Bonita Springs’ Angelina’s makes top 100 romantic restaurants listDEA and SWAT raid Cape Coral home, leaving community in suspense
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs’ Angelina’s makes top 100 romantic restaurants list Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and one of SWFL’s beloved eateries has made the nation’s top 100 list of romantic restaurants.
CAPE CORAL DEA and SWAT raid Cape Coral home, leaving community in suspense Neighbors in Cape Coral were startled by the sound of sirens as DEA agents and SWAT teams conducted a raid on a home.
WASHINGTON Jet collides with helicopter near Reagan National Airport A passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
FORT MYERS Matterhorn Fit opens in Fort Myers Two former FGCU athletes combined their love of movement with entrepreneurship and opened the first Matterhorn Fit franchise in Fort Myers.
Exclusive: Charlotte County Sheriff speaks out on federal immigration laws The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office made it clear that it will follow any state or federal immigration laws.
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Immigration order prompts concern among Lee County parents Lee County parents are preparing for potential impacts on local schools following President Trump’s executive order on immigration.
Sarasota’s Mote Marine unveils tech to fight harmful red tide blooms Researchers showcased innovative tools to combat red tide at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. These advancements aim to address the harmful algal blooms affecting Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community voices concerns over possible Verizon pole Verizon plans to install a 47-foot pole at the intersection of McGregor Boulevard and Clifford Street sparking concern amongst residents.
PORT CHARLOTTE Family of Charlotte County shooting victim speaks out A family in Port Charlotte is grappling with tragedy after deputies say Jhesandra Prestol was shot and killed by her husband, Rogelio Prestol.
The Tale of Toot: A stuffed animal rescue at RSW A missing stuffed animal sparked an unusual rescue mission at Southwest Florida International Airport.
FGCU FGCU pitcher shares his passion for photography FGCU pitcher Chase Kriebel developed a passion for photography while he recovered from Tommy John surgery in high school.
NORTH FORT MYERS Law enforcement raids home in North Fort Myers Law enforcement conducted a raid on Wednesday at a home on Everson Miles Circle in North Fort Myers.
New school times in Lee County may ease bus driver shortage The Lee County School Board proposed a plan to address its bus driver shortage by adjusting school start and end times.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs’ Angelina’s makes top 100 romantic restaurants list Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and one of SWFL’s beloved eateries has made the nation’s top 100 list of romantic restaurants.
CAPE CORAL DEA and SWAT raid Cape Coral home, leaving community in suspense Neighbors in Cape Coral were startled by the sound of sirens as DEA agents and SWAT teams conducted a raid on a home.
WASHINGTON Jet collides with helicopter near Reagan National Airport A passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
FORT MYERS Matterhorn Fit opens in Fort Myers Two former FGCU athletes combined their love of movement with entrepreneurship and opened the first Matterhorn Fit franchise in Fort Myers.
Exclusive: Charlotte County Sheriff speaks out on federal immigration laws The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office made it clear that it will follow any state or federal immigration laws.
Trooper’s Law: Protecting pets during natural disasters Seeing a dog with a wagging tail will make just about anybody smile, but this pup named Trooper wasn’t always so carefree.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
Immigration order prompts concern among Lee County parents Lee County parents are preparing for potential impacts on local schools following President Trump’s executive order on immigration.
Sarasota’s Mote Marine unveils tech to fight harmful red tide blooms Researchers showcased innovative tools to combat red tide at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. These advancements aim to address the harmful algal blooms affecting Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community voices concerns over possible Verizon pole Verizon plans to install a 47-foot pole at the intersection of McGregor Boulevard and Clifford Street sparking concern amongst residents.
PORT CHARLOTTE Family of Charlotte County shooting victim speaks out A family in Port Charlotte is grappling with tragedy after deputies say Jhesandra Prestol was shot and killed by her husband, Rogelio Prestol.
The Tale of Toot: A stuffed animal rescue at RSW A missing stuffed animal sparked an unusual rescue mission at Southwest Florida International Airport.
