Police responding to rollover crash in Cape CoralBeat the heat with an ice-cold beer at Beerfest this weekend
CAPE CORAL Police responding to rollover crash in Cape Coral The scene is near the intersection of Andalusia Boulevard and Pine Island Road.
FORT MYERS Beat the heat with an ice-cold beer at Beerfest this weekend Summer is officially here. This weekend, you can beat the heat with an ice-cold beer at Fort Myers’s Brewing Company.
FORT MYERS Music Walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers Music is returning to the streets of downtown Fort Myers Friday evening.
CAPE CORAL Family of American hero relieved after killer’s sentencing Thursday, the man responsible for the attack that killed Daniel Eggers got the maximum sentence of 30 years.
VILLAS Land donated for permanent memorial for 12-year-old killed in crash When tragedy strikes, your community should wrap their arms around you. The Villas is a prime example of just that.
NAPLES Paragon theaters to host free film with director and actors present Paragon Theaters in Naples is set to host a free screening of the independent film “The Occult” by director Peter Hyoguchi.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers hosts summit to help first-time home buyers Buying a home is part of the American dream, but that dream is staying a dream for many young adults.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Mosquito Help: A county-by-county guide to battling the biting insects Why are mosquitoes attracted to certain people more than others?
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee County Commissioners vote for $11M replacement for Fort Myers Beach Pier Lee County Commissioners chose the more expensive option for replacing the Fort Myers Beach Pier, costing the county more than $11 million.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents frustrated with lack of reliable wells North Cape Coral residents are once again victims of dry wells despite all the rain and flooding just last week.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s Office detective dies after medical event The Collier County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of Detective Kerry Sill following a medical event Thursday morning.
CAPE CORAL Largest swimming lesson in Southwest Florida focuses on safety for all ages The world’s largest swimming lesson took place today in Southwest Florida, launched by the World Waterpark Association.
SEBRING Zephan Xaver’s sentencing: Physical or developmental issues impacting decision making What is behind the eyes of a killer is one of the main points of discussion in the penalty trial of Zephan Xaver, the man who admitted to killing five women execution-style at a bank in Sebring in 2019.
“Trust me, without medications, I do not feel well at all” Locals feel the pinch of injectable diabetes drug shortage Like millions of Americans monitoring their blood sugar, Lee Quick is diabetic. For almost two decades, the Cape Coral man has relied on medications to manage his type 2 disease.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for arson after Fort Myers hotel fire damages 11 rooms Fort Myers police officers responded to a hotel fire early Thursday morning, where the flames damaged 11 rooms.
CAPE CORAL Police responding to rollover crash in Cape Coral The scene is near the intersection of Andalusia Boulevard and Pine Island Road.
FORT MYERS Beat the heat with an ice-cold beer at Beerfest this weekend Summer is officially here. This weekend, you can beat the heat with an ice-cold beer at Fort Myers’s Brewing Company.
FORT MYERS Music Walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers Music is returning to the streets of downtown Fort Myers Friday evening.
CAPE CORAL Family of American hero relieved after killer’s sentencing Thursday, the man responsible for the attack that killed Daniel Eggers got the maximum sentence of 30 years.
VILLAS Land donated for permanent memorial for 12-year-old killed in crash When tragedy strikes, your community should wrap their arms around you. The Villas is a prime example of just that.
NAPLES Paragon theaters to host free film with director and actors present Paragon Theaters in Naples is set to host a free screening of the independent film “The Occult” by director Peter Hyoguchi.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers hosts summit to help first-time home buyers Buying a home is part of the American dream, but that dream is staying a dream for many young adults.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Mosquito Help: A county-by-county guide to battling the biting insects Why are mosquitoes attracted to certain people more than others?
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee County Commissioners vote for $11M replacement for Fort Myers Beach Pier Lee County Commissioners chose the more expensive option for replacing the Fort Myers Beach Pier, costing the county more than $11 million.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents frustrated with lack of reliable wells North Cape Coral residents are once again victims of dry wells despite all the rain and flooding just last week.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s Office detective dies after medical event The Collier County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of Detective Kerry Sill following a medical event Thursday morning.
CAPE CORAL Largest swimming lesson in Southwest Florida focuses on safety for all ages The world’s largest swimming lesson took place today in Southwest Florida, launched by the World Waterpark Association.
SEBRING Zephan Xaver’s sentencing: Physical or developmental issues impacting decision making What is behind the eyes of a killer is one of the main points of discussion in the penalty trial of Zephan Xaver, the man who admitted to killing five women execution-style at a bank in Sebring in 2019.
“Trust me, without medications, I do not feel well at all” Locals feel the pinch of injectable diabetes drug shortage Like millions of Americans monitoring their blood sugar, Lee Quick is diabetic. For almost two decades, the Cape Coral man has relied on medications to manage his type 2 disease.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for arson after Fort Myers hotel fire damages 11 rooms Fort Myers police officers responded to a hotel fire early Thursday morning, where the flames damaged 11 rooms.
CREDIT: South Trail Fire & Rescue South Trail Fire & Rescue responded to a fire at Lakes Park RV around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters indicated that a lithium-ion battery from an electric bike had gone into thermal runaway. It caused fire damage and smokey conditions to the inside of an RV. UL Laboratories, an independent safety science organization, described thermal runaway as a phenomenon in which the lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state. Thermal runaway can result in: Ejection of gas, shrapnel and/or particulates (violent cell venting) Extremely high temperatures Smoke Fire The fire was extinguished, and the investigation was completed by the South Trail Fire & Rescue Fire Marshal/Investigator. Two adults and one dog were displaced. The Department added, “All lithium-ion battery products can only be charged with the cord or charger that came with the device. Never use an aftermarket cord or charger, and never charge batteries in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 105 degrees.” Earlier this year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning about Unit Pack Power (UPP) electric bike batteries. CPSC stated the e-bike batteries posed fire and burn hazards and told consumers to immediately stop using the UPP batteries with model number “U004” or “U004-1”.  The warning came after 13 people in the United States reported to the CPSC that the battery overheated. In an April release, CPSC said the batteries were not certified by an accredited laboratory to the applicable UL safety standard to ensure protection. CPSC offered these steps to prevent fires with micro-mobility devices: Only use products designed, manufactured, and certified for compliance with the applicable consensus safety standards. Always be present when charging micromobility products, never while sleeping, and only use the supplied charger. Only use an approved replacement battery pack. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper charging and unplug the device when done. Never use a device with a battery pack that has been modified/reworked by unqualified personnel or with re-purposed or used cells. NEVER throw lithium batteries into the trash or general recycling. Instead, take them to your local battery recycler or hazardous waste collection center.Â