Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray showerPedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
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.
Sunday brings sun and clouds with chance for a stray shower The Weather Authority forecasts another seasonal day across Southwest Florida, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s to low 80s this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Pedestrian injured in crash on McGregor Boulevard The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a crash that left at least one person injured Saturday night.
Family of Eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
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.
It is vital that you ensure your home is prepared for a hurricane. Even though not every home is alike and the preparations will vary for every homeowner, there are precautions, both big and small, that every homeowner can follow to help protect their home and property. Significant steps can include strengthening or updating the structure of your house, its electrical system, or its plumbing. Depending on the size of your home, those types of projects can differ in price and scale, but the more complex jobs are best suited to professional contractors who are licensed to work in Florida. There are several precautions, however, that you can take on your own to prepare and protect your home. WINDOWS Installing storm shutters over all exposed windows and glass surfaces may be the easiest and most effective way to protect your home from a variety of hurricane-related damage. Do not overlook this precaution. Cover and protect every window, French door, glass door, and skylight in your home. A variety of manufactured storm shutters are available and they can be made of steel, aluminum, or heavy-duty plastic. In addition, homemade plywood shutters, if properly constructed and installed, can provide significant protection from hurricane-force winds and flying debris. ROOF Your home’s roof is especially vulnerable to hurricane damage, as it can be compromised by high winds and debris. Proper roof construction is essential. Having a qualified building professional inspect your roof can determine whether it needs reinforcement. A small investment made before the storm can save you thousands of dollars in damage when a hurricane hits. DOORS They may seem sturdy, but homes with double-entry doors that have one active door and one that is inactive can be vulnerable to hurricanes. That’s because the bolts and pins used to secure those types of doors are usually not strong enough to withstand hurricane-force winds. As you prepare your home for hurricane season, check with a local hardware store or building supplies retailer to determine the bolt system that will provide the strongest protection for your doors. GARAGE DOORS Hurricane-force winds can easily compromise double-wide doors for two-car garages, which could then make the rest of your home vulnerable to more damage. Fortunately, some garage doors can be reinforced with retrofit kits. Check with your local building supplies or hardware store to see if there’s a retrofit kit available for your garage door. MOBILE HOMES REQUIRE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS • Remove mirrors. • Wrap mirrors and lamps in blankets and place them in the bathtub or shower. • Install hurricane shutters or securely cover all windows with pre-cut plywood. • Shut off utilities and propane tanks; disconnect electricity, sewer and water lines. Perhaps more than any other structure, mobile home homes are especially vulnerable to hurricane-force winds. Ensure your mobile home is anchored by over-the-top tie-downs or frame tie-down straps. When a storm approaches, do your best to secure your home, then seek refuge with friends or relatives or go to a public shelter. Even if it is securely anchored, do not try to ride out a hurricane in a mobile home under any circumstances. Always follow mandatory evacuation orders if they are issued. Once you have securely anchored your mobile home, make sure to: • Pack breakables in boxes. • Remove mirrors. • Wrap mirrors and lamps in blankets and place them in the bathtub or shower. • Install hurricane shutters or securely cover all windows with pre-cut plywood. • Shut off utilities and propane tanks; disconnect electricity, sewer, and water lines.