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.
FILE – In this Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, file photo, the new iPhone X is displayed in the showroom after the new product announcement at the Steve Jobs Theater on the new Apple campus in Cupertino, Calif. Apple is offering a nifty way to unlock its new iPhone X…just stare at it. Face ID, Apple’s name for its facial-recognition technology, replaces the fingerprint sensor found on other models. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) Staying connected is key during Hurricane Milton, as the storm could affect the internet and cellular coverage. If you have an iPhone 14 or later, Emergency SOS via satellite can help you connect with emergency services when you are otherwise unable to. It is important to note that not all carriers support text via satellite, and some features may vary for users. You also must have at least an iOS 16.1 update to use this feature. For more information on how to send emergency satellite messages on a Google Pixel smartphone, click here for a separate article with instructions. How to connect to a satellite with your iPhone In the control center: Swipe down from the top right corner of your iPhone to open the control center Tap the cellular button on the right-hand side Tap satellite Choose a satellite feature In the settings app: Open settings Tap satellite Choose a satellite feature Where does this work? To connect to a satellite, you need to be outside with a clear view of the sky. You do not need to raise or hold your phone any higher than you normally would, but you should not tuck it away in a pocket or bag. Your iPhone’s screen will give you further instructions if you need to turn your phone or move it to avoid a blocked signal. Who can you contact? The satellite feature can help you connect with emergency services via call or text, depending on your connection. However, this works a bit differently than a typical conversation. Once you’re connected, your iPhone starts a text conversation with emergency responders by sharing critical information like your Medical ID and emergency contact information. Your phone will also notify them of your remaining battery life. If you have emergency contacts set up in your Health app’s medical ID, you can also choose to notify and share this information with those contacts when you text emergency services. Additional Resources If you are wondering how to set up emergency contacts on your iPhone’s Medical ID, click here. If you have any issues connecting to Emergency SOS using your iPhone, Apple provides the following guides on their website: Connect to a satellite with your iPhone Use Emergency SOS via Satellite on your iPhone