HyperFiber internet service planned for Port CharlotteCocaine found after K-9 ‘free-air sniff’ in Fort Myers
HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber has collaborated with Charlotte County’s engineering division, and the first Port Charlotte customers began to receive HyperFiber’s connection at the end of April.
FORT MYERS Cocaine found after K-9 ‘free-air sniff’ in Fort Myers Police arrested a man accused of trafficking more than 30 ounces of cocaine, after getting help from man’s best friend during a traffic stop.
North Naples restaurateurs open tea bar as second business Sitthiphorn “Joe” Sunthi and Tangmo “Mo” Maneerat have enjoyed some major life changes since the successful launch of their first restaurant in January 2018.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Highway Patrol announced to combat traffic issues On Monday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office introduced the LCSO Highway Patrol, which is equipped to handle high-risk traffic stops.
WINK NEWS Celebrate Mom at Mother’s Day events across Southwest Florida Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor the love and sacrifices of mothers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Mayor optimistic on maintaining flood insurance discount Cape Coral’s Mayor John Gunter spoke about submitting the city’s paperwork before FEMA’s flood insurance guideline deadline.
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday.
The Weather Authority A hotter day ahead with ‘feels like’ temperatures as high as 100° The Weather Authority is tracking a muggy Thursday morning, with afternoon temperatures expected to climb into the lower to mid-90s.
CAPE CORAL The City of Cape Coral announces it has met the FEMA deadline related to flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral announces that it has met all of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s guidelines regarding the flood insurance discount rate.
Teachers union reaches contract agreement with Lee County School District The Lee County Teachers Union said it has reached an agreement with the district regarding teacher contracts for the next school year.
BABCOCK RANCH Family and friends remember teen killed in SR-31 crash Family and friends are keeping a 19-year-old’s memory alive after he lost his life in a collision with a truck on State Road 31.
FORT MYERS Officers searching for alleged Racetrac arsonist The Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed an early morning fire at a gas station was arson.
CAPE CORAL What we know about man accused of flushing ex-girlfriend’s fish Bean down the toilet Bret Dahl is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house, assaulting her, breaking things and flushing her fish named Bean down the toilet.
FORT MYERS Pushing for changes at Lee County Domestic Animal Services The Lee County Domestic Animal Services is responding to a letter listing concerns and allegations at the shelter.
Miracle Moment: Kinsley Vitiello Three-year-old Kinsley Vitiello loves to play dolls and dance her heart out with her big sister Aubrey.
HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber has collaborated with Charlotte County’s engineering division, and the first Port Charlotte customers began to receive HyperFiber’s connection at the end of April.
FORT MYERS Cocaine found after K-9 ‘free-air sniff’ in Fort Myers Police arrested a man accused of trafficking more than 30 ounces of cocaine, after getting help from man’s best friend during a traffic stop.
North Naples restaurateurs open tea bar as second business Sitthiphorn “Joe” Sunthi and Tangmo “Mo” Maneerat have enjoyed some major life changes since the successful launch of their first restaurant in January 2018.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Highway Patrol announced to combat traffic issues On Monday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office introduced the LCSO Highway Patrol, which is equipped to handle high-risk traffic stops.
WINK NEWS Celebrate Mom at Mother’s Day events across Southwest Florida Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate and honor the love and sacrifices of mothers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Mayor optimistic on maintaining flood insurance discount Cape Coral’s Mayor John Gunter spoke about submitting the city’s paperwork before FEMA’s flood insurance guideline deadline.
Florida deputies who fatally shot US airman burst into wrong apartment, attorney says Deputies responding to a disturbance call at a Florida apartment complex burst into the wrong unit and fatally shot a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was home alone when they saw he was armed with a gun, an attorney for the man’s family said Wednesday.
The Weather Authority A hotter day ahead with ‘feels like’ temperatures as high as 100° The Weather Authority is tracking a muggy Thursday morning, with afternoon temperatures expected to climb into the lower to mid-90s.
CAPE CORAL The City of Cape Coral announces it has met the FEMA deadline related to flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral announces that it has met all of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s guidelines regarding the flood insurance discount rate.
Teachers union reaches contract agreement with Lee County School District The Lee County Teachers Union said it has reached an agreement with the district regarding teacher contracts for the next school year.
BABCOCK RANCH Family and friends remember teen killed in SR-31 crash Family and friends are keeping a 19-year-old’s memory alive after he lost his life in a collision with a truck on State Road 31.
FORT MYERS Officers searching for alleged Racetrac arsonist The Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed an early morning fire at a gas station was arson.
CAPE CORAL What we know about man accused of flushing ex-girlfriend’s fish Bean down the toilet Bret Dahl is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house, assaulting her, breaking things and flushing her fish named Bean down the toilet.
FORT MYERS Pushing for changes at Lee County Domestic Animal Services The Lee County Domestic Animal Services is responding to a letter listing concerns and allegations at the shelter.
Miracle Moment: Kinsley Vitiello Three-year-old Kinsley Vitiello loves to play dolls and dance her heart out with her big sister Aubrey.
As beachgoers start taking on the sand, it’s important to know what pieces of your trip to the shore you can and can’t take with you. The city of Sanibel works with beach patrol to protect our shores’ living creatures. A woman’s shell findings along a beach on Sanibel Island. She uses the tiller in the photo to sift through shells on the sand. According to the Sanibel Shelling Regulations, there are a few things to be aware of when you go searching for sea shells. Do: Know what you’re taking if you are taking home a shell Make sure there is nothing living inside your shell Passively shell, taking shells that are on the surface of the shore is OK Bring a bag to keep all your findings in Don’t: Take home a live organism Take home a shell with an animal living inside it Dig into the beach to find shells Not only are the sea shells you can see on shore from Sanibel’s beaches various, but there are hundreds of species on the island. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum has educated those on Sanibel Island for decades on our beaches’ sea shells. José Leal is the museum’s science director and curator. He said the island has hundreds of species to explore and protect. “They are a very diverse group of animals. They’re literally thousands and thousands of species in this country here on Sanibel, just the shallow water species we have in our shell that I believe have a history and worth about 410 species of shallow water just on Sanibel,” Leal said. RELATED: Lighthouse Beach parking lots will temporarily close for Sanibel Lighthouse repairs Blind Pass beach as birds sit perched along the shoreline. What’s living and what’s not? The City of Sanibel works with beach patrol to protect our shores’ living creatures. Joel Caouette is an Environmental Biologist for the city of Sanibel. Caouette explains what is living as a “shell with a live tissue.” These living shells and organisms are off-limits when it comes to shelling. RELATED: Iconic island businesses She Sells Sea Shells, Nanny’s of Sanibel, RC Otter’s reopen This includes sea urchins, starfish and sanddollars. “Snails, they build the shells with this shell material, and then they have live tissue in there. Anything like a hermit crab, anything like that, would be prohibited to take,” Caouette said. The City of Sanibel said taking a live organism could land you in jail for 60 days or have you ticketed for a $500 fine.