SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral homeTax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
FORT MYERS Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Former Make-a-Wish recipient gives back to SWFL community From wish kid to wish giver a local college student is turning a life-changing experience into a mission to give back.
FORT MYERS BEACH People spend holiday break on Fort Myers Beach For those who decided to stay in Southwest Florida during the holidays, they had one thing in mind: the beach.
FORT MYERS Innovative thumb joint replacement surgery Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
FORT MYERS Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Former Make-a-Wish recipient gives back to SWFL community From wish kid to wish giver a local college student is turning a life-changing experience into a mission to give back.
FORT MYERS BEACH People spend holiday break on Fort Myers Beach For those who decided to stay in Southwest Florida during the holidays, they had one thing in mind: the beach.
FORT MYERS Innovative thumb joint replacement surgery Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
Excel23 / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) The Florida Forest Service has announced Phase I of reopening with 19 state forests, which include camping with a limited capacity. The campgrounds and campsites open on Friday, May 8. Below is a list of what’s now open: Blackwater River State Forest Bear Lake Coldwater Hurricane N Hurricane S Karick N Karick S Pine Log State Forest Sand Pond Campground Pine Log Primitive Sites Point Washington State Forest Eastern Lake Campground 2 Lake Talquin State Forest High Bluff Campground Tate’s Hell State Forest Womack Creek Campground Cash Creek Campground Rock Landing Campground High Bluff Primitive Sites Deep Creek Primitive Sites Picketts Bay Primitive Sites New River Primitive Sites Crooked River Primitive Sites Womack Creek Primitive Sites Juniper Creek Primitive Sites Sumatra Primitive Campsite John Bethea State Forest Maple Set Campground Cary State Forest Cary Campground Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground Ralph E Simmons State Forest Ralph Simmons Primitive Campsites Goethe State Forest Tidewater Campground Watermelon Pond Campground Indian Lake State Forest Indian Lake Campground Ross Prairie State Forest Ross Prairie Primitive Site Tiger Bay State Forest Bennett Field Campground Seminole State Forest Seminole Primitive Sites Withlacoochee State Forest Cypress Glen Crooked River Hog Island Holder Mine Mutual Mine Tillis Hill Equestrian Lake Wales Ridge State Forest Arbuckle Primitive Campsites Walk-in-the-Water Primitive Campsites Myakka State Forest Myakka Primitive Campsites OK Slough State Forest Panther Pond Campground Picayune Strand State Forest Horseshoe Primitive Camp Kirkland Hammock Primitive Recreation sites that remain closed until further notice Blackwater River State Forest Krul Recreation Area Sweetwater Trail Clear Creek OHV Riding Area Jennings State Forest Pioneer Trail North Fork Recreation Area Indian Ford Recreation Area Ellis Ford Recreation Area Live Oak Lane Recreation Area Knights Landing Recreation Area Welaka State Forest Mud Springs Trailhead/Trail John’s Landing Trailhead/Trails Tiger Bay State Forest Indian Lake Dock Withlacoochee State Forest Croom Motorcycle Area River Junction Day Use Area Tate’s Hell State Forest Tate’s Hell OHV Trail System Campsites can be reserved online or by calling (877) 879-3859.