16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier CountyNew bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Credit: The Weather Forecast The Weather Authority is monitoring a heat advisory active through 6 p.m. along with late evening storms this Thursday. The Weather Authority Meteorologist Zach Maloch said, “For this Thursday afternoon, a heat advisory will be active throughout Southwest Florida until 6 p.m. In the evening, expect scattered storms to return, with rain to develop later than usual.” Thursday A heat advisory has been issued until 6 p.m., with “feels like” temperatures ranging from 106 to 112°. This afternoon, high temperatures will be in the mid-90s. We will see some relief, though, with scattered rain and storms arriving later this afternoon and continuing through the evening. Heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning will accompany those storms today. Friday Tropical moisture continues to move in across Southwest Florida and this will lead to another round of heavy rain and storms for the afternoon and evening. It’s looking like we will see storms around the area for high school football games Friday evening. Temperatures will be quite hot once again, with highs in the mid-90s and “feels like” temperatures ranging from 105 – 110°. Saturday Dry and pleasant conditions will be around the area for your Saturday plans. While the morning will be dry, another round of scattered storms will impact the area through the afternoon and evening. Highs will be in the lower to mid-90s before storms develop. Tropics Update The Weather Authority is now watching five areas of interest in the tropics. The Weather Authority’s main area of observation is in the central Atlantic, several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles. Development of this system, if any, is expected to occur slowly over the next couple of days. By early next week, environmental conditions could become more conducive for some slowdevelopment while the system moves northwestward over the southwestern Atlantic Ocean. We will be watching this area as it will be the only area of interest close to Florida next week. Over the next seven days, there is a 10% chance of further development. The Weather Authority is watching a second tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea. Some development of this system is possible over the next seven days as it heads into the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. This system is looking to remain weaker, with development now looking lower than in the last few days. Over the next seven days, there is a 30% chance of further development. A third tropical wave the Weather Authority is watching is just west of the coast of Africa. This wave is currently associated with an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Some slow development of this system is possible over the next few days as it slowly moves to the northwest. This will not have an impact on Southwest Florida or the United States. Over the next seven days, there is a 20% chance of further development. The fourth tropical wave the Weather Authority is watching is a non-tropical area of low pressure located a few hundred miles east of North Carolina. As it moves away from the United States, this system could acquire some subtropical characteristics over the next few days. Over the next seven days, there is a 20% chance of further development. The latest system we are watching appeared on the coast of the Texas-Louisiana border and has a 10% chance of developing.