16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier CountyNew bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes
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.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
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.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Sen. Marco Rubio speaks regarding last year’s protests in Cuba. Credit: CBS Miami As Florida marks one year since the historic demonstrations in Cuba, some of the state’s top GOP leaders took it as an opportunity to criticize the Biden administration. “We will not stay quiet, we will not standby unlike the Biden administration,” said Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Núñez at an event in Doral flanked by several South Florida Republican heavyweights. They called on the administration to do more to address the injustices of Cuba’s communist government. “We’re deeply disappointed that in the year that has passed, this administration has done absolutely nothing on the issue of Cuba,” said U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. “At best it’s been stagnant, at worst the Biden administration’s response to Cuba has been appeasement.” It was a year ago, that thousands of Cubans poured onto the streets after days of power cuts by the government. Some protestors live-streamed the events where people spoke out about the lack of food, medicine, and basic freedoms. Within hours, the uprising spread in regions throughout the country, marking the largest anti-government protests in Cuba since the 1959 revolution. “They knew the consequences, they knew the regime would respond with its usual ferocity,” said state U.S. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart. The gathered elected officials called on the Biden administration to demand the release of hundreds of people arrested after participating in the peaceful protests last year. “According to human rights groups, about 1,400 Cubans were detained including 45 children,” said Diaz-Balart. Rubio pointed to an increased number of Cuban migrants who risk their lives on dangerous journeys by boat to South Florida as another sign of the dire situation on the communist island. The Florida Democratic Party party issued a statement that read, in part: “A year ago today, the people of Cuba said enough and took to the streets armed with their desire and cry for freedom in peaceful protests against the communist regime. Any hope for change was quickly met with even greater repression by a tyranny holding on to a failed and cruel economic and political model. Instead, the Cuban regime once again refused to listen to its people, shattered the cry for freedom, the cry for Patria y Vida, not death.” The statement noted that hundreds of peaceful protestors were beaten, arrested, and jailed. The laws were then changed to make it clear that demonstrations against the government would not be tolerated. “The regime changed the penal code to criminalize and make clear that no freedom of speech or any criticism against the government will be tolerated and met with even harsher penalties,” according to the statement. “The Castro-Canel cruel dictatorship continues to silence the voice of its people in the most cowardly way, murdering and imprisoning those who have the courage to speak out.” “As Democrats, we must continue to stand with the oppressed people of Cuba in their quest for freedom. We must continue to denounce the Cuban regime’s human rights abuses against its people, and we must remain committed to empowering the people of Cuba so they can enjoy the freedoms every human being deserves.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken marked one year passing on Twitter. One year after the July 11 demonstrations in Cuba, we recognize the determination and courage of the Cuban people in their long struggle for democracy. The United States stands with the Cuban people, and we urge the Cuban regime to respect their voices. #11J — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) July 11, 2022 Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava also weighed on Twitter. A year after historic protests, Miami-Dade stands fully united with the Cuban people on the island and across our community fighting for freedom, dignity, and basic human rights. May their courageous actions continue to move us closer to the dream of libertad y dignidad in Cuba. — Daniella Levine Cava (@MayorDaniella) July 11, 2022 There are a number of events scheduled for Monday in a show of solidarity with the people of Cuba. At 6 p.m., there will be the prayer of the rosary at the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity organized by Mothers Against Repression. At 7 p.m., there will be a musical and artistic event in commemoration of the July 11 uprising at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora. At 7:45 p.m., there will be a march down SW 8th Street to the Bay of Pigs Monument.