Lee County votes to purchase nearly 100 acres for Conservation 20/20Lehigh freshman to play in Dream Football Classic All-American Game
LEE COUNTY Lee County votes to purchase nearly 100 acres for Conservation 20/20 Lee County Commissioners voted to purchase about 100 acres in southeastern Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition program.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh freshman to play in Dream Football Classic All-American Game Lehigh freshman defensive lineman Julian Graham was picked to play in the Dream Football Classic All-American Game.
Matanzas Pass Bridge hit again by the same shrimp boat The Florida Department of Transportation has reported that the Matanzas Pass Bridge was hit again by the same passing shrimp boat that struck it a day before.
Twin Cutz owner launches Barber Academy in south Fort Myers More than a decade after establishing his chain of Twin Cutz barbershops across Southwest Florida, Sean Casey began looking into the next step in his professional journey.
Great Wolf Lodge to launch early in Naples Launching a week earlier than originally announced, the massive Great Wolf Lodge South Florida resort and indoor water park will open Sept. 18.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of 3-vehicle DUI crash in Cape Coral A man has been arrested after allegedly being responsible for a three-vehicle crash while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
NAPLES NCH hosting open house amid Florida Blue negotiations With less than two weeks until the September 30th deadline, NCH and Florida Blue still haven’t reached an agreement on contract negotiations.
WEST PALM BEACH Gov. DeSantis signs executive order to hand attempted assassination case of Donald Trump to state attorney general Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in West Palm Beach.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms due to tropical moisture entering into the Southwest Florida area.
NAPLES Veterans hit the water in Naples Every September, a local group of captains and anglers hosts an event to take soldiers on the water. More than 130 troops and 65 captains were at the Naples Take a Soldier Fishing event.
Collier County teachers reach contract agreement Collier County teachers have come to an agreement with the school district in their contract negotiations.
NORTH PORT North Port Police searching for man who struck officer with car The North Port Police Department is on the search for a man who committed battery on an officer, among other charges.
FORT MYERS Victim of childhood sexual abuse speaks out after abuser receives 3 life sentences A survivor of childhood sexual abuse finally feels free after her abuser receives three life sentences.
No bond for Tice man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault A man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault will be held without bond.
LEE COUNTY Lee County votes to purchase nearly 100 acres for Conservation 20/20 Lee County Commissioners voted to purchase about 100 acres in southeastern Lee County for the Conservation 20/20 land acquisition program.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh freshman to play in Dream Football Classic All-American Game Lehigh freshman defensive lineman Julian Graham was picked to play in the Dream Football Classic All-American Game.
Matanzas Pass Bridge hit again by the same shrimp boat The Florida Department of Transportation has reported that the Matanzas Pass Bridge was hit again by the same passing shrimp boat that struck it a day before.
Twin Cutz owner launches Barber Academy in south Fort Myers More than a decade after establishing his chain of Twin Cutz barbershops across Southwest Florida, Sean Casey began looking into the next step in his professional journey.
Great Wolf Lodge to launch early in Naples Launching a week earlier than originally announced, the massive Great Wolf Lodge South Florida resort and indoor water park will open Sept. 18.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of 3-vehicle DUI crash in Cape Coral A man has been arrested after allegedly being responsible for a three-vehicle crash while driving under the influence in Cape Coral.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
NAPLES NCH hosting open house amid Florida Blue negotiations With less than two weeks until the September 30th deadline, NCH and Florida Blue still haven’t reached an agreement on contract negotiations.
WEST PALM BEACH Gov. DeSantis signs executive order to hand attempted assassination case of Donald Trump to state attorney general Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in West Palm Beach.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms due to tropical moisture entering into the Southwest Florida area.
NAPLES Veterans hit the water in Naples Every September, a local group of captains and anglers hosts an event to take soldiers on the water. More than 130 troops and 65 captains were at the Naples Take a Soldier Fishing event.
Collier County teachers reach contract agreement Collier County teachers have come to an agreement with the school district in their contract negotiations.
NORTH PORT North Port Police searching for man who struck officer with car The North Port Police Department is on the search for a man who committed battery on an officer, among other charges.
FORT MYERS Victim of childhood sexual abuse speaks out after abuser receives 3 life sentences A survivor of childhood sexual abuse finally feels free after her abuser receives three life sentences.
No bond for Tice man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault A man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault will be held without bond.
Credit: The Weather Authority The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms that could occur throughout the afternoon in our inland communities. The Weather Authority Meteorologist Zach Maloch said, “Showers are in the forecast for our inland communities, with scattered showers and storms likely in the afternoon. The rain is expected to subside by 5 p.m.” Wednesday Hot and steamy day ahead with temperatures in the lower 90s for highs this afternoon. “Feels like” temperatures will range from 102 – 107°. Communities west of I-75 will be drier today, with isolated storms possibly occurring between 2 – 5 p.m. Those storms move east and into our inland communities, where scattered storms are likely to occur through the afternoon and evening. Thursday Warm and humid start to the day with sun and clouds for the morning commute. Afternoon rain and storms will once again develop and impact most of Southwest Florida through the afternoon and evening with more of those heading farther inland through the day. High temperatures remain quite consistent and in the lower 90s. Friday Sun and clouds with warm and humid conditions for your Friday morning commute. While we are starting dry, we’ll see scattered rain and storms for the afternoon and evening. Highs will be quite hot again and in the lower 90s. Tropics Update The Weather Authority is watching the tropics closely. Post-Tropical Cyclone Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana on Wednesday evening around 5 p.m. Two other areas of interest are moving west in the Central Atlantic. Post Tropical Cyclone Francine has max sustained winds of 25 mph and is moving north at 9 mph. According to the NHC, Francine will continue to bring heavy rainfall and risk of flash and urban flooding across portions of the Mississippi Valley, Tennessee Valley and the southeast. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge for portions of the Upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines where a Storm Surge Warning is in effect. Francine is expected to bring heavy rainfall and the risk of considerable flash flooding for much of Louisiana and Mississippi through Thursday. An area of low pressure designated as AL92 is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the central tropical Atlantic. Environmental conditions are appearing less conducive to development during the next few days, when some development of this system is possible. Right now, this system looks to remain weak and not a concern. Over the next seven days, there is a 30% chance of further development. Tropical Depression 7 has formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, located several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph, and a west-to-west-northwest motion at a slower forward speed is anticipated over the next few days. The Weather Authority is monitoring this tropical depression closely, as it could become Tropical Storm Gordon by late Wednesday or early Thursday. The tropical depression is not currently a threat to Florida. A small but well-defined area of low pressure several hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The proximity of dry air near the system is expected to limit additional development overthe next couple of days before environmental conditions become even less conducive by this weekend as it moves slowly west-northwestward. Over the next seven days, there is a 10% chance of further development. A non-tropical area of low pressure could form along a residual frontal boundary a few hundred miles off the southeastern U.S. coastline in a few days. Thereafter, some subtropical or tropical development is possible during the early part of next week as the system meanders over the Gulf Stream or drifts slowly northward. Over the next seven days, there is a 30% chance of further development.