CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
Image by Oliver Cardall from Pixabay The first day of Football University’s Top Gun Showcase ended late Friday afternoon. About 800 athletes took to take to the field to show off their skills. “I’m excited to prove myself and show that I can play for the top schools in the country,” said Carson Vetor, a Gulf High School senior and wide receiver. Carson has been playing football for about a decade and his father is excited for him to go up against talent of such high caliber. “It’s absolutely a pleasure to be here…and have him have the opportunity to go up against the best kids in the country,” said father Chris Vetor. Carson has the ability to be selected for the National Combine if he performs well. It showcases 600 of the nation’s top underclassmen. And the national combine has a rich history. “It’s where a lot of the players in the NFL got on the map and got their start. 200 of those invites are going to go out right here at this camp,” said Erik Richards, National Recruiting Director for the NBC All America Bowl and Vice President of Football University. Of course, the stakes are high for those competing at Paradise Coast Sports Complex and Event Center this weekend. The stakes are also high for organizers who have been tasked with keeping 800 participants socially distanced and following proper hygiene practices and wearing masks. Steven Quinn, President of Football University said, ” As an event company… we had to become ‘experts’ on how to do this. So we’ve learned a lot and I don’t know that camps will ever be the same.” And for some parents, COVID isn’t as much of a concern. They’re just trying to relax and have a good time, especially if visiting from out-of-state. “We’ve just been really relaxing and enjoying the time,” said Larry Ford, from Oklahoma City. “We’ll be here for almost a week. We’re just going to do FBU first. Get that taken care of, and then we’re just going to relax and make the rest of our days a vacation … spend some time at the beach do some tourism and then go to a couple of restaurants.” Collier County Commissioner Penny Taylor is excited to hear this because she believes amateur sports are essentially recession-proof and they bring stability to the area. “This is the beginning of a future that is going to bring more diversity in our tourism to our county,” Taylor said. FBU is a big part of that, as they’ve committed to another four events over the next two years. “Steve wants this to be the hub of most major events so not only will it be football but it will be other things, bring in income and just stuff to do,” said Spencer Adkins, former NFL player and an FBU coach. A lacrosse showcase, as well as some soccer events, are already booked at Paradise Coast Sports for the fall. The FBU National Championship will take place there in December. County officials say events like these will be used to attract promoters for future events.