Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questionsCollier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questions We’ve reported on the plans by Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin, and how it will force the families currently living in those properties out.
Collier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3 This comes less than 24 hours after former President Donald Trump told the world he would vote for Amendment 3.
PHILADELPHIA Florida political analyst weighs in ahead of presidential debate Tonight may be the only chance viewers will get to see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump together on the debate stage.
LEHIGH ACRES Renewed call for guardrails following fatal Lehigh Acres canal crash A car flying into a canal, killing a 47-year-old man, has many raising the question of how it can be stopped from happening again.
Charlotte County Schools reflects on Guardian program 1 year later Charlotte County is getting a better idea of how armed people in its schools are doing. Last school year was the first entire year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place.
PUNTA GORDA Public notice of pollution submitted for the Peace River There are reports of chemicals, oils and contaminants polluting the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers neighbors work to stop parking garage A city sees a warehouse just south of Palm Beach Boulevard as a spot they can use for a brand new parking lot, but the people who live in the neighborhood are telling the city to think twice.
NAPLES Collier middle school student arrested for carrying knife A Manatee Middle School student has been arrested after a knife was found in his backpack at school.
FORT MYERS Suspect arrested in Papa Johns armed robbery A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery of a Fort Myers pizza shop.
TALLAHASSEE New ruling could ban lab grown meat production in Florida A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the production and sale of “cultivated meat” in the state.
Seconds save lives: New trial for diagnosing stroke Now, doctors are testing another drug to help people who suffer a different kind of stroke that floods the brain with blood.
Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 Whether crafting cakes or kombucha or focusing on a courtroom or cockpit, the individuals who have earned recognition among the Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 all stand out in their respective fields.
Del Taco to open in Port Charlotte A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwest Florida’s first Del Taco will take place Sept. 16 in Port Charlotte. It will be the third Del Taco location for Quality Restaurant Group President and operating partner Kenther Ramos.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on camera: 8-foot alligator wrangled from Bonita Springs home See you later, alligator! Deputies came quick to the rescue to wrangle this slippery reptile.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris’ position Donald Trump has signaled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, putting his position in line with that of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questions We’ve reported on the plans by Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin, and how it will force the families currently living in those properties out.
Collier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3 This comes less than 24 hours after former President Donald Trump told the world he would vote for Amendment 3.
PHILADELPHIA Florida political analyst weighs in ahead of presidential debate Tonight may be the only chance viewers will get to see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump together on the debate stage.
LEHIGH ACRES Renewed call for guardrails following fatal Lehigh Acres canal crash A car flying into a canal, killing a 47-year-old man, has many raising the question of how it can be stopped from happening again.
Charlotte County Schools reflects on Guardian program 1 year later Charlotte County is getting a better idea of how armed people in its schools are doing. Last school year was the first entire year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place.
PUNTA GORDA Public notice of pollution submitted for the Peace River There are reports of chemicals, oils and contaminants polluting the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers neighbors work to stop parking garage A city sees a warehouse just south of Palm Beach Boulevard as a spot they can use for a brand new parking lot, but the people who live in the neighborhood are telling the city to think twice.
NAPLES Collier middle school student arrested for carrying knife A Manatee Middle School student has been arrested after a knife was found in his backpack at school.
FORT MYERS Suspect arrested in Papa Johns armed robbery A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery of a Fort Myers pizza shop.
TALLAHASSEE New ruling could ban lab grown meat production in Florida A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the production and sale of “cultivated meat” in the state.
Seconds save lives: New trial for diagnosing stroke Now, doctors are testing another drug to help people who suffer a different kind of stroke that floods the brain with blood.
Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 Whether crafting cakes or kombucha or focusing on a courtroom or cockpit, the individuals who have earned recognition among the Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 all stand out in their respective fields.
Del Taco to open in Port Charlotte A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwest Florida’s first Del Taco will take place Sept. 16 in Port Charlotte. It will be the third Del Taco location for Quality Restaurant Group President and operating partner Kenther Ramos.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on camera: 8-foot alligator wrangled from Bonita Springs home See you later, alligator! Deputies came quick to the rescue to wrangle this slippery reptile.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump signals support for reclassifying pot as a less dangerous drug, in line with Harris’ position Donald Trump has signaled support for a potentially historic federal policy shift to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, putting his position in line with that of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris.
Fort Myers Police Department. CREDIT: WINK News The Fort Myers Police Department has a new leader, but some of the people tasked with hiring him think they may have been able to do better. For months, Fort Myers City Council members had heated debates over who would be next to lead the police department. On Monday night, they finally landed on a decision. In a 6-1 vote, the Fort Myers City Council chose to hire from within and promote Jason Fields– everyone except councilman Johnny Streets. He was the only “no” vote. Then, there’s Mayor Kevin Anderson. He voted “yes,” but will always wonder what might have been. Anderson knows the law, knows how a police department works, knows how a chief should run it. Why? For one, he’s the mayor. Two: he was an FMPD officer for 24 years who retired with the rank of major, just like Major Jason Fields, now Chief Jason Fields. “I hired him,” Anderson said. “I was doing the hiring back when he was hired, and he was an impressive candidate.” Impressive then and impressive now. “I think he’s had a great career. He’s well rounded,” Anderson said. But as well rounded as he may be, Fields was not the mayor’s top choice for chief. Anderson did not like the way the city council handled the search. Though not required, council traditionally rubber stamps who the city manager wants. That didn’t happen in this case. Last month, four council members voted no to the city manager’s suggestion and the mayor’s first choice, Reo Hatfield. “In not approving him the first time? Yes, I do,” said Anderson when asked if the council made a mistake, “because he was highly qualified, and no one could give me a valid reason why he shouldn’t be the police chief.” Anderson was asked if Hatfield would have been his top choice. “Oh, yes, yes, and nothing to do with the internal candidates. I think they’re both highly qualified. I just think that Chief Hatfield was more qualified,” Anderson said. After winning council’s approval, Fields made it clear: he knows he has big shoes to fill. Not Hatfield’s but the late Chief Diggs’. “I’m gonna want to prove myself. I’m gonna make sure that I do the best to my abilities, and I hope that is infectious to the people around me,” Fields said. Anderson said that he doesn’t doubt that for a second. “Jason, I thought you were a great candidate as when you applied to be a police officer 20 some years ago. I think you’re a great candidate for the police chief’s job. I congratulate you, and I’m here to support you in any way I can,” Anderson said. The mayor is ready, excited to see Chief Fields get down to business.