Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction projectHot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
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.
Cape Coral police are looking for suspects who got into vehicles and vandalized a church over the weekend. (Provided by CCPD) A third arrest has been made in connection with the vandalism of a Cape Coral church. An anonymous tip led detectives to two 12-year-old girls, one from Cape Coral and another from North Fort Myers. A 17-year-old girl was arrested Thursday. Cape Coral police said the older girl is dating one of the younger girls’ brothers and the trio snuck out during a sleepover. The damage to Gulf Coast Baptist Church is estimated to be over $20,000. All three suspects face charges of burglary and criminal mischief. “This was definitely over and above. They’ve been charged with a first-degree felony so it’s very, very serious,” said Cpl. Phil Mullen. “I would hope they don’t even know why they did that.” Pastor Tom Sexton said he isn’t angry at the girls, but he hopes this serves as a wake-up call for them. “They need to step up and say OK, this is on me, what can I do to make this right? Then I think that’s when everything starts putting together.” Sexton is grateful for the outpouring of love and support, and to police for quickly making arrests. He said people are coming by to drop off donations and volunteer their time. One company even offered to repaint the entire room that was spraypainted with vulgarities. “There’s words written on these walls that we had to blot out because you couldn’t broadcast that. There’s words that I have not seen. There’s things that is hard to imagine a person of that age could write on the wall,” the pastor said. Now that police say they’ve arrested three suspects, Sexton is focused more on forgiveness. “You know, I’m willing to help them. I’ll do anything. I’ve given my whole life to do it but they have to find forgiveness from God.” “Just to know that it was children, it’s really sad and my heart hurts for them and their families,” said church member Sarah McCormick. But it isn’t all bad news. “When we seen your article and how devastated these people were, we just wanted to reach out and let them know that most people are not like that,” said Vic Hein, owner of Vic’s Painting and Construction. He offered to repaint the room for free. “We’re going to bring this place back to new,” he said. Some prayers have been answered, and some are still up in the air. “I mean, this could be such a small bump in the road of their life. This is definitely a turning point. Either they’re going to turn and do right or they’re going to go further off into this deep hole. And I don’t want them to go further in this direction,” Sexton said. He said he’s been in the ministry long enough to know good people sometimes make bad mistakes – how they move past them is key. The church is accepting donations on its website to help with the costs.