33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee CountyCool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther was killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
33rd endangered Florida panther death of 2024; killed by vehicle in Hardee County Another Florida panther was killed by a vehicle, this time in Hardee County, increasing the death toll of the endangered species to 33 for 2024.
the weather authority Cool and breezy for your Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cold morning conditions before temperatures warm up to the low 70s this Thursday.
Students react to threat made at Florida Gulf Coast University Students at Florida Gulf Coast University said they don’t know the specifics of a threat made last week, but they do know it was taken care of.
Missing and endangered boy found in Lehigh Acres Authorities have found a missing and endangered boy in Lehigh Acres. Police asked for the public’s help in locating Zachariah McKelvin.
School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurements When we think of the bus stop, we typically think of it as a safe place for our children, but one mother says the Lee County School District told her they live too close to the school to get a bus route.
MATLACHA 2 stranded dolphins rescued from mangroves near Matlacha Two stranded dolphins were pulled from mangroves near Matlacha.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders waves to supporters at a campaign rally for Sanders on February 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. GETTY IMAGES Democratic presidential candidates head into their next nominating contest on Saturday in Nevada, with Bernie Sanders leading in polls taken since mid-February. Nevada is the third state to hold a primary or caucuses and will be striving to avoid the chaos and confusion that plagued Iowa’s caucuses and delayed the reporting of results. Sanders, who finished high in Iowa and New Hampshire, could get another big boost today. A strong finish could give him further momentum going into South Carolina next week and Super Tuesday a few days later. The senator is so confident of his chances in Nevada that he spent most of Friday campaigning in California, which doesn’t vote until next month. “I got news for the establishment — they can’t stop us,” Sanders said. Pete Buttigieg, who also had strong finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire, worries that Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, will end up alienating too many voters. “He is the front-runner right now, by many measures,” Buttigieg told CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe on Friday, on the eve of the Nevada caucuses. “I’m the only candidate who has beaten him at all and that was by the slimmest of margins in the delegate count in Iowa.” “We need to ask ourselves as a party whether we want that to be how we compete against Donald Trump or whether there’s a better way. I’m offering a better way,” he said. Mike Bloomberg, who participated in his first Democratic presidential debate this week, isn’t on the ballot in Nevada and is focused on Super Tuesday states. Joe Biden, however, spent Friday in Nevada hunting for last-minute support. “Look, the good news is: the field is narrowing,” he said Friday at a campaign event. “The better news: you’re all taking really closer looks at the other guys now. You’re all taking a real good look. They’re not bad folks, they’re just not Democrats.” Bloomberg became a Republican when he ran for New York mayor, and Sanders is a democratic socialist. Nevada matters for all the candidates, but it’s a key contest for Biden. The former vice president placed low in the field in Iowa and New Hampshire. A higher finish here could be reassuring to South Carolina Democrats who vote in a week. Biden has been leading there, but his margin has been narrowing. Weeks ago, Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren were seen as powerful, likely contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination, O’Keefe notes. However, they struggled to win support in Iowa and New Hampshire. Warren and Amy Klobuchar are the only women now left in the race. Both have been fighting for momentum after the first two contests. The caucuses come just days after fiery Democratic debate in Las Vegas on Wednesday, although it’s not clear what impact the debate will have, since so many Nevada Democrats voted early. Over 70,000 Nevadans cast their ballots in the state. Early voters ranked candidates in order of preference and their votes will be meshed with the caucuses today. On Saturday, 200 sites across the state will host the presidential caucuses, including high schools, libraries, and even some hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. — The Associated Press contributed to this report.