Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigatingReckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that has left at least one person injured in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
FORT MYERS Crash on Daniels Parkway leaves 1 injured, FHP investigating The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving two vehicles that has left at least one person injured in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Reckless driver arrested twice in 10 days in Fort Myers A Fort Myers man with a revoked license was arrested twice within 10 days for driving violations.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly shooter, home invasion and drug trafficking This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly shootings, home invasions and drug trafficking.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian dead after crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person dead Saturday night.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
Credit: CNN Sept. 11 marks the 19th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Below is a list of public remembrance events in Southwest Florida: Naples What: Candlelight vigil Where: Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park, 1515 Golden Gate Pkwy. When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11 Cost: Free Hosted by the Freedom Memorial Foundation of Naples, the event will remember and honor the first responders and civilians who were lost Sept. 11, 2001. Complimentary white luminaries, which may be personalized, and flameless candles will be provided free of charge. The luminaries will be placed around the memorial and will remain lit throughout the night. Bonita Springs What: Patriot Day Ceremony Where: Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue, 27490 Old 41 Rd. When: 9:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11 Cost: Free CDC guidelines will be followed during the ceremony. Social distancing and masks will be required throughout the event. Fort Myers What: 9/11 Remembrance Ride For The Fallen – Never Forget Where: Assemble at LCSO on Independence Circle in Fort Myers, ride to Brooks Burgers in East Naples, arriving at noon When: Sunday, Sept. 13. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Cost: $20 per rider Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/297306254933718 Fort Myers What: 9/11 Memorial Where: Unique Imagez Barbershop, 3567 Fowler St. When: Ceremony begins at 9 a.m. Cost: Free Unique Imagez Barber Shop will be giving service members free haircuts in honor of all the 9/11 service members. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. with the national anthem and will be followed by a moment of silence, prayer and short speeches. Cape Coral What: 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Where: City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. When: 8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11 Cost: Free The event will include brief remarks from Mayor Joe Coviello. During the outdoors ceremony, there will be an invocation and a radio all tone and announcement at 8:46 a.m., which is when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. There also will be a moment of silence and laying of a community remembrance wreath at the base of the national flagpole. Attendees are asked to wear masks and adhere to all social distancing guidelines. Cape Coral What: Sept. 11 Memorial / Anniversary Where: Southwest Florida Military Museum, 4820 Leonard St. When: 8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11 Cost: Free; $8 per plate for breakfast The museum’s indoor event, also a celebration of its 11th anniversary, begins after a flag ceremony being presented by the SWFL 10-13 Club. Following will be the national anthem, a special commemoration and welcome by Nicholas A. Napolitano, Jr.. Food service begins after the welcome and continues until 11:30 a.m. The event will include entertainment throughout. Breakfast will be offered for $8 a plate. The menu will include eggs, sausage, fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, pastries, coffee, tea and orange juice. Mimosas and Bloody Marys will be offered for an additional $3 donation to the Museum. All proceeds benefit the Museum. COVID-19 restrictions apply with maximum attendance of 140 people. North Port What: Virtual Patriots Day Service Where: City of North Port Facebook page When: 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 11 Cost: Free Join the City of North Port in remembering and honoring those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony will feature a flag ceremony, speakers, and a bell-tolling ceremony to honor all the lives lost. This event is entirely virtual and broadcast on the City of North Port Facebook page. Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda What: 9/11 – Ride to clean Vietnam Memorial Wall Where: Meet at Wawa, US-41 and Midway Blvd. When: Leaves at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11 Cost: Free Some motorcycle groups will ride to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Punta Gorda to clean the wall and benches, as well as put out American flags. Wear a red shirt to show support for the troops.