Boy Scouts building accessible library in front of SWFL Historical SocietySearch suspended for missing swimmer due to weather
FORT MYERS Boy Scouts building accessible library in front of SWFL Historical Society A local Boy Scout troop is making the world a better place one book at a time.
SANIBEL Search suspended for missing swimmer due to weather The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel continues as agencies expand their efforts.
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.
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 Boy Scouts building accessible library in front of SWFL Historical Society A local Boy Scout troop is making the world a better place one book at a time.
SANIBEL Search suspended for missing swimmer due to weather The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel continues as agencies expand their efforts.
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.
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.
“Never again.” That was the phrase used by survivors of the Buchenwald concentration camp as they were being liberated in 1945. That saying is the key lesson of the holocaust. Holocaust survivors created this flag in honor of their liberators, made with scraps and garments found in concentration camps in Germany. It’s now on display at the Naples Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center. This flag does more than honor the stars and stripes. It’s another moment to remind everyone never again. There is a deeper meaning behind the stars and stripes of this priceless piece of history: the stars are represented by the 6-point Star of David, which concentration camp survivors made as the war was ending and now will rest indefinitely at the museum. “I wanted to see if I could make a big donation from my post-Jewish war veterans post 400 to get it and donate it to the holocaust museum where I felt really belonged,” said Harvey Charter, commander of Jewish War Veterans Post 400. Charter isn’t the only one who wanted its new home to be in the museum John Spain Jr.’s father is John Spain and is the reason this flag made it to SWFL. He shared with us how his father received it. John Spain. CREDIT: WINK News “Upon entering the camp, it seemed that the POWs he started to speak to them in Polish, and they felt very comfortable with him and presented him with this flag,” Spain Jr. said. The flag traveled from Connecticut to Fort Myers. “He had been a custodian of the flag for about 35 years getting on in years he wanted to make sure that it continued to be viewed for future generations,” Spain Jr. said. The plan is for it to continue on for generations. “In light on what’s happening in this country right now, I think it’s very important that we not forget what the holocaust was, what it meant to civilization,” Spain Jr. said. Spain Jr’s father can be at rest knowing the flag is where he wanted it to be. “I think of his father. I just get so much pride knowing how his dad would of felt, but it’s just too bad he’s not here to see where he really wanted it,” Charter said. The museum plans to display the flag on a six-month rotation schedule to monitor it for any potential wear and tear that often occurs naturally. The first six-month rotation begins Tuesday.