Evacuations underway due to brush fire near mm 110 off I-75Crime Stoppers seeks suspect in North Fort Myers theft
Evacuations underway due to brush fire near mm 110 off I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a brush fire is present at mile marker 110 on I-75 southbound in Collier County.
NORTH FORT MYERS Crime Stoppers seeks suspect in North Fort Myers theft Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a person suspected of grand theft in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS FWC: Manatee killed by head-on boat crash on Big Hickory Island The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting a necropsy on a manatee that washed ashore on Big Hickory Island.
Junior Achievement of SWFL inducts 4 into Hall of Fame A who’s who of the local business community celebrated four regional leaders March 25 at Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s annual banquet honoring this year’s Business Hall of Fame inductees.
fort myers beach Fort Myers Beach to implement temporary emergency traffic measure to assist EMS response The Town of Fort Myers Beach and the FMB Fire District have implemented a temporary emergency measure due to response time concerns with first responders and traffic.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County woman out on bond arrested again for drug trafficking, possession The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman who allegedly violated her bond as she was caught trafficking and possessing several forms of drugs.
FORT MYERS Florida Southwestern State College to hold free Spring Concert series Florida Southwestern State College is set to hold a series of free concerts throughout April.
the weather authority Mostly sunny, warmer for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking mostly sunny conditions, bringing warmer temperatures throughout this Wednesday.
Collier County teen injured in violent parking lot incident A teenager is fighting for his life after a violent confrontation in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers recycling facilty catches fire; smoke visible for miles Thick smoke erupted from a Fort Myers recycling facility on Tuesday evening as flames tore through the building.
ROTONDA Rotonda residents worry as legal battle over bridge closure heats up Charlotte County is gearing up for a legal battle over the Rotonda Bridge, which has been closed since Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers’ Howard Sapp seeks to break GOP hold in district 19 race Howard Sapp has announced his candidacy to represent Southwest Florida in Washington, D.C. Sapp, a Democrat, aims to succeed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, who is running for governor of Florida.
FORT MYERS Laser lockup: Teen arrested for pointing laser at LCSO aviation unit A Lee County teenager has been arrested for pointing a laser at an aircraft, a dangerous act that poses significant risks to aviation safety.
Southwest Florida Collier clinic lease fight leaves families fearing healthcare loss A legal battle is unfolding in Collier County as Lee Health Systems takes on Nicklaus Children’s Hospital over a lease dispute
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach FEMA probation could end sooner than expected Fort Myers Beach may soon see relief from high flood insurance bills. The town lost its FEMA flood insurance discount last fall and was placed on probation, putting homeowners at risk of higher costs.
Evacuations underway due to brush fire near mm 110 off I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a brush fire is present at mile marker 110 on I-75 southbound in Collier County.
NORTH FORT MYERS Crime Stoppers seeks suspect in North Fort Myers theft Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a person suspected of grand theft in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS FWC: Manatee killed by head-on boat crash on Big Hickory Island The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting a necropsy on a manatee that washed ashore on Big Hickory Island.
Junior Achievement of SWFL inducts 4 into Hall of Fame A who’s who of the local business community celebrated four regional leaders March 25 at Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s annual banquet honoring this year’s Business Hall of Fame inductees.
fort myers beach Fort Myers Beach to implement temporary emergency traffic measure to assist EMS response The Town of Fort Myers Beach and the FMB Fire District have implemented a temporary emergency measure due to response time concerns with first responders and traffic.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County woman out on bond arrested again for drug trafficking, possession The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman who allegedly violated her bond as she was caught trafficking and possessing several forms of drugs.
FORT MYERS Florida Southwestern State College to hold free Spring Concert series Florida Southwestern State College is set to hold a series of free concerts throughout April.
the weather authority Mostly sunny, warmer for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking mostly sunny conditions, bringing warmer temperatures throughout this Wednesday.
Collier County teen injured in violent parking lot incident A teenager is fighting for his life after a violent confrontation in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers recycling facilty catches fire; smoke visible for miles Thick smoke erupted from a Fort Myers recycling facility on Tuesday evening as flames tore through the building.
ROTONDA Rotonda residents worry as legal battle over bridge closure heats up Charlotte County is gearing up for a legal battle over the Rotonda Bridge, which has been closed since Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers’ Howard Sapp seeks to break GOP hold in district 19 race Howard Sapp has announced his candidacy to represent Southwest Florida in Washington, D.C. Sapp, a Democrat, aims to succeed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, who is running for governor of Florida.
FORT MYERS Laser lockup: Teen arrested for pointing laser at LCSO aviation unit A Lee County teenager has been arrested for pointing a laser at an aircraft, a dangerous act that poses significant risks to aviation safety.
Southwest Florida Collier clinic lease fight leaves families fearing healthcare loss A legal battle is unfolding in Collier County as Lee Health Systems takes on Nicklaus Children’s Hospital over a lease dispute
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach FEMA probation could end sooner than expected Fort Myers Beach may soon see relief from high flood insurance bills. The town lost its FEMA flood insurance discount last fall and was placed on probation, putting homeowners at risk of higher costs.
15-year-old Kimberly Yanira. Credit: Florida Highway Patrol. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating what has become a deadly hit-and-run in East Naples after a teenage girl died from her injures in the crash. We confirmed with 16-year-old Kimberly Yanira’s family she died in the hospital Friday after she was hit by a car while riding her bicycle across US-41 Aug. 22. Troopers say the driver of the car that hit her left the scene. We also learned Friday investigators identified the driver and impounded the vehicle involved, but his name has not been released, and there hasn’t been an arrest. The driver is considered a person of interest. Investigators say this 4-door Kia hit 16-year-old Kimberly Yanira when she attempted to cross US-41 in East Naples Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, and the driver behind the wheel left the scene of the crash. Credit: Florida Highway Patrol. According to the FHP crash report, troopers responded to the scene of the crash on US-41 near Pineland Avenue. Investigators say a 40-year-old man driving a 4-door Kia was traveling west on US-41 in the center lane, approaching Pineland Avenue when Kimberly was riding her bike south along Pineland Ave. She was attempting to cross US-41 travel lanes toward a nearby shopping plaza on US-41. The front of the Kia hit Kimberley, and she fell on the road. She was taken to an NCH hospital to treat critical injuries, and then, she was transferred to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood in Broward County, where she died Friday. Investigators say the driver of the Kia never stopped to help Kimberly and left the scene of the crash, continuing westbound on US-41. Kimberly’s family was celebrating her birthday the day of the crash. They say she was out running errands and never returned home. “It pains me that she’s not here with me right now,” father Felipe Cac Xona said. Cac Xona got the call no parent wants to hear. “I received a call to come out and get her, but when I arrived, she wasn’t there,” Cac Xona said. “They had already taken her to the hospital.” Kimberly’s father works at Alice Sweetwater’s Bar and Grille. When the general manager heard what happened, she quickly did everything she could to help. “I just wrote the initial check for them to cover the cost of everything,” General manager Mary Beth Atwell said. Atwell helped cover the cost to send Kimberly back to Guatemala, where she’ll be buried, and others quickly joined. “I had a lady show up here today with $600 and a card for him,” Atwell said. “I mean, it’s just quite amazing the outpouring of support from everybody in the community.” Atwell says the community is showing a tremendous amount of love to Kimberly and her family, but one question remains. “The whole situation is devastating,” Atwell said. “But it’s even more devastating that somebody could care less about stopping and seeing if they could help that person.” The crash remains under investigation. No charges have been filed at this time. Anyone with information about the crash can contact FHP at 239-938-1800.