Cape Coral鈥檚 new council eliminates stipend on day oneMan arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral鈥檚 new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you鈥檙e not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida鈥檚 most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for聽November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral鈥檚 new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you鈥檙e not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida鈥檚 most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for聽November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida. According to the Naples Police Department, there will be a mandatory driving curfew starting at 4 p.m. Only essential personnel with proper credentials are exempt. The curfew will remain in effect until rescinded. The police department said the city will disable ten traffic intersections in flood-prone areas to prevent equipment damage. If you approach a non-operational intersection, treat it as a four-way stop. There will be no temporary stop signs. The intersections that will be disabled are: 路 5th Ave N/Goodlette 路 7th Ave N/Goodlette 路 900 block 9th St N (construction entrance to Four Season) 路 10th St N/Fleischmann 路 9th St S/6th Ave S 路 5th Ave S/9th St S (four corners) 路 10th St S/6th Ave S 路 10th St S/5th Ave S 路 8th St S/Broad Ave S 路 Broad Ave S/3rd St S 路 5th Ave S/3rd St S 路 5th Ave S/8th St S 路 10th Ave S/9th St S 路 9th St N/Morningside 路 9th St N/Harbour 路 9th St N/14th Ave N 路 Gulf Shore Blvd N/Banyan 路 Harbour/Crayton 路 Park Shore/Crayton 路 Gulf Shore Blvd N/Park Shore 路 Bears Paw/Golden Gate Pkwy The Naples Police Department reminds everyone to call 911 for emergencies, whether during a hurricane or in normal conditions. For non-emergencies, such as roadway obstructions or downed power lines, call 239-213-3000. Marco Island is also implementing a curfew on Wednesday. According to the City, an overnight vehicle curfew will begin at 4 p.m. and no driving is allowed. As the storm impacts increase, the city says first responders may not be able to respond to those in need. The city will evaluate road conditions in the morning and provide updates. An update at 6:35 a.m. on Thursday from the City of Marco Island, the vehicle curfew has been lifted at 6 a.m., ending the mandatory evacuation. Most of the island is without power and there may be some side streets with salt water, so caution is advised. At 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, The City of Naples will lift it’s driving curfew, allowing motorists to drive on the roadways. The city warns against roads west and south of US 41 until noon. Numerous stoplights are not functional, but crews are actively working to bring them online.