Splash the otter, the unlikely hero bringing families closureScrolling on your cell phone may be bad for your health; FGCU professor weighs in
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Splash the otter, the unlikely hero bringing families closure Mike Hadsell has trained many animals in his lifetime, but the newest member of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue dive team, Splash the Asian small-clawed otter, is a first, even for him.
FORT MYERS Scrolling on your cell phone may be bad for your health; FGCU professor weighs in Scrolling through your phone might seem like a fun way to pass the time, but new research shows it can actually make you feel even more bored and unhappy.
Collier County teachers reach contract agreement Collier County teachers have come to an agreement with the school district in their contract negotiations.
WEST PALM BEACH DeSantis launches investigation into 2nd assassination attempt on Trump Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will personally oversee the investigation into the second assassination attempt on former President Trump.
FHP reveals details behind crash that killed 4 young people A mangled car is all that remains from a crash that took the lives of four young people.
FORT MYERS 2 fires in 24 hours displace families in Fort Myers Two vicious fires left families’ homes and lives in ruins. Now, we are learning what help they are getting until their lives can be put back together.
Trump assassination attempt suspect removed serial number from gun Law enforcement is holding a press conference on the attempt of former President Donald Trump’s life at his West Palm Beach golf course.
FORT MYERS BEACH Matanzas Pass Bridge reopens after boat crashes into it, closing it for hours The Matanzas Pass Bridge has reopened to traffic after it was shut down for hours when a boat crashed into it.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha to temporarily close The Florida Department of Transportation has announced the temporary closure of the Little Pine Island Bridge.
Lee County man receives 3 life sentences for molesting child On Monday, a man was found guilty and given three life sentences for molesting a child between 2013 and 2019.
NORTH FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park to permanently close, land to be sold The Shell Factory & Nature Park has announced its plans to close permanently after 86 years.
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged with federal gun crimes.
ESTERO 3 women wanted in Estero for stealing nearly $900 in liquor Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on three women wanted for stealing nearly $900 in liquor from an Estero Publix.
NAPLES Man accused of taking photos of minor in bathroom stall at Naples mall A man has been arrested after allegedly taking photos of an underaged girl from underneath a bathroom stall at a Naples mall.
TICE Fort Myers man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting girl to appear in court The Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly kidnapping a young girl and sexually assaulting her at knifepoint is scheduled in court.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Splash the otter, the unlikely hero bringing families closure Mike Hadsell has trained many animals in his lifetime, but the newest member of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue dive team, Splash the Asian small-clawed otter, is a first, even for him.
FORT MYERS Scrolling on your cell phone may be bad for your health; FGCU professor weighs in Scrolling through your phone might seem like a fun way to pass the time, but new research shows it can actually make you feel even more bored and unhappy.
Collier County teachers reach contract agreement Collier County teachers have come to an agreement with the school district in their contract negotiations.
WEST PALM BEACH DeSantis launches investigation into 2nd assassination attempt on Trump Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will personally oversee the investigation into the second assassination attempt on former President Trump.
FHP reveals details behind crash that killed 4 young people A mangled car is all that remains from a crash that took the lives of four young people.
FORT MYERS 2 fires in 24 hours displace families in Fort Myers Two vicious fires left families’ homes and lives in ruins. Now, we are learning what help they are getting until their lives can be put back together.
Trump assassination attempt suspect removed serial number from gun Law enforcement is holding a press conference on the attempt of former President Donald Trump’s life at his West Palm Beach golf course.
FORT MYERS BEACH Matanzas Pass Bridge reopens after boat crashes into it, closing it for hours The Matanzas Pass Bridge has reopened to traffic after it was shut down for hours when a boat crashed into it.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha to temporarily close The Florida Department of Transportation has announced the temporary closure of the Little Pine Island Bridge.
Lee County man receives 3 life sentences for molesting child On Monday, a man was found guilty and given three life sentences for molesting a child between 2013 and 2019.
NORTH FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park to permanently close, land to be sold The Shell Factory & Nature Park has announced its plans to close permanently after 86 years.
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged with federal gun crimes.
ESTERO 3 women wanted in Estero for stealing nearly $900 in liquor Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on three women wanted for stealing nearly $900 in liquor from an Estero Publix.
NAPLES Man accused of taking photos of minor in bathroom stall at Naples mall A man has been arrested after allegedly taking photos of an underaged girl from underneath a bathroom stall at a Naples mall.
TICE Fort Myers man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting girl to appear in court The Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly kidnapping a young girl and sexually assaulting her at knifepoint is scheduled in court.
One person has been injured after a shooting on Coon Road in North Fort Myers. This happened Saturday night, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. All parties are accounted for, and the incident was isolated, said LCSO. Detectives are actively investigating the shooting.