Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile baseConstruction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB Would you be surprised to hear that turtles aren’t fans of sand castles?
BANYAN VILLAGE Parts of Hendry County affected by power outages Authorities are responding to a large-scale power outage in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
ESTERO One lane blocked due to crash on Corkscrew and TPI Rd. Estero Fire Rescue is on the scene of a car crash at Corkscrew Road and TPI Road.
FORT MYERS ‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic At a workshop Monday afternoon, the Fort Myers city council approved the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s request for additional land for future expansion.
ESTERO Attorneys meeting with landowners over BERT fallout If a railroad-turned bike path was cutting through your backyard, would you be concerned? Neighbors voiced their specific concerns Monday.
Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry.
Voters react to Glades Commissioner not living in his district Glades County District 1 Commissioner, Tony Whidden, doesn’t live in his district; and voters are not happy.
FGCU FGCU softball returns to NCAA Tournament after ASUN title FGCU softball wins the ASUN Tournament title and are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years.
NAPLES Naples police and fire rescue departments ask city council about hiring more staff The city of Naples Police and Fire-Rescue chiefs talked about the past, present, and future of their departments.
New Lee County teacher contract still doesn’t compete Last week, we told you how teachers and Lee County settled on contracts. Next, teachers will vote to approve the contract.
CAPE CORAL Well digging in Cape Coral soars amid water concerns A city’s water issue is coming to a head, and authorities said they are digging four times more than usual to keep the water flowing.
ESTERO Brush fire shuts down portion of Corkscrew Road in Estero Authorities are on the scene of a 15-acre brush fire in Estero, which is affecting traffic.
CAPE CORAL Skull discovered in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A skull has been found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB Would you be surprised to hear that turtles aren’t fans of sand castles?
BANYAN VILLAGE Parts of Hendry County affected by power outages Authorities are responding to a large-scale power outage in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
ESTERO One lane blocked due to crash on Corkscrew and TPI Rd. Estero Fire Rescue is on the scene of a car crash at Corkscrew Road and TPI Road.
FORT MYERS ‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic At a workshop Monday afternoon, the Fort Myers city council approved the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s request for additional land for future expansion.
ESTERO Attorneys meeting with landowners over BERT fallout If a railroad-turned bike path was cutting through your backyard, would you be concerned? Neighbors voiced their specific concerns Monday.
Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry.
Voters react to Glades Commissioner not living in his district Glades County District 1 Commissioner, Tony Whidden, doesn’t live in his district; and voters are not happy.
FGCU FGCU softball returns to NCAA Tournament after ASUN title FGCU softball wins the ASUN Tournament title and are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years.
NAPLES Naples police and fire rescue departments ask city council about hiring more staff The city of Naples Police and Fire-Rescue chiefs talked about the past, present, and future of their departments.
New Lee County teacher contract still doesn’t compete Last week, we told you how teachers and Lee County settled on contracts. Next, teachers will vote to approve the contract.
CAPE CORAL Well digging in Cape Coral soars amid water concerns A city’s water issue is coming to a head, and authorities said they are digging four times more than usual to keep the water flowing.
ESTERO Brush fire shuts down portion of Corkscrew Road in Estero Authorities are on the scene of a 15-acre brush fire in Estero, which is affecting traffic.
CAPE CORAL Skull discovered in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A skull has been found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
Fort Myers Beach is on the way up with businesses returning bigger and better after Hurricane Ian. Now, one developer is taking the concept of bigger-better to new heights. London Bay is holding sessions to get public input and ensure they know neighbors’ wants as they make plans. A good 70 or so people came to Wednesday’s meeting with questions. Everything presented on Wednesday was just a vision proposal. It was a special place on Fort Myers Beach. “We used to love going there all the time,” said Jackie Stading, who lives across the London Bay FMB development. Outrigger’s Beach Resort is just a stone’s throw from Stading’s home. “Whenever people came to visit, we would take them down there, have maybe a drink, watch the sunset, maybe lunch,” Stading said. The two-story resort was one of her grandkids’ favorite parts of visiting her and the island, but Ian did a number on this property and Charley’s Boathouse Grill across the street. RELATED: Dealing with traffic on Fort Myers Beach “I just kept hoping they’d build back up, but then when it sold, I knew it wasn’t,” Stading said. Outrigger and Charley’s were demolished. The 10 acres were swooped up by the local developer, London Bay, for a whopping $38.2 million. “Probably is worth it, but really, what they want to do and what I’ve been reading what they want to do isn’t at all what I think we would like. I think this end of the beach has always been known as more of the quieter end,” Stading said. Fort Myers Beach plans. CREDIT: London Bay Neighbors living around the ready-to-develop lot echo the push and pull we’ve heard since Ian. They are wondering how they can balance recovery and rebuilding while holding true to the small-town charm of Fort Myers Beach. “I think it’ll enhance the beach, whatever they put there from the plans we’ve heard,” said Kay Kindrick, who lives across from London Bay. At Wednesday’s meeting, London Bay founder Mark Wilson presented their vision of a boutique old-Florida lifestyle hotel. Meetings like these are part of their commitment to building with the community’s wants. Right now, they’re focused on the beachside. Their proposed plan is 96 rooms between a hotel and condos. The hotel could go as high as nine floors with a rooftop lounge, and the condo could go up to 15 floors. For the public, beach accessibility isn’t going anywhere. On top of that, there will be restrooms, showers, bike and golf cart parking, beach games, a bar and food trucks. That height requirement is not approved, just proposed. One of the questions at the meeting was, “What’s your plan for where Charley’s sat on the other side of the road?” They said that right now, they don’t know. They are focused on the beach side now.