DeSantis issues state of emergency for parts of SWFL due to tropical activity Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in multiple counties, including Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties.
How will Fed rate cut impact SWFL real estate? On Sept. 19, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. officials said the standard fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09%, the lowest since February 2023.
FORT MYERS 2 iPhones stolen from package at Lee County home A man was caught on camera stealing a package containing two iPhones.
NORTH NAPLES 1 hurt in crash involving Publix semi-truck, SUV in North Naples One person has been injured after a semi-truck and an SUV collided leaving the SUV on its side this morning.
WASHINGTON (AP) Feds: Man accused in apparent assassination attempt left note indicating he intended to kill Trump The man accused in the assassination attempt of Donald Trump at a golf course left behind a note saying that he intended to him.
NORTH FORT MYERS 80-year-old North Fort Myers man accused of killing wife An 80-year-old North Fort Myers man has been arrested after allegedly murdering his wife.
LEE COUNTY Lee County Domestic Animal Services asks residents to ‘wait until 8’ Kitten season is still in full swing, and Lee County Domestic Animal Services is asking those bringing kittens to the shelter to wait until they’re 8 weeks old.
Royal Scoop ice cream opens at Estero Crossing Robb and Tricia Winiecki have been fans of Royal Scoop ice cream and friends with the founders of the Naples-based ice cream chain for years. Now, the Winieckis own their own Royal Scoop ice cream shop.
Potential Tropical System 9 forecast to continue to strengthen The majority of computer models are currently showing landfall in either the Big Bend or Panhandle of Florida Thursday into early Friday.
The Weather Authority: Hot with isolated storms this Monday afternoon Our dry and pleasant conditions continue for the majority of your Monday.
MARCO ISLAND Tigertail Beach berm work to start after damage from Tropical Storm Debby Work should start on the berm at Tigertail Beach on Marco Island after Halloween.
NORTH FORT MYERS Large police presence at North Fort Myers home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off parts of Kaidon Lane in North Fort Myers as a part of an active investigation.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescues a stuck kitten The Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescued a kitten from a storm drain.
punta gorda 18-year-old killed after robbery gone wrong in Punta Gorda An 18-year-old is dead following an attempted armed robbery when his 17-year-old target shot back in Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: child-like sex dolls, loaded guns and a hot dog This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features child-like sex dolls, loaded guns, and a puppy left in a hot truck.
DeSantis issues state of emergency for parts of SWFL due to tropical activity Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in multiple counties, including Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties.
How will Fed rate cut impact SWFL real estate? On Sept. 19, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. officials said the standard fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09%, the lowest since February 2023.
FORT MYERS 2 iPhones stolen from package at Lee County home A man was caught on camera stealing a package containing two iPhones.
NORTH NAPLES 1 hurt in crash involving Publix semi-truck, SUV in North Naples One person has been injured after a semi-truck and an SUV collided leaving the SUV on its side this morning.
WASHINGTON (AP) Feds: Man accused in apparent assassination attempt left note indicating he intended to kill Trump The man accused in the assassination attempt of Donald Trump at a golf course left behind a note saying that he intended to him.
NORTH FORT MYERS 80-year-old North Fort Myers man accused of killing wife An 80-year-old North Fort Myers man has been arrested after allegedly murdering his wife.
LEE COUNTY Lee County Domestic Animal Services asks residents to ‘wait until 8’ Kitten season is still in full swing, and Lee County Domestic Animal Services is asking those bringing kittens to the shelter to wait until they’re 8 weeks old.
Royal Scoop ice cream opens at Estero Crossing Robb and Tricia Winiecki have been fans of Royal Scoop ice cream and friends with the founders of the Naples-based ice cream chain for years. Now, the Winieckis own their own Royal Scoop ice cream shop.
Potential Tropical System 9 forecast to continue to strengthen The majority of computer models are currently showing landfall in either the Big Bend or Panhandle of Florida Thursday into early Friday.
The Weather Authority: Hot with isolated storms this Monday afternoon Our dry and pleasant conditions continue for the majority of your Monday.
MARCO ISLAND Tigertail Beach berm work to start after damage from Tropical Storm Debby Work should start on the berm at Tigertail Beach on Marco Island after Halloween.
NORTH FORT MYERS Large police presence at North Fort Myers home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off parts of Kaidon Lane in North Fort Myers as a part of an active investigation.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescues a stuck kitten The Lehigh Acres Fire Department rescued a kitten from a storm drain.
punta gorda 18-year-old killed after robbery gone wrong in Punta Gorda An 18-year-old is dead following an attempted armed robbery when his 17-year-old target shot back in Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: child-like sex dolls, loaded guns and a hot dog This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features child-like sex dolls, loaded guns, and a puppy left in a hot truck.
The recent National Association of Realtors settlement isn’t the only thing that could have a big impact on the real estate market in Southwest Florida and around the country. Will the bigger-than-expected 0.5% rate cut by the Federal Reserve last week help push already falling mortgage rates even lower? On Sept. 19, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. officials said the standard fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09%, the lowest since February 2023, falling from 6.2% the previous week and well below last fall’s highest rate in two decades of 7.79%. The secondary market lender’s website states the declining mortgage rates are “reviving purchase and refinance demand for many customers. While mortgage rates do not directly follow moves by the Federal Reserve, this first cut in over four years will have an impact on the housing market. Declining mortgage rates over the last several weeks indicate this cut was mostly baked in, but rates will likely fall further, sparking more housing activity.” To read more at Gulfshore Business, click here.