Gorgeous Thursday afternoon with highs in the mid 80sFailed air quality tests push back reopening date for The Sanibel School
the weather authority Gorgeous Thursday afternoon with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking pleasant afternoon conditions with temperatures in the mid-80s this Thursday.
SANIBEL Failed air quality tests push back reopening date for The Sanibel School The tentative reopening of The Sanibel School has been pushed back once again after being closed since Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police respond to rollover crash; driver flees scene The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a crash involving one vehicle on Colonial Gardens Circle and Colonial Boulevard.
FORT MYERS West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response A nearly $64 million luxury apartment complex that close to 500 people call home, but somehow, security seems to fall through the cracks.
NAPLES Collier County nearly doubles tourism budget On Tuesday, Collier County Commissioners approved a nearly $12 million budget for a tourism marketing campaign.
Florida policyholders urged to contact OIR if policies are canceled or nonrenewed If your insurance has been canceled or is not being renewed due to this year’s storms, the state of Florida wants you to reach out to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
BAREFOOT BEACH Woman thinks QR code got hacked A Fort Myers woman says a fraudulent QR code at Barefoot Beach caused her credit card to be hacked. She’s on a mission to warn others.
CAPE CORAL Sticker shock: Cape Coral residents hit with unexpected property tax hikes This is the time of year when people start paying their property taxes, but what happens when you get your bill and it’s more than you expected?
SANIBEL Sanibel workshop teaches residents benefits of elevating homes and businesses With each hurricane that brings damage to our area, many people rush to be more resilient. On Sanibel, more than 300 people have RSVP’d to learn about raising their homes and businesses.
SANIBEL Sanibel Causeway construction causing confusion and costing local business Repairing the Sanibel Causeway after recent storms has caused more than just traffic back-ups.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Speakeasy in downtown Fort Myers honors local historic figures Everything inside the Escondido Lounge whispers an authentic speakeasy, from the dim red lights to the fancy vintage glasses.
ESTERO Caught on camera: Man steals money from tip jar in Estero A business manager feels violated after a man took money from a tip jar on Tuesday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ranked 13th for establishing small businesses A blog set out to find the top U.S. cities where aspiring business owners can thrive in 2024, Cape Coral was named 13th.
NAPLES Minimally invasive balloon procedure for sinus issues Battling a sinus infection is bad enough, but contending with chronic sinus infections can be a real problem.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024.
the weather authority Gorgeous Thursday afternoon with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking pleasant afternoon conditions with temperatures in the mid-80s this Thursday.
SANIBEL Failed air quality tests push back reopening date for The Sanibel School The tentative reopening of The Sanibel School has been pushed back once again after being closed since Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police respond to rollover crash; driver flees scene The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a crash involving one vehicle on Colonial Gardens Circle and Colonial Boulevard.
FORT MYERS West End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response A nearly $64 million luxury apartment complex that close to 500 people call home, but somehow, security seems to fall through the cracks.
NAPLES Collier County nearly doubles tourism budget On Tuesday, Collier County Commissioners approved a nearly $12 million budget for a tourism marketing campaign.
Florida policyholders urged to contact OIR if policies are canceled or nonrenewed If your insurance has been canceled or is not being renewed due to this year’s storms, the state of Florida wants you to reach out to the Office of Insurance Regulation.
BAREFOOT BEACH Woman thinks QR code got hacked A Fort Myers woman says a fraudulent QR code at Barefoot Beach caused her credit card to be hacked. She’s on a mission to warn others.
CAPE CORAL Sticker shock: Cape Coral residents hit with unexpected property tax hikes This is the time of year when people start paying their property taxes, but what happens when you get your bill and it’s more than you expected?
SANIBEL Sanibel workshop teaches residents benefits of elevating homes and businesses With each hurricane that brings damage to our area, many people rush to be more resilient. On Sanibel, more than 300 people have RSVP’d to learn about raising their homes and businesses.
SANIBEL Sanibel Causeway construction causing confusion and costing local business Repairing the Sanibel Causeway after recent storms has caused more than just traffic back-ups.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Speakeasy in downtown Fort Myers honors local historic figures Everything inside the Escondido Lounge whispers an authentic speakeasy, from the dim red lights to the fancy vintage glasses.
ESTERO Caught on camera: Man steals money from tip jar in Estero A business manager feels violated after a man took money from a tip jar on Tuesday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ranked 13th for establishing small businesses A blog set out to find the top U.S. cities where aspiring business owners can thrive in 2024, Cape Coral was named 13th.
NAPLES Minimally invasive balloon procedure for sinus issues Battling a sinus infection is bad enough, but contending with chronic sinus infections can be a real problem.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 13, 2024.
Photos of the damage done to the two boats in Cape Coral on May 6, 2022. (Credit: FWC) The Cape Coral Waterway Advisory Board is set to discuss a boat crash in May that resulted in a man being arrested for boating under the influence. Eric Roberts, 34. (Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s office) According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 34-year-old Eric Roberts was arrested after two boats collided at the entrance to a canal near Tarpon Point in Cape Coral on May 6. Location of May 6, 2022 boat crash. (Credit Google and FWC) Based on an accident report from FWC, Roberts was traveling into the canal at a speed of 25 to 30 miles per hour when he took a blind corner and hit the back of a boat that was also headed into the canal. They say the canal was calm and the weather was good. FWC said Robert’s boat ramped up onto the back of the other boat and was prevented from completely crossing over the top because of the T-top on the other boat that stopped Robert’s boat’s momentum. Photo of the damage done to the boat in Cape Coral on May 6, 2022. (Credit: FWC) Photo of the damage done to the boat in Cape Coral on May 6, 2022. (Credit: FWC) Officers with FWC said Robert’s boat had two people on board, and the boat he hit had six people. They say one person on the boat that was hit was hurt. Armando Diferdinando recalls his boating day on May 6th. “We were going to anchor and have a great day on Sanibel and then come back for a nice dinner at their house. And it was a gorgeous day,” said Diferdinando. That is until another boat crashed into his. “It was horrific. And when I got up and turned around, I heard Pete yelling,” said Diferdinando. Pete is the owner of the boat in which Diferdinando was riding. Cape Coral’s waterway advisory board plans to discuss the boating crash during its meeting Thursday. A city spokesperson said boating safety is an important topic to the board. Diferdinando hopes the crash prompts change. “If somebody was would have been in that stern of that boat. Somebody would have been a lot more seriously injured if not died,” Diferdinando said. Florida Fish and Wildlife says the driver responsible for the crash was drunk. He now faces charges. “There is no winner in this situation. Pete still doesn’t have a boat. How a beautiful great great day on Sanibel Island, having a blast with our friends can in an instant turn be your worst day in the boat ever in my life,” said Diferdinando. Diferdinando said that despite the trouble on the water, he still plans on enjoying his new Florida home and will not shy away from boat rides. Roberts was given a field sobriety test, and officers said the results showed he was too impaired to be driving a boat. He was charged with boating under the influence and released on a $1,500 bond. The Cape Coral Waterway Advisory Board is planning on discussing the crash during their meeting on Thursday.