One lane blocked due to crash on Corkscrew and TPI Rd.‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic
‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic
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.
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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.
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NORTH FORT MYERS Deputies searching for endangered North Fort Myers woman Deputies are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman from North Fort Myers who they believe could be endangered.
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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 Human skull found in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A human skull was found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
NORTH FORT MYERS Deputies searching for endangered North Fort Myers woman Deputies are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman from North Fort Myers who they believe could be endangered.
ESTERO Motorcyclist speaks out about road rage attack in Estero A man is in jail for ramming a motorcyclist with his SUV.
CAPE CORAL ‘I’m done with Cape Coral;’ Water shortage continues to frustrate residents Why are the people in Cape Coral having such a hard time getting any? The answer? The 2008 housing crisis. Help from a water treatment facility that never came.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh football prepping for second season under young leadership Antwan Dixon is one of the youngest head football coaches in southwest Florida which he sees as a blessing and a curse.
A pilot and two people on the ground died after a small plane crashed into a mobile home park just south of the Clearwater Mall Thursday night. On Friday, the FAA confirmed the pilot of a Beechcraft V35B and two people on the ground died in the crash. They also called the crash an accident and believe engine failure caused, though details remain unknown. According to the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department, several fatalities have been confirmed from the aircraft and from inside a mobile home. Chief Ehlers updates the media and confirms there are multiple fatalities from the plane crash this evening. pic.twitter.com/ujxzx7Io9g — Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department (@clearwaterfire) February 2, 2024 The Clearwater Police Department also spoke about the deadly plane crash. When police arrived at the scene, they secured the area, rescued victims and helped to put out the fire. The police chief explained they approach these scenes as “serious traffic crashes,” or “one of our traffic homicide crashes.” Since the police department was at the scene before the Federal Aviation Administration, they are tasked with keeping the “integrity” of the scene. Chief Gandy appears with Fire Chief Ehlers to give the latest on the plane crash. pic.twitter.com/E8OZmAYPZF — Clearwater Police Department (@myclearwaterPD) February 2, 2024 The police chief explained, “Clearly, local law enforcement doesn’t determine causality and causation with aircraft crashes.” Three mobile homes caught on fire after the small plane crashed into one of the homes, said Clearwater Fire Chief Scott Ehlers. The chief said four trailers at the mobile home park were heavily involved in the small plane crash. Crews quickly put those fires out. Fire Chief Scott Ehlers talks about this evening’s plane crash. pic.twitter.com/3omJk3CkyT — Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department (@clearwaterfire) February 2, 2024 Crews are investigating exactly what plane crashed as well as anyone else who was potentially on board the aircraft. Authorities are also investigating if anyone was inside any of the mobile homes involved in the crash. We’re on scene of a small plane crash at a mobile home park south of Clearwater Mall. Multiple mobile homes have caught fire. Firefighters from multiple jurisdictions are on scene. pic.twitter.com/1vBLnTnY8R — Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department (@clearwaterfire) February 2, 2024 The other mobile homes are considered safe. The call for the crash came in shortly after 7 p.m., and crews arrived seven minutes later.