Missing teen’s remains found in Sanibel watersHunters prevent 76 Burmese pythons and their 17-foot mother from devastating Everglades ecosystem
SANIBEL Missing teen’s remains found in Sanibel waters 17-year-old Isaac Breese, from Cape Coral, originally went missing on Tuesday, July 2.
EVERGLADES Hunters prevent 76 Burmese pythons and their 17-foot mother from devastating Everglades ecosystem These hunters are thinking about Burmese python nests; catching a nearly 18-foot snake is nice, but getting the eggs is even better.
NAPLES Naples Animal Shelter offering free cat and dog adoptions Cat and dog adoptions are temporarily free at the Naples Animal Shelter.
FWC: Boating drunk could cost you The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to remind people not to drink and boat this summer season.
WINK NEWS How workers in SWFL battle the heat, new protections Hundreds of workers are exposed to extreme heat in Southwest Florida, and complying with the protections is suggested but not mandatory.
SAN CARLOS PARK Father of victim of convicted killer Ethan Cartwright speaks out Ethan Cartwright was convicted in the murder of his girlfriend and girlfriend’s mother, and now his victim’s father is speaking out.
FORT MYERS Art Walk is back in downtown Fort Myers Art Walk is set to kick off at 5 p.m. tonight in downtown Fort Myers for the first time since the Caloosahatchee Bridge closed just over a month ago.
FORT MYERS Recognizing the signs of heat illness There’s no denying the hot weather makes people uncomfortable, but it can also have profound health implications.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers aiming to put more people in homes Many people find it impossible to afford a roof over their families’ heads due to the sky-high cost of homes. Now, the City of Fort Myers is trying to help.
FORT MYERS Part of McGregor Blvd. closing Monday as part of paving project On Monday, Llewellyn Drive to Larchmont Avenue on McGregor Blvd. will close as part of a City of Fort Myers Public Works Department paving project.
CAPE CORAL Woman arrested after leading Cape Coral officers on chase in stolen car A woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing a car and then leading Cape Coral police officers on a chase.
FORT MYERS 59-year-old pedestrian struck by teen driver in Cypress Lake A 59-year-old pedestrian was struck by a teenage driver while crossing the road in Lee County Thursday night.
Boil water notice lifted in Treeline Ave. neighborhood A community has safe water to drink again after boiling it for nearly two days because of a water main break along Treeline Avenue.
FORT MYERS 2 bodies discovered off Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers, police investigating The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating the discovery of two bodies found behind a pawn shop near a RaceTrac.
NAPLES Man accused of harassing children and assaulting woman at Dairy Queen The Naples Police Department has arrested a man for making inappropriate comments at children and assaulting a woman at a Dairy Queen.
SANIBEL Missing teen’s remains found in Sanibel waters 17-year-old Isaac Breese, from Cape Coral, originally went missing on Tuesday, July 2.
EVERGLADES Hunters prevent 76 Burmese pythons and their 17-foot mother from devastating Everglades ecosystem These hunters are thinking about Burmese python nests; catching a nearly 18-foot snake is nice, but getting the eggs is even better.
NAPLES Naples Animal Shelter offering free cat and dog adoptions Cat and dog adoptions are temporarily free at the Naples Animal Shelter.
FWC: Boating drunk could cost you The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to remind people not to drink and boat this summer season.
WINK NEWS How workers in SWFL battle the heat, new protections Hundreds of workers are exposed to extreme heat in Southwest Florida, and complying with the protections is suggested but not mandatory.
SAN CARLOS PARK Father of victim of convicted killer Ethan Cartwright speaks out Ethan Cartwright was convicted in the murder of his girlfriend and girlfriend’s mother, and now his victim’s father is speaking out.
FORT MYERS Art Walk is back in downtown Fort Myers Art Walk is set to kick off at 5 p.m. tonight in downtown Fort Myers for the first time since the Caloosahatchee Bridge closed just over a month ago.
FORT MYERS Recognizing the signs of heat illness There’s no denying the hot weather makes people uncomfortable, but it can also have profound health implications.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers aiming to put more people in homes Many people find it impossible to afford a roof over their families’ heads due to the sky-high cost of homes. Now, the City of Fort Myers is trying to help.
FORT MYERS Part of McGregor Blvd. closing Monday as part of paving project On Monday, Llewellyn Drive to Larchmont Avenue on McGregor Blvd. will close as part of a City of Fort Myers Public Works Department paving project.
CAPE CORAL Woman arrested after leading Cape Coral officers on chase in stolen car A woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing a car and then leading Cape Coral police officers on a chase.
FORT MYERS 59-year-old pedestrian struck by teen driver in Cypress Lake A 59-year-old pedestrian was struck by a teenage driver while crossing the road in Lee County Thursday night.
Boil water notice lifted in Treeline Ave. neighborhood A community has safe water to drink again after boiling it for nearly two days because of a water main break along Treeline Avenue.
FORT MYERS 2 bodies discovered off Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers, police investigating The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating the discovery of two bodies found behind a pawn shop near a RaceTrac.
NAPLES Man accused of harassing children and assaulting woman at Dairy Queen The Naples Police Department has arrested a man for making inappropriate comments at children and assaulting a woman at a Dairy Queen.
Anthony Luis Lopez-Fernandez Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office A man with previous felony convictions has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a Fort Myers home and shooting a victim multiple times before shooting himself. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, on May 30, deputies responded to the area of Seventh Avenue about a shooting. Major Crimes Unit Detectives took over the investigation, and when they arrived, they learned 22-year-old Anthony Luis Lopez-Fernandez threw a brick through the victim’s window, breaking into the home. Lopez-Fernandez then reportedly proceeded to shoot the victim multiple times and eventually shot himself. The victim and Lopez-Fernandez were transported to the hospital with critical injuries. Lopez-Fernandez is being charged with attempted felony murder, armed burglary of a dwelling and throwing a deadly missile into an occupied dwelling. The victim is still recovering.