Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray showerPedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
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.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
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 Logo. El condado Lee declaró estado de emergencia local y anunció la apertura de refugios y evacuaciones obligatorias debido al pronóstico actual del huracán Ian. El condado informó que la declaración de emergencia ayudará a los municipios y condados a prepararse y responder a situaciones como huracanes. Parte del condado Lee ahora está bajo advertencia de huracán. Según el condado Lee, el personal del condado continúa evaluando los modelos de inundaciones y marejadas ciclónicas. Tuvieron un Facebook informativo en vivo el lunes a las 3 p.m. Puede verlo haciendo clic aquí o en el reproductor de abajo. Todo el sistema público del condado de Lee estará cerrado este martes y miércoles mientras los comisionados y los administradores de emergencias monitorean el huracán para determinar si se debe emitir una orden de evacuación. En la conferencia de prensa, la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Lee declaró que una vez que los vientos sostenidos superen las 45 mph, el Departamento de Policía de Fort Myers enviará a todos los oficiales de la carretera. LSCO tampoco podrá responder a las llamadas de servicio hasta que los vientos estén por debajo de las 45 mph y se haya realizado una evaluación de los daños. Esta es una práctica normal. Luego, las llamadas se clasificarán y despacharán. “Los miembros de mi familia, los hombres y mujeres de la oficina del alguacil, tenemos todos los activos, toda la tecnología, todo está listo al alcance de la mano, estamos listos para comenzar y estamos listos para cualquier cosa que se nos presente”, dijo Lee. Alguacil del condado Carmine Marceno. “Queremos cruzar los dedos para no tener que utilizarlo, pero estar listos, ser proactivos para garantizar que los excelentes residentes de este condado estén seguros. Y estamos preparados para eso”. Las operaciones de autobús de ruta fija de LeeTran finalizarán a las 4 p.m. el martes y no se cobrarán las tarifas de autobús. Los servicios de ADA Passport se priorizarán en función de los viajes médicos y de soporte vital junto con el refugio para necesidades especiales. El condado de Lee espera decidir este martes si emite una orden de evacuación y cuándo abrir los refugios. Las operaciones de emergencia darán una actualización a las 7 a.m. El condado de Lee anunció evacuaciones obligatorias para la Zona A y la Zona B. Se pide, especialmente a las personas en casas móviles o prefabricadas a evacuar o buscar refugio. 10 refugios de emergencia están abiertos desde las 9 a.m. de este martes: Escuela Secundaria Dunbar, 3800 Edison Ave. Escuela secundaria del este del condado de Lee, 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. Centro Recreativo Estero, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Gateway High, 13820 Griffin Drive Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway Escuela secundaria Island Coast, 2125 DeNavarra Parkway Oak Hammock Middle, 5321 Tice St. Preparatoria South Fort Myers, 14020 Plantation Road Varsity Lakes Middle, 801 Gunnery Road N. Centro recreativo del parque de veteranos, 49 Homestead Road S. Todos los refugios admiten mascotas. Las personas deberán llevar elementos esenciales, incluidos medicamentos, cosas para dormir (no hay catres) y mantas. Tenga en cuenta el hacinamiento y evite llevar artículos innecesarios. Si trae mascotas, lleve comida, correas y cajones o jaulas. Los equipos de Vivienda, Alcance y Tratamiento del condado de Lee y el personal de alcance se están coordinando con las personas sin hogar para organizar el transporte de LeeTran, antes de que el servicio de autobús se suspenda operaciones a las 4 p. m., a los refugios del área cuando se acerque el huracán Ian. Se ha pedido a las personas que se encuentran sin hogar que se trasladen a los siguientes lugares de alcance el martes para el transporte: Lion’s Park, 2550 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers Biblioteca Regional de Fort Myers, 2450 First St., Fort Myers Centro de Transporte Rosa Parks, 2250 Widman Way, Fort Myers Estación de transferencia de Edison, 4125 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers Centro de transferencia de Cape Coral, 820 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral Plaza comercial en el lado este de la U.S. 41 y Hancock Bridge en North Fort Myers. Parque y paseo en Fort Myers Beach, 11101 Summerlin Square Dr, Fort Myers Beach Salón Schandler, 419 Royal Palm Park Road, Fort Myers Las personas en la Zona A y B no deben sacar su basura. Llame al 211 después de las 9 a. m. para comunicarse con la línea directa de información de emergencia del condado de Lee.