Tropical Storm Alberto approaching landfall on the coast of MexicoThe official start of summer includes isolated storms and breezy conditions
The Weather Authority Tropical Storm Alberto approaching landfall on the coast of Mexico The Weather Authority continues to monitor the events of Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 hurricane season.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY The official start of summer includes isolated storms and breezy conditions The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain showers and breezy conditions as we officially kick off the first day of Summer.
CAPE CORAL Convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson penalty phase set to begin Convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson is set to return to court for his penalty phase this Thursday morning.
FORT MYERS Hotel fire breaks out at Roadway Inn on Cleveland Avenue The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a hotel fire at the Roadway Inn on Cleveland Avenue early Thursday morning.
LABELLE People and law enforcement in LaBelle ill from ‘suspicious element’ The Henry County Sheriff’s Office said multiple people are ill, including law enforcement.
CAPE CORAL Lauren Dumolo’s family speaks 4 years after disappearance There have been no arrests, no big leads and no concrete clues about what exactly happened to Dumolo in four years.
SWFL participating in world’s largest swimming lesson A worldwide event to raise awareness about the importance of teaching kids to swim is happening on Thursday.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee Technical College’s logistics program takes education to the next level Immokalee Technical College’s Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology program gives students the opportunity to get hands-on training like no other.
ESTERO Estero homeowners dealing with permit problems Your home made it through Hurricane Ian, but now you still have to deal with the permitting process for repairs
ESTERO Estero’s response to FEMA’s Hurricane Ian compliance issue We are learning what FEMA said went wrong with the Village of Estero and what the response was.
FORT MYERS Florida is behind the country in recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday While other states are celebrating June 19, known as Juneteenth, with a paid day off from work, Florida is just observing the day with select businesses and governments having the day off.
Charlotte County Schools collaborate with agencies in reunification training Preparing for a school shooting is a necessary precaution in today’s society. On Wednesday, Charlotte County Schools put its plan into practice.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral cracks down on temporary yard signs Cape Coral has begun cracking down on temporary yard signs in the city right-of-way, and a fine could be imposed if they remain.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Community mourns 12-year-old killed in crash A father on his knees, toy in hand, a mother in tears gripping onto family and an older brother sitting on his bike.
FORT MYERS Citizens Property Insurance proposes a 14% rate hike Homeowners up and down Southwest Florida are living in fear of being priced out of their homes, and now Citizens Property Insurance wants to jack up its rates.
The Weather Authority Tropical Storm Alberto approaching landfall on the coast of Mexico The Weather Authority continues to monitor the events of Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 hurricane season.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY The official start of summer includes isolated storms and breezy conditions The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain showers and breezy conditions as we officially kick off the first day of Summer.
CAPE CORAL Convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson penalty phase set to begin Convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson is set to return to court for his penalty phase this Thursday morning.
FORT MYERS Hotel fire breaks out at Roadway Inn on Cleveland Avenue The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a hotel fire at the Roadway Inn on Cleveland Avenue early Thursday morning.
LABELLE People and law enforcement in LaBelle ill from ‘suspicious element’ The Henry County Sheriff’s Office said multiple people are ill, including law enforcement.
CAPE CORAL Lauren Dumolo’s family speaks 4 years after disappearance There have been no arrests, no big leads and no concrete clues about what exactly happened to Dumolo in four years.
SWFL participating in world’s largest swimming lesson A worldwide event to raise awareness about the importance of teaching kids to swim is happening on Thursday.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee Technical College’s logistics program takes education to the next level Immokalee Technical College’s Global Logistics and Supply Chain Technology program gives students the opportunity to get hands-on training like no other.
ESTERO Estero homeowners dealing with permit problems Your home made it through Hurricane Ian, but now you still have to deal with the permitting process for repairs
ESTERO Estero’s response to FEMA’s Hurricane Ian compliance issue We are learning what FEMA said went wrong with the Village of Estero and what the response was.
FORT MYERS Florida is behind the country in recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday While other states are celebrating June 19, known as Juneteenth, with a paid day off from work, Florida is just observing the day with select businesses and governments having the day off.
Charlotte County Schools collaborate with agencies in reunification training Preparing for a school shooting is a necessary precaution in today’s society. On Wednesday, Charlotte County Schools put its plan into practice.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral cracks down on temporary yard signs Cape Coral has begun cracking down on temporary yard signs in the city right-of-way, and a fine could be imposed if they remain.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Community mourns 12-year-old killed in crash A father on his knees, toy in hand, a mother in tears gripping onto family and an older brother sitting on his bike.
FORT MYERS Citizens Property Insurance proposes a 14% rate hike Homeowners up and down Southwest Florida are living in fear of being priced out of their homes, and now Citizens Property Insurance wants to jack up its rates.
On Saturday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office released a graphic new video from an attempted bank robbery turned deadly. A SWAT sniper shot and killed the suspect Sterling Alavache, while he held two hostages at knifepoint. This happened back in February at the Bank of America at Bell Tower. A warning: some of the video is graphic, and viewer discretion is advised. READ MORE: Inside the attempted Bank of America heist, SWAT situation, and sniper shooting Just before taking his shot, The sniper now identified as Lieutenant Paul Nader rested his gun on the shoulder of one of his team mates, but blocking Lieutenant Nader’s shot of Alavache was a computer monitor. The Lee County Sheriffs Office has also released another angle of the moment lieutenant Nader fired the shot. The moment right after the shot, the two hostages can be seen running for cover, the suspect on the floor and a gaping hole in the computer monitor seen just moments ago. Second later, The SWAT team swarms inside, jumping the desk and releasing a flash bang. The hostages now free, and Alavache, dead on the floor. Lieutenant Nader was honored for his bravery on June 5 with both the Deputy of the Quarter award and the Meritorious Service award. One of the hostages was there to thank him personally.