Fort Myers Police respond to rollover crash; driver flees sceneWest End residents frustrated by security failures, lack of response
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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.
ESTERO Car crashes into restaurant window in Gulf Coast Town Center Authorities are investigating after an SUV crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state on Wednesday.
Queen Elizabeth II. Credit: CBS London – The U.K. government has had a detailed plan for what happens after the death of Queen Elizabeth II prepared for many years. Codenamed Operation London Bridge, with a long list of sub-operations laying out plans for the individual components of the plan, it was a closely guarded secret. After the queen’s death on Thursday, the plans were reported widely by British media. Below is what we can expect to see in the roughly 10 days between Queen Elizabeth II’s passing and her state funeral: After the queen passes away The day of Queen Elizabeth II’s death is referred to as D-Day or D+0, in the government plan for the aftermath of her passing. Because the announcement of her death came so late on Thursday, however, around 6:30 p.m. local time, the schedule was shifted, so D-Day will be pushed to Friday, according to Britain’s PA news agency. On Friday, King Charles III and his wife Camilla, now the Queen Consort, will return to London. The bells of Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey, and St. Paul’s Cathedral will toll, and there will be gun salutes, with one round fired for every year of the queen’s life, at London’s Hyde Park. Later, King Charles will deliver a message to the nation in a televised broadcast, and the prime ministers and others will attend a service of remembrance at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Britain’s House of Commons will convene at noon local time Friday for Members of Parliament to pay tribute to the queen in an extraordinary session set to last 10 hours. The PA said there would also be a rare Saturday sitting, where senior lawmakers are to take an oath to King Charles III, with tributes then continuing again into the evening. Saturday, D+1 The Accession Council will meet at St. James’s Palace in central London to formally acknowledge the queen’s passing and to proclaim Charles the new king. Charles will then join the council, along with Camilla and Prince William, who are also members, where the new king will declare support for the British constitution and the Church of Scotland, of which the monarch is the official head. Formal proclamations will then be read out publicly in all four of the British home nations, at St. James Palace in London; in Edinburgh, Scotland; in Cardiff, Wales; and in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The Garter King of Arms will read the first proclamation of the new sovereign from a balcony at St. James’s Palace. King Charles III will later meet with Britain’s brand new Prime Minister Liz Truss and members of her cabinet. Sunday, D+2 The queen’s coffin is expected to be transferred to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Proclamations will be read in the devolved administrations, in Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast. Monday, D+3 On Monday, a service will be held at Scotland’s St. Giles’ Cathedral, and a procession to the cathedral is expected. The queen may also lie in state at St. Giles, and the public may be able to visit her coffin. The new king will receive a motion of condolence from the government before eventually setting off on a tour of the countries of the United Kingdom. Tuesday, D+4 Queen Elizabeth’s coffin is expected to be flown from Scotland back to London. It will be taken to Buckingham Palace. A rehearsal will take place for the procession of the coffin between Buckingham Palace in central London, to the Palace of Westminster, not far away. King Charles may pay a visit to Northern Ireland, on Tuesday, to attend a service at St. Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast and receive a motion of condolence. Wednesday, D+5 There will be a ceremonial procession through London, after which the queen will lie in state at Westminster Hall for four days. After the coffin’s arrival, the Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct a short service. Senior royals are expected to make their own tributes at the queen’s lying in state, at some stages standing guard around her coffin. Thursday, D+6 The late queen will continue lying in state and a rehearsal is expected to take place for the state funeral procession. Members of the public will be admitted to Westminster Hall 23 hours per day, every day, for four days. It’s expected that some 10,000 people could file past her coffin daily to pay their respects. Friday, D+7 through Sunday, D+9 As the queen continues to lie in state, world leaders are expected to start arriving in London to attend her state funeral on Monday. Monday, D+10 The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey in London. The queen’s coffin is expected to be transported through the city on a gun carriage, pulled by naval sailors. Senior royals are expected to follow behind the coffin, just as they did during the funeral procession of the queen’s husband, Prince Phillip, and Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales. The service will be televised, and heads of state from around the world are expected to attend. There will be a national two minutes of silence. Following the service, the queen’s coffin will be taken to St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle for a committal service, which will also be televised. After that, there will be a private service for close family members. The queen will be laid to rest in the King George VI memorial chapel alongside her mother, father, and sister. The coffin of her late husband, Prince Phillip, will be moved from its current location in the Royal Vault to be with hers.