FGCU FGCU pitcher shares his passion for photography FGCU pitcher Chase Kriebel developed a passion for photography while he recovered from Tommy John surgery in high school.
NORTH FORT MYERS Law enforcement raids home in North Fort Myers Law enforcement conducted a raid on Wednesday at a home on Everson Miles Circle in North Fort Myers.
New school times in Lee County may ease bus driver shortage The Lee County School Board proposed a plan to address its bus driver shortage by adjusting school start and end times.
PlayStation 5. Credit: via CBS News. Two of the holiday season’s most anticipated gifts went on sale this week, with Microsoft rolling out its Xbox Series X|S and Sony debuting the PlayStation 5. The only problem: actually finding one of the $499 consoles in stock. As of Friday, Walmart, Best Buy and other retailers have sold out of both consoles. Demand was so high for the PlayStation 5, which went on sale Thursday, that it caused Walmart’s website to slow and show error messages to some shoppers Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series X|S , which was released on Tuesday, was heralded by Microsoft as its “biggest launch in Xbox history.” While some consumers fumed over their inability to buy the consoles, resellers were busy listing the new games on eBay, where resale prices climbed to as much as $32,000 for a new PlayStation 5 and $8,000 for a new Xbox Series X. Whether consumers would pay more than 60 times the retail price for a PlayStation 5 remains to be seen, but the exorbitant resale prices signal the intersection of a few pandemic-era trends: the rise of popularity in gaming as well as a shift to online retail during the crisis. “A new console release is always exciting — it only happens every five to seven years,” noted Jordan Minor, a software and gaming analyst at PCMag. But, he added, “Their rollout was kind of messed up, although whenever a new console launches it’s a mess.” One issue was the reliance on online sales for both products. The PlayStation 5 debuted exclusively through online retail sites such as Walmart.com and BestBuy.com, allowing bots to swoop in and make purchases in milliseconds ahead of actual human consumers, Cequence Security “hacker-in-residence” Jason Kent told tech website ThreatPost. “Since most retailers have built their environments for high-speed and high-volume transactions, the bots are being supported by the environment that is trying to keep them out,” Kent told the publication. “The effort to build a retail store that delights customers and enables transactions plays right into the bot creators’ hands.” Disappointed gamers blamed both the retailers and the manufacturers for the new console shortage. “It’s 2020 @Walmart, you should’ve had 1 per household for Xbox release,” one consumer vented on Twitter. “Noooo buy how many you want. What a joke. 2020 and you retailers still can’t figure how to stop bots and scammers.” It’s 2020 @Walmart, you should’ve had 1 per household for Xbox release. Noooo buy how many you want. What a joke. 2020 and you retailers still can’t figure how to stop bots and scammers. They’re probably all on @Ebay already for a $1000. Thanks — Marc Savo (@marcsavo) November 10, 2020 Walmart said it’s restocking and will release more inventory throughout the holidays. “It’s not unusual to see bot activity, especially on hot items like the PS5. Our teams work hard to prevent this and ensure our customers have access to these items,” a spokeswoman said in an email. In a statement, Microsoft game executive Liz Hamren acknowledged that some consumers were disappointed. “We know that not everyone was able to get an Xbox Series X|S immediately and are working tirelessly with our partners around the world to bring as many new consoles to as many of you as possible over time and encourage you to check in with your local retailers directly for more details on availability in your market,” Hamren said. Pandemic gaming Gaming has only grown in popularity since the coronavirus pandemic crippled the economy in March. With consumers stuck at home, many have turned to gaming to while away the hours. Consumers spent $11.2 billion on video gaming in the third quarter, which runs from July through September, a jump of 24% compared to the same period last year, according to NPD Group. PCMag’s Minor offers some consolation for empty-handed shoppers: Don’t fret about missing out on the same-day release. First, the new consoles don’t have many games available at launch, and they could also have glitches that will eventually be ironed out by their manufacturers. “Wait a year and it’ll be a year’s worth of games on it,” he said. “You might need your money for better things right now.”