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.
Gas pump. Credit: CBS The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced an update concerning the fuel contamination affecting Southwest Florida drivers Tuesday afternoon: Here are the six stations that did not receive the contaminated fuel, according to the FDACS: Dan’s Car Wash: 39522 U.S. Highway 19 N., Tarpon Springs 7-Eleven: 3437 U.S. Highway 19, Holiday 7-Eleven: 13411 Fish Hawk Boulevard, Lithia Quick & Easy Stop: 4529 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota Palmers Easy Stop: 903 Cattleman Rd., Sarasota 2K Express 5: 6202 N 40th St., Tampa Eight stations have been inspected, remediated and cleared by FDACS for fuel sales: 7-Eleven: 720 Chiquita Boulevard, North Cape Coral 7-Eleven: 2604 Skyline Boulevard, Cape Coral 7-Eleven: 601 Pine Island Rd. S.W., Cape Coral 7-Eleven: 6050 Dean Dairy Road, Zephyrhills 7-Eleven: 714 Burnt Store Road, Cape Coral Handy Foods Store #87: 3205 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres Faulkenburg CITGO: 5320 Faulkenburg Road, Tampa PJI LLC: 7977 W Dunnellon Road, Dunnellon (Regular and premium fuel was not contaminated, only diesel fuel) 17 stations remain under a stop-sale order pending laboratory confirmation: 7-Eleven: 4325 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven: 12750 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers 7-Eleven: 290 Lakeland Park Road, Lakeland 7-Eleven: 940 S Broad St., Brooksville 7-Eleven: 1626 Meadow Road, Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven: 2401 James Redman Parkway, Plant City BJ’s Wholesale: 1929 Pine Island Road N.E., Cape Coral BJ’s Wholesale: 9372 Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers BJ’s Wholesale: 13585 NE 86th Path, Lady Lakes Handy Foods Store #86: 21321 Palm Beach Blvd., Alva Superday CITGO: 1595 South McCall Road, Port Charlotte Bolton One LLC: 15434 US Highway 19, Hudson JHW #310 – DBA Avenue CITGO: 11867 N. Williams St., Dunellon AL Prime – Daytona Beach: 1898 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach Choice Food & Gas: 310 N Central Ave., Umatilla Perfection Station 5: 9931 N Florida Ave., Tampa Rogers Petroleum: 134 N Desoto Ave., Arcadia The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services initially issued a warning Sunday. The agency said human error has led to potentially widespread fuel contamination. It happened at the Port of Tampa but had a widespread impact, including in Southwest Florida. The fuel involved was purchased after 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at stations supplied by Citgo from the Port of Tampa. Credit: WINK News. Experts tell WINK News that contaminated gasoline and diesel have the potential to cause engine damage or make your car inoperable. If you purchased gas from affected stations after 10 a.m. on Saturday, report it to FDACS. You can file a complaint by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA or online at www.fdacs.gov.