Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for July 3, 2024Fort Myers residents frustrated with constant water shortages
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for July 3, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for July 3, 2024.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents frustrated with constant water shortages Turning on the faucet expecting a refreshing splash only to get nothing but dry disappointment is getting tiresome for some residents.
BLIND PASS BEACH Sanibel reacts to teenager lost at sea On the shoreline, locals and visitors try to enjoy their day at Blind Pass Beach in Sanibel, but in the back of their minds, their hearts break, knowing what happened Tuesday.
How the rising cost of fireworks may push people away this July 4 The Fourth of July and fireworks are nearly synonymous, but many are forced to forego this annual tradition due to rising costs.
PORT CHARLOTTE Precautionary boil water notice for part of Charlotte County The Charlotte County Utilities Department has declared a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of the Port Charlotte service area due to mechanical issues.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral High School head football coach under investigation Cape Coral High School’s head football coach has been temporarily removed from the team pending an investigation.
LABELLE 2nd man arrested following LaBelle hazmat scene A second arrest was made during the investigation of the mysterious hazmat scene in LaBelle that made 20 first responders sick.
County commissioners to conduct workshop on Lee Health conversion As the Lee County Board of Commissioners prepares to weigh the next step in the potential conversion of Lee Health from a public to private nonprofit with a workshop July 30, Fort Myers physician Dr. Raymond Kordonowy has asked the board to heed his calls for additional financial information.
Dialum finalizes land purchase for glass factory in Ave Maria Dialum, a Chilean company that processes glass for use in homes and businesses, has begun site work in Ave Maria for a 100,000-square-foot factory just east of Arthrex’s manufacturing plants.
FORT MYERS Rollover crash with injuries blocking NB lanes of Edison Bridge near Pondella Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle rollover crash that occurred on North Tamiami Trail, blocking the northbound lanes of the Edison Bridge.
SANIBEL Search and rescue for missing swimmer enters day 2 The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel continues as agencies expand their efforts.
FORT MYERS Man accused of breaking into Fort Myers home, shooting victim and himself A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Fort Myers home and shooting a victim multiple times and then himself.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral named pet-friendly city The City of Cape Coral has been named a pet-friendly city through the Better Cities For Pets program from Mars Petcare.
NAPLES Local First Tee golfers going to Pebble Beach Spencer Ives secures spot at First Tee Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach along with two other local First Tee golfers.
FORT MYERS Woman wanted for stealing over $1K in beauty products from Fort Myers Publix Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a woman wanted for stealing over $1,000 worth of products from a Fort Myers Publix.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for July 3, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for July 3, 2024.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents frustrated with constant water shortages Turning on the faucet expecting a refreshing splash only to get nothing but dry disappointment is getting tiresome for some residents.
BLIND PASS BEACH Sanibel reacts to teenager lost at sea On the shoreline, locals and visitors try to enjoy their day at Blind Pass Beach in Sanibel, but in the back of their minds, their hearts break, knowing what happened Tuesday.
How the rising cost of fireworks may push people away this July 4 The Fourth of July and fireworks are nearly synonymous, but many are forced to forego this annual tradition due to rising costs.
PORT CHARLOTTE Precautionary boil water notice for part of Charlotte County The Charlotte County Utilities Department has declared a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of the Port Charlotte service area due to mechanical issues.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral High School head football coach under investigation Cape Coral High School’s head football coach has been temporarily removed from the team pending an investigation.
LABELLE 2nd man arrested following LaBelle hazmat scene A second arrest was made during the investigation of the mysterious hazmat scene in LaBelle that made 20 first responders sick.
County commissioners to conduct workshop on Lee Health conversion As the Lee County Board of Commissioners prepares to weigh the next step in the potential conversion of Lee Health from a public to private nonprofit with a workshop July 30, Fort Myers physician Dr. Raymond Kordonowy has asked the board to heed his calls for additional financial information.
Dialum finalizes land purchase for glass factory in Ave Maria Dialum, a Chilean company that processes glass for use in homes and businesses, has begun site work in Ave Maria for a 100,000-square-foot factory just east of Arthrex’s manufacturing plants.
FORT MYERS Rollover crash with injuries blocking NB lanes of Edison Bridge near Pondella Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle rollover crash that occurred on North Tamiami Trail, blocking the northbound lanes of the Edison Bridge.
SANIBEL Search and rescue for missing swimmer enters day 2 The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel continues as agencies expand their efforts.
FORT MYERS Man accused of breaking into Fort Myers home, shooting victim and himself A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Fort Myers home and shooting a victim multiple times and then himself.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral named pet-friendly city The City of Cape Coral has been named a pet-friendly city through the Better Cities For Pets program from Mars Petcare.
NAPLES Local First Tee golfers going to Pebble Beach Spencer Ives secures spot at First Tee Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach along with two other local First Tee golfers.
FORT MYERS Woman wanted for stealing over $1K in beauty products from Fort Myers Publix Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a woman wanted for stealing over $1,000 worth of products from a Fort Myers Publix.
Black bears have often been seen across Southwest Florida, and now a new law that allows for the killing of a black bear under certain circumstances is raising concerns. From black bears seen on front lawns, roaming the streets of Cape Coral, or, most recently, trying to dash across highways, they’re everywhere. Because of this, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 87 – a state law allowing people to use lethal action against a bear if they feel their life or property is in immediate danger. RELATED: Are black bears out of place in Cape Coral? William Brabson thinks the new law could cause more harm to the shooters than the bear. “If you aren’t a hunter, you don’t know how to kill a bear, and you shoot it, you lose. You’re in trouble,” said Brabson. “To the person we are talking about, that homeowner, that person hiking in the woods. Bullets don’t necessarily kill bears, but when wounded the bear will kill the person.” The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says black bears are generally not aggressive, but if threatened, they can become violent. FWC provided WINK News with this statement on the law: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is committed to the safety of Floridians. FWC statement The Cape Coral Police Department also wants people to know that they shouldn’t approach the bears and to make sure they place pets and pet food that may attract bears inside, since bears can smell from a mile away. The law is called the Self-Defense Act. The only way one can use lethal force is if they reasonably believe it is necessary, the person didn’t lure the bear with food and did not purposely or recklessly place themselves or their pet in a situation where lethal force was needed. Supporters of the law believe it will protect people, but Brabson believes otherwise. “Bears– their body their structure– you gotta know what you’re doing,” said Brabson. If you do shoot a bear and live, you must notify FWC within a day, and the law prevents people from owning, selling or disposing of a bear.