America’s First Responders and Military Museum moving out of the Naples Airport into new locationCouncilman voices concern over new Fort Myers police review board law
NAPLES America’s First Responders and Military Museum moving out of the Naples Airport into new location It may be small in stature, but the significance of the artifacts located inside America’s Military and First Responders Museum in the Naples Airport is anything but small in what it means to those who served in the military or lost someone who served. Soon, there will be a bigger space to display all of […]
FORT MYERS Councilman voices concern over new Fort Myers police review board law There’s the new Florida law on the horizon, which limits the power of citizen-run police review boards, which concerns one Fort Myers council member.
FORT MYERS BEACH Man pronounced dead at hospital after Fort Myers Beach medical scene A man was pronounced dead at a local hospital after suffering a medical episode at Fort Myers Beach on Memorial Day.
FORT MYERS 105-year-old veteran remembers lost brothers-in-arms on Memorial Day Each Memorial Day former Lieutenant Colonel Donald (Don) Longer has lived through, he’s done so with a heavy heart.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Golisano’s tech specialist joins FL Guard Brad Devlin recently joined the Florida State Guard, something that was laid on his heart while helping neighbors after Hurricane Ian.
CAPE CORAL Accidental drowning: a cautionary tale for parents Five-year-old Maddie loves watching “The Lion King”, but she didn’t always have to sit in a chair to watch her favorite movie.
CAPE CORAL 43rd Annual Memorial Day Service held at Cape Coral funeral home The Southwest Florida community comes together on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who lost their lives in war.
FORT MYERS BEACH Work left to do on Fort Myers Beach Lynne Dajnese, dressed in a red, white and blue American flag-plastered shirt, sat on her Fort Myers beach porch.
LEHIGH ACRES Crash with injuries in Lehigh Acres shuts down WB Lee Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash with injuries in Lehigh Acres and have partially shut down a road.
LEHIGH ACRES Officials investigating fire that left 4 semi-trucks charred in Lehigh Acres Four semi-trucks were left charred by flames that fire marshals are calling a criminal act.
PORT CHARLOTTE Latest details on 2-year-old shot by 4-year-old in Port Charlotte How did a 4-year-old get hold of a gun, and who will be held responsible for that child shooting a 2-year-old inside a home over the weekend?
ESTERO Veteran honors soldiers who never returned with new book A Navy veteran has spent a decade honoring U.S. soldiers who never made it back home.
Staying safe while swimming to escape the constant heat On Memorial Day, many people go to the beach or the pool, which means it’s a great day to remember and reinforce swimming safety.
‘There is no good base tan’; Local dermatologist warns against sunning There’s a lot of sun’n and fun’n going on this holiday weekend. But when it comes to your skin, there can be too much of a good thing.
PUNTA GORDA Hundreds gather for Memorial Day service at Veterans Park It was an emotional Memorial Day for a lot of people at Veterans Park.
NAPLES America’s First Responders and Military Museum moving out of the Naples Airport into new location It may be small in stature, but the significance of the artifacts located inside America’s Military and First Responders Museum in the Naples Airport is anything but small in what it means to those who served in the military or lost someone who served. Soon, there will be a bigger space to display all of […]
FORT MYERS Councilman voices concern over new Fort Myers police review board law There’s the new Florida law on the horizon, which limits the power of citizen-run police review boards, which concerns one Fort Myers council member.
FORT MYERS BEACH Man pronounced dead at hospital after Fort Myers Beach medical scene A man was pronounced dead at a local hospital after suffering a medical episode at Fort Myers Beach on Memorial Day.
FORT MYERS 105-year-old veteran remembers lost brothers-in-arms on Memorial Day Each Memorial Day former Lieutenant Colonel Donald (Don) Longer has lived through, he’s done so with a heavy heart.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Golisano’s tech specialist joins FL Guard Brad Devlin recently joined the Florida State Guard, something that was laid on his heart while helping neighbors after Hurricane Ian.
CAPE CORAL Accidental drowning: a cautionary tale for parents Five-year-old Maddie loves watching “The Lion King”, but she didn’t always have to sit in a chair to watch her favorite movie.
CAPE CORAL 43rd Annual Memorial Day Service held at Cape Coral funeral home The Southwest Florida community comes together on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who lost their lives in war.
FORT MYERS BEACH Work left to do on Fort Myers Beach Lynne Dajnese, dressed in a red, white and blue American flag-plastered shirt, sat on her Fort Myers beach porch.
LEHIGH ACRES Crash with injuries in Lehigh Acres shuts down WB Lee Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash with injuries in Lehigh Acres and have partially shut down a road.
LEHIGH ACRES Officials investigating fire that left 4 semi-trucks charred in Lehigh Acres Four semi-trucks were left charred by flames that fire marshals are calling a criminal act.
PORT CHARLOTTE Latest details on 2-year-old shot by 4-year-old in Port Charlotte How did a 4-year-old get hold of a gun, and who will be held responsible for that child shooting a 2-year-old inside a home over the weekend?
ESTERO Veteran honors soldiers who never returned with new book A Navy veteran has spent a decade honoring U.S. soldiers who never made it back home.
Staying safe while swimming to escape the constant heat On Memorial Day, many people go to the beach or the pool, which means it’s a great day to remember and reinforce swimming safety.
‘There is no good base tan’; Local dermatologist warns against sunning There’s a lot of sun’n and fun’n going on this holiday weekend. But when it comes to your skin, there can be too much of a good thing.
PUNTA GORDA Hundreds gather for Memorial Day service at Veterans Park It was an emotional Memorial Day for a lot of people at Veterans Park.
DeSantis speaking at a press conference. CREDIT: WINK News In preparation for the weekend’s possible severe weather in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the volunteer-based Florida State Guard. DeSantis announced the guard’s activation Friday afternoon. The Florida State Guard is a volunteer force that was re-established by DeSantis in 2022. DeSantis activated the state guard for the first time in more than 75 years when Hurricane Idalia hit. I've directed @FLSERT to closely monitor the low-pressure system expected to impact the gulf coast this weekend.I am also activating the @FLStateGuard to ensure we are prepared to respond to any impacts, including flooding, strong wind gusts & isolated tornadoes. pic.twitter.com/tIZVBCelNS — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) December 15, 2023 According to a press release from the governor’s office, the Florida Division of Emergency Management has prepared flood response and prevention equipment for the state. They urge Floridians to plan for possible flooding, strong wind gusts and tornadoes. READ MORE: Charlotte County bracing for potentially severe weather The Weather Authority team forecasts 1-3 inches on average throughout Southwest Florida as the weekend progresses. One to two feet of storm surge is possible with some coastal flooding. A tornado was expected throughout parts of Southwest Florida on Saturday evening.