Heavy traffic continues on Fort Myers BeachCharlotte County teens arrested for school shooting threats
Heavy traffic continues on Fort Myers Beach With constant heavy traffic on the roads, there has been significant foot traffic. This traffic also means people have to navigate around ongoing construction.
Charlotte County teens arrested for school shooting threats Charlotte County deputies have arrested two teenagers for making separate threats to conduct school shootings.
Avoid online shopping scams: How to protect yourself Have you ever tried to buy something online only for your credit card to be surprisingly declined?
Florida woman sues Publix for alleged overcharging on deli items A Florida woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Publix Supermarkets.
New bill proposes Tamiami Trail rename to Gulf of America Trail A proposed bill could change the name of Tamiami Trail. The road connecting Tampa to Miami may soon be renamed the Gulf of America Trail.
Cleveland Clinic researchers advance in breast cancer vaccine development The initial trial involving 13 women showed promising results, with about 75% of patients experiencing a good immune response and no notable side effects.
Community Cooperative in Fort Myers helps families fight hunger Many families in Southwest Florida face the stress of not knowing where their next meal will come from. Organizations like the Harry Chapin Food Bank and Community Cooperative in Fort Myers work tirelessly to support those in need.
Fresh Catch Inland restaurant opens at Coconut Point Fresh Catch Inland, Franco Russo’s sixth restaurant in Southwest Florida, opened at Coconut Point in Estero, and it has him reminiscing about childhood trips to his father’s restaurant not too far away.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral to host Pride 2025 in downtown Cape Coral The City of Cape Coral will host Pride 2025 on March 1 and 2 on Southeast 47th Terrace in downtown Cape Coral.
7 Brew Coffee to open in Charlotte County in March One of Florida’s newest drive-thru coffee franchises recently staged a building drop in front of Town & Country Shopping Center in Port Charlotte. A giant crane hoisted a small building, which was delivered on a semitruck, onto a concrete slab that will be the home of 7 Brew Coffee in March.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School evacuated due to sprinkler system failure Island Coast High School in Cape Coral had to be evacuated due to a sprinkler system failure.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted second-degree murder after unprovoked attack at Publix The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of an unprovoked attack at a Publix on Lee Boulevard.
Michigan-based mattress company follows customers to Naples Michigan-based Harbor Springs Mattress Co. followed its customers more than 1,500 miles south to Naple and opened in January.
Starke DeSantis gives commencement speech to graduating state guard class Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a commencement speech to the graduating class of State Guard at the Camp Blanding Joint Operations Training Center in Starke.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises record of over $2.7M for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America announced that the annual Naples Automotive Experience 2025 generated over $2.7 million.
Heavy traffic continues on Fort Myers Beach With constant heavy traffic on the roads, there has been significant foot traffic. This traffic also means people have to navigate around ongoing construction.
Charlotte County teens arrested for school shooting threats Charlotte County deputies have arrested two teenagers for making separate threats to conduct school shootings.
Avoid online shopping scams: How to protect yourself Have you ever tried to buy something online only for your credit card to be surprisingly declined?
Florida woman sues Publix for alleged overcharging on deli items A Florida woman has filed a class action lawsuit against Publix Supermarkets.
New bill proposes Tamiami Trail rename to Gulf of America Trail A proposed bill could change the name of Tamiami Trail. The road connecting Tampa to Miami may soon be renamed the Gulf of America Trail.
Cleveland Clinic researchers advance in breast cancer vaccine development The initial trial involving 13 women showed promising results, with about 75% of patients experiencing a good immune response and no notable side effects.
Community Cooperative in Fort Myers helps families fight hunger Many families in Southwest Florida face the stress of not knowing where their next meal will come from. Organizations like the Harry Chapin Food Bank and Community Cooperative in Fort Myers work tirelessly to support those in need.
Fresh Catch Inland restaurant opens at Coconut Point Fresh Catch Inland, Franco Russo’s sixth restaurant in Southwest Florida, opened at Coconut Point in Estero, and it has him reminiscing about childhood trips to his father’s restaurant not too far away.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral to host Pride 2025 in downtown Cape Coral The City of Cape Coral will host Pride 2025 on March 1 and 2 on Southeast 47th Terrace in downtown Cape Coral.
7 Brew Coffee to open in Charlotte County in March One of Florida’s newest drive-thru coffee franchises recently staged a building drop in front of Town & Country Shopping Center in Port Charlotte. A giant crane hoisted a small building, which was delivered on a semitruck, onto a concrete slab that will be the home of 7 Brew Coffee in March.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School evacuated due to sprinkler system failure Island Coast High School in Cape Coral had to be evacuated due to a sprinkler system failure.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted second-degree murder after unprovoked attack at Publix The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of an unprovoked attack at a Publix on Lee Boulevard.
Michigan-based mattress company follows customers to Naples Michigan-based Harbor Springs Mattress Co. followed its customers more than 1,500 miles south to Naple and opened in January.
Starke DeSantis gives commencement speech to graduating state guard class Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a commencement speech to the graduating class of State Guard at the Camp Blanding Joint Operations Training Center in Starke.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises record of over $2.7M for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America announced that the annual Naples Automotive Experience 2025 generated over $2.7 million.
Google Pixel 4. (Credit :Google) Staying connected is key during Hurricane Milton, as the storm could affect the internet and cellular coverage. If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone. This feature is available on Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold only. For more information on how to send emergency satellite messages on an iPhone, click here for a separate article with instructions. Steps to take before launching satellite phone The satellite feature will only be activated once all the necessary software and APIs are updated on your Google Pixel phone. The service must be registered with the satellite network. You will be notified once the feature is active. Also note, you’ll need Google Messages to be set as your default messaging app to make the Satellite eSOS service available. If you change your default messaging app, you’ll get a notification that Satellite eSOS will no longer be available. How to contact emergency services To contact emergency services when you don’t have network coverage or WiFi on your Pixel phone, there are a few steps you must take: Dial 911 immediately If you don’t have a cellular or Wi-Fi network, there will be an option to use Satellite SOS in the dialer Tap Satellite SOS Select Satellite SOS Press Start You will then be prompted to describe your emergency by filling out the emergency questionnaire. How to connect to satellite To connect to the satellite using your Pixel, follow the on-screen prompts to correctly position your phone. It is important to note, connection and response times may vary based on your location. Make sure you are outside with a clear view of the sky when attempting to use satellite. Once you’re connected, the emergency service provider should reply via text within a few minutes. When you are ready to end the satellite text conversation, tap end. Can you share emergency information with personal contacts? When prompted to describe your emergency by filling out the emergency questionnaire, if you wish to also notify your emergency contacts, you can tap notify. If you don’t want your emergency contacts to receive your location and emergency information, simply tap don’t notify. Additional Resources If you have trouble connecting to satellite via your Pixel phone, Google has a guide on their website with additional steps to take.