what you need to know.
Punta Gorda Historic District home set for demolition, rebuild When builder T.J. Thornberry was hired by clients to demolish and build two new homes on their Chasteen Street properties within the Punta Gorda Historic District, little did he realize he would be embarking on an odyssey laden with roadblocks lasting nearly three months.
PORT CHARLOTTE Rays begin Spring Training ahead of season away from home The Charlotte Sports Park is home to the Tampa Bay Rays for the next six weeks for, but after that they don’t actually get to go home.
Eligible taxpayers in Florida file for free with IRS Direct File The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers in Florida they can file their taxes for free with the agency using IRS Direct File.
Tallahassee Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference at Florida Capitol Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference at the state capitol building.
Registration for Lee County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp to open Lee County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp has announced that registration will open to the public in two weeks.
Collier Sheriff speaks on high-tech tools stopping criminals before they act According to Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Southwest Florida is seen as an easy target for criminals; however, law enforcement has begun to incorporate cutting-edge technology to prevent future crimes from happening.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral to host two German Culture Biergarten The German American Social Club of Cape Coral will host the first of two Biergarten in the Bavarian Garden to celebrate its German heritage.
Execution of Charlotte County killer James Ford set for tonight A convicted killer on death row since 1999 is scheduled to be executed tonight for the murder of a couple in Charlotte County.
NORTH PORT Citywide burn ban in effect for North Port The North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide outdoor burn ban due to extreme drought conditions and an increased wildfire threat.
cape coral Minor hospitalized with gunshot wound; 2 people in custody The Cape Coral Police Department is actively investigating a scene located on Skyline Boulevard.
the weather authority Near-record heat with isolated rain this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record heat this Thursday, along with isolated rain throughout the afternoon.
Lee County School District sets town hall meeting Spring schedule The Lee County School District has released its Spring town hall schedule, during which parents and community members can voice their opinions regarding their children’s education.
SANIBEL Sanibel teen gearing up to reopen popular food truck The Sanibel Sprout, a beloved local spot, is gearing up for a hopeful reopening in mid-March after two years of rebuilding.
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.
Credit: CNN. A dangerous winter storm that’s walloped the upper Midwest pushed toward the Great Lakes and the Northeast on Saturday, bringing heavy snow, freezing rain and treacherous travel conditions for tens of millions. More than a foot of snow was reported in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula by Saturday mid-afternoon, the National Weather Service said, and the storm is expected to continue through Sunday for New England. The agency predicted 6 to 12 inches of snow for portions of Michigan to New England. Farther south, a wintry mix hit parts of the Midwest and the northern Mid-Atlantic states. Washington, DC and Baltimore could see as much as an inch of snow and ice accumulation, while much of northeast Kansas saw light freezing rain and sleet, local NWS offices said. Track the storm here At the storm’s back end, blizzard warnings were still in effect Saturday afternoon for parts of the Dakotas, Minnesota and Iowa, where the weather has created havoc on some roads since Friday. In Minnesota, at least 230 vehicles spun off the road, and at least 218 crashes were reported throughout the state from Friday morning to Saturday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Authorities in those states urged would-be drivers to stay home — and terrifying video from western Iowa drove the point home. While an Iowa state trooper was helping a delivery driver whose truck was in the snowy grass off Interstate 80 on Friday, a pickup truck slid off the highway. The pickup slammed into the delivery truck, narrowly missing the delivery driver, who scattered out of the way, video from the delivery vehicle showed. The video was posted to Twitter by the Iowa State Patrol. No one was injured in the incident. Credit: CNN. Timing and impacts through the day Eastern cities like New York, Boston and Philadelphia were getting their share of mixed snow and ice on Saturday afternoon, with more expected into the night. “This will be another tricky forecast for the big cities along the I-95 corridor,” CNN meteorologist Taylor Ward said. “New York City and Boston will likely see 2 to 4 inches of snow before everything ends as rain Saturday night and early Sunday,” Ward said. Areas farther inland have a better chance of remaining in the snow and will likely see slightly greater amounts. Interior portions of the Northeast could see 8 to 12 inches for upstate New York and up to 6 inches in northern Maine. Parts of the Ohio Valley could be left with a severe coating of ice. Up to a quarter-inch of ice could accumulate in places like Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Cleveland. Washington, DC, could even get a little glazing of ice before changing over to rain. Get the latest extreme weather news Expect significant travel headaches in the snow-impacted areas. Flights will be delayed or even canceled, so check with your airlines before traveling. Airports in cities like Chicago, New York and Boston could be affected the most by Saturday’s weather. Incoming flights at John F. Kennedy International were late by an average of almost two and a half hours because of snow and ice Saturday evening, according to Flight Aware. Road travel is treacherous as well, with windy conditions creating blowing snow and near-whiteout conditions in some of the hardest-hit areas across the Midwest. Bitter cold will follow the storm Behind the system, bitterly cold temperatures will settle in for the end of the weekend and start of the week. “Much below average temperatures likely in this arctic air with temperatures as much as 20 degrees below average,” according to the weather service. “After the storm moves out, the bitter cold will settle in. High temperatures in the region will remain in the single digits Sunday and into the early part of next week, while overnight temperatures will dip to 10 to 20 degrees below zero,” says Ward. Minneapolis will drop below zero Sunday, Monday and Tuesday mornings. Temperatures will only make it into the single digits on Sunday. Chicago’s lows will be in the single digits Sunday through Tuesday morning, with highs in the teens and low 20s. Windy conditions will make temperatures feel much colder.