Hendry deputies continue to investigate ‘mysterious substance’ that made 20 sickResidents protest Ave Maria proposed Stewardship district fees
Hendry deputies continue to investigate ‘mysterious substance’ that made 20 sick The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has begun its investigation after a mysterious substance made nearly 20 people ill.
AVE MARIA Residents protest Ave Maria proposed Stewardship district fees Residents of Ave Maria gathered in protest against the rising fees associated with their Stewardship district.
Deputies searching for missing endangered Lee County man An active search is underway as deputies try and find a missing and endangered man in Lee County.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man accused of murder at Seven Palms apartments The Punta Gorda Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a murder that occurred at the Seven Palms apartment complex.
CAPE CORAL Convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson’s penalty phase delayed until Monday The penalty phase in convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson’s case has been delayed until Monday.
WINK NEWS Former Canterbury teacher sentenced to 23 years in prison for child porn Thomas Deane, a former Canterbury teacher who had been on the run for possessing child pornography, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison.
The Weather Authority Tropical Storm Alberto makes 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.
FORT MYERS Hotel fire breaks out at Rodeway Inn on Cleveland Avenue The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a hotel fire at the Rodeway Inn on Cleveland Avenue early Thursday morning.
LABELLE People and law enforcement in LaBelle fall ill from ‘suspicious element’ A hazmat situation is unfolding in LaBelle, which has caused 20 people to become ill from a “suspicious element” released into the nearby area.
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.
Hendry deputies continue to investigate ‘mysterious substance’ that made 20 sick The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has begun its investigation after a mysterious substance made nearly 20 people ill.
AVE MARIA Residents protest Ave Maria proposed Stewardship district fees Residents of Ave Maria gathered in protest against the rising fees associated with their Stewardship district.
Deputies searching for missing endangered Lee County man An active search is underway as deputies try and find a missing and endangered man in Lee County.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man accused of murder at Seven Palms apartments The Punta Gorda Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a murder that occurred at the Seven Palms apartment complex.
CAPE CORAL Convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson’s penalty phase delayed until Monday The penalty phase in convicted double-murderer Wade Wilson’s case has been delayed until Monday.
WINK NEWS Former Canterbury teacher sentenced to 23 years in prison for child porn Thomas Deane, a former Canterbury teacher who had been on the run for possessing child pornography, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison.
The Weather Authority Tropical Storm Alberto makes 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.
FORT MYERS Hotel fire breaks out at Rodeway Inn on Cleveland Avenue The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a hotel fire at the Rodeway Inn on Cleveland Avenue early Thursday morning.
LABELLE People and law enforcement in LaBelle fall ill from ‘suspicious element’ A hazmat situation is unfolding in LaBelle, which has caused 20 people to become ill from a “suspicious element” released into the nearby area.
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.
Due to the heavy rainfall throughout the workweek, road flooding has persisted throughout the Lee County and Collier County areas. The Naples Police Department released a list of roads that are impassable due to the excessive rainfall. Gordon Drive south of Kings Town 5th Avenue South and 10th Street South (cars are having issues passing through) 5th Avenue South and 11th Street South (cars are having issues passing through) Rum Row 8th Avenue South and 11 Street South intersection 10th Street South and Central Avenue 5th Avenue South and Gulf Shore Boulevard intersection 2nd Ave South and Gulf Shore Boulevard intersection The Florida Department of Transportation also released a list of road closures in Fort Myers due to flooding. San Carlos Boulevard at Buttonwood Drive (one lane southbound and one lane northbound) Palm Beach Boulevard from the railroads to Marsh Avenue (one lane eastbound and one lane westbound) Palm Beach Boulevard at Jefferson Avenue (one lane eastbound and one lane westbound) Palm Beach Boulevard at DeSoto Avenue (two lanes eastbound and two lanes westbound) Click here for the latest information on road closures in Florida. One of the areas in Lee County that saw considerable flooding was along Palm Beach Boulevard. “When you come to Florida, you can expect a lot of things sun and fun. Rain, flooding and hurricanes. You know, I mean, it’s like, welcome to Florida,” said Laurie Berger, from Fort Myers. “I hope that you know, everyone is safe out there today. And again, I want to say reach out to the people that are out here in the workers that are coming out here and blocking the streets off and making sure you know that the things are safe for people to drive through,” said Berger. Flood advisories have been issued as many neighborhoods deal with the torrential rainfall. In Fort Myers Beach, isolated roadways are experiencing water levels deemed dangerous to drive through. Pedestrians should prepare to walk through ankle-deep water as Lee County is expected to experience around two to five inches of rain throughout Thursday. In Cape Coral, persistent rainfall has created unstable roadway conditions, forcing motorists to navigate the area carefully. A pair of Jet Skiers dealt with the unfavorable conditions as their car slipped into the water at Horton Park. The Weather Authority is currently tracking the heavy rain and the possibility of flash flooding caused by a slow-moving area of low pressure throughout the state.