Player of the Week: Cape Coral’s lights-out defenseMiracle Moment: A girl’s courageous battle with cancer
CAPE CORAL Player of the Week: Cape Coral’s lights-out defense Cape Coral’s defense has proved to be one of southwest Florida’s best this football season, holding opponents to an average of 9.8 PPG.
Miracle Moment: A girl’s courageous battle with cancer A local diner is serving more than pancakes as a local community has banded together to help a teenager battle cancer.
No increased risk of illness in Collier beaches after Hurricane Milton The Collier County Department of Health has deemed all beaches have no increased risk of illness following Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE More drug charges for man accused of shooting in his Charlotte County home Charlotte County Sheriff’s office added even more narcotic charges on the man accused of shooting into his home during a domestic dispute.
CAPE CORAL Heavy police presence after home invasion in Cape Coral neighborhood The Cape Coral Police Department is responding to a scene located at Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard.
The Weather Authority Warm afternoon with stray showers possible inland The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Wednesday afternoon with a chance for stray showers, primarily inland.
SANIBEL Lee County parents push for clarity on school reopenings post-Milton Parents are demanding answers from the Lee County School District. It’s still not clear when students will return to Sanibel School or Fort Myers Beach Elementary after facing Hurricane Milton.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after hours long standoff in Cape Coral A man is in custody following an hours-long stand-off with Cape Coral police.
SANIBEL Sanibel school parents seek timeline on school reopening A school board meeting to discuss damage at the barrier islands’ schools took place on Tuesday in Lee County.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island police chief gets no confidence vote from union Marco Island Police