The Beach Bar breaks ground on Fort Myers BeachPunta Gorda Elks Lodge reduced to rubble after hurricanes
The Beach Bar breaks ground on Fort Myers Beach The Beach Bar, destroyed Sept. 28, 2022, by Hurricane Ian, broke ground Oct. 17 off I Street on Fort Myers Beach, just south of Lani Kai Island Resort.
Punta Gorda Elks Lodge reduced to rubble after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused $750,000 worth of damage to the second largest Elks Lodge in the U.S.
Properly removing debris from Charlotte County streets following Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton created havoc throughout Florida, impacting several areas, including Charlotte County.
WASHINGTON (AP) Harris and Trump offer new details about policies and strategy in dueling interviews As the presidential race moves into its final weeks, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump embarked on an interview blitz that offered new details about their policy priorities and their political strategies.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park closing for major improvements next week, won’t reopen until 2025 The City of Cape Coral has announced the upcoming closure of Jaycee Park to begin improvements that have been long in the planning stages.
PUNTA GORDA SWFL hurricane relief free meals and locations Multiple communities in Southwest Florida are helping those who are struggling to get daily meals after the impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
NAPLES Man accused of battering ex-girlfriend, stealing her prescription medication in Naples A Lee County man has been arrested after allegedly battering his ex-girlfriend and stealing her prescription medication.
COLLIER COUNTY Teen struck by car waiting for school bus in Collier County A teenager was struck by a vehicle while waiting for the school bus early Thursday morning in Collier County.
LEE COUNTY At least 1 hurt after 2 pickups crash on Corkscrew Rd. At least one person was injured following a two-truck crash on Corkscrew Road in Lee County.
Hurricane debris drop-off locations in SWFL When a hurricane strikes the Southwest Florida area, debris is often left in its wake, which is an eyesore and clogs up properties.
sarasota Gov. DeSantis grants funding to school systems affected by Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton in Sarasota.
The Weather Authority Less humid, cooler and breezy for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures as Southwest Florida experiences its first cold front in months.
Two teenagers arrested in murder of 16-year-old girl Ja’yhanna Johnson was 16 years old when her life was cut short Friday night by her cousin.
FORT MYERS BEACH Experts warn of potential red tide heading toward Southwest Florida A potential red tide bloom exploded in size and intensity off Florida’s coast, from Clearwater to Venice, and it could impact Southwest Florida.
Island schools parents react to school closing Parents said they’re concerned, and they feel the district isn’t doing enough to calm their concerns about The Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elementary.
The Beach Bar breaks ground on Fort Myers Beach The Beach Bar, destroyed Sept. 28, 2022, by Hurricane Ian, broke ground Oct. 17 off I Street on Fort Myers Beach, just south of Lani Kai Island Resort.
Punta Gorda Elks Lodge reduced to rubble after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused $750,000 worth of damage to the second largest Elks Lodge in the U.S.
Properly removing debris from Charlotte County streets following Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton created havoc throughout Florida, impacting several areas, including Charlotte County.
WASHINGTON (AP) Harris and Trump offer new details about policies and strategy in dueling interviews As the presidential race moves into its final weeks, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump embarked on an interview blitz that offered new details about their policy priorities and their political strategies.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park closing for major improvements next week, won’t reopen until 2025 The City of Cape Coral has announced the upcoming closure of Jaycee Park to begin improvements that have been long in the planning stages.
PUNTA GORDA SWFL hurricane relief free meals and locations Multiple communities in Southwest Florida are helping those who are struggling to get daily meals after the impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
NAPLES Man accused of battering ex-girlfriend, stealing her prescription medication in Naples A Lee County man has been arrested after allegedly battering his ex-girlfriend and stealing her prescription medication.
COLLIER COUNTY Teen struck by car waiting for school bus in Collier County A teenager was struck by a vehicle while waiting for the school bus early Thursday morning in Collier County.
LEE COUNTY At least 1 hurt after 2 pickups crash on Corkscrew Rd. At least one person was injured following a two-truck crash on Corkscrew Road in Lee County.
Hurricane debris drop-off locations in SWFL When a hurricane strikes the Southwest Florida area, debris is often left in its wake, which is an eyesore and clogs up properties.
sarasota Gov. DeSantis grants funding to school systems affected by Hurricane Milton Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton in Sarasota.
The Weather Authority Less humid, cooler and breezy for your Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures as Southwest Florida experiences its first cold front in months.
Two teenagers arrested in murder of 16-year-old girl Ja’yhanna Johnson was 16 years old when her life was cut short Friday night by her cousin.
FORT MYERS BEACH Experts warn of potential red tide heading toward Southwest Florida A potential red tide bloom exploded in size and intensity off Florida’s coast, from Clearwater to Venice, and it could impact Southwest Florida.
Island schools parents react to school closing Parents said they’re concerned, and they feel the district isn’t doing enough to calm their concerns about The Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elementary.
The City of Cape Coral has announced the upcoming closure of Jaycee Park to begin improvements that have been long in the planning stages. The park will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, as planned major park renovations and improvements will commence. A construction fence will be installed, and site preparation will begin once the site is secured. Jaycee Park is expected to remain closed until the Fall of 2025. The city said, “These significant upgrades will transform Jaycee Park, offering enhanced recreational facilities and new amenities for the community.” Since last year, the city has been divided over Jaycee Park’s future. The city council has wanted to upgrade the park with food trucks, a bistro, a splash pad and a “wet-zone” for the consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages. The city also planned to remove the giant Australian pines from the park because they are invasive to the Florida ecology. However, Cape Coral neighbors have been against it every step of the way. Some locals we spoke to within the last year said they planned to go to every meeting to keep Jaycee Park the peaceful place it is for them; however, others said they gave up going and are frustrated because they felt the city council didn’t listen to the city’s people. Overall, residents felt that the city was not hearing their pleas. They filled out the city council meetings, created signs and handed out “Save Jaycee Park” T-shirts. They said the people of Cape Coral never asked for Jaycee Park to change, and they didn’t understand why the council wanted to change it if it was supposed to be for the people. Residents rallying for the park did not quit. They held events and made their stance known throughout the city. In June, we talked to Kathleen Lopez at an event hosted by the Save the Jaycee Park organization. “We want to keep the park as it was intended for the public general, not the public specific, not central groups, [but] public general,” said Lopez. The most recent sign of change at Jaycee was the removal of memorial benches spread throughout the park. Parkgoers were not happy with the decision, stating that many people come to the park to memorialize their families, who are engraved on their benches. Now, with the park’s closure, residents will have to wait and see what happens. Read more on Jaycee Park: Proposal made to rename Jaycee Park Cape Coral City Council approves renovations for Jaycee Park Locals gather to protect Jaycee Park Cape Coral divided over future of Jaycee Park Cape Coral residents continue to fight for Jaycee Park Jaycee Park changes from a boater’s perspective Cape Coral City Council approves Jaycee Park design concept by 7 to 1 vote Man taken out of Cape Coral Council Chambers by police