Joe Biden is hoping a shake-up in the democratic race will help propel him to the nomination. He needs a good showing during Super Tuesday to take on current front runner Bernie Sanders. But does he have what it takes to get the job done, and is the party stacking the deck in his favor? Political commentator Drew Steele weighs in.
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Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body found in Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday, per FWC
FWC said they found Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body in the Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday. “Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of Mr. Ramirez,” said Major Rob Rowe, Southwest Regional Commander. “I know the community will keep them all in their thoughts during this difficult time.” Family and crews went searching for their […]

Tuesday highs reach the 80s under sunny skies
High temperatures will reach the mid-80s under sunny skies. After a chilly morning, winds will remain out of the north at 5 to 10 mph.

Mobile home fire gives 2 fire departments early wake-up call
The Fort Myers Beach Fire District was up early Sunday morning, hard at work with crews from the Iona McGregor Fire District putting out a structure fire at a mobile home park. According to the Fort Myers Beach Fire District, crews were dispatched at 2:21 a.m. to Bonair Mobile Home Park at 760 San Carlos […]

Lost kayaker found after LCSO, Pine Island Fire team up
Aided by a helicopter, a lost kayaker was found Friday night after two crews teamed up in Bokeelia.
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Researchers finish weeklong study of post-Ian Gulf water quality
Marine scientists across the state want to know how the Gulf of Mexico has changed and if it has improved nearly six months since Hurricane Ian. One group of researchers is making a weeklong voyage through the eastern Gulf to find out.

Marco Island city manager responds to latest police scandal
Marco Island’s city manager has had his hands full in the wake of years of scandals involving the city’s police department.

Study taking place on effects of blue-green algae in Southwest Florida
FGCU and FAU are coming together on a long-term study on the effect of blue-green algae.

Big Brothers Big Sisters forges lifelong friendship in Fort Myers
Three young men brought together by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in Fort Myers have made their shared love of basketball the basis of a lifelong friendship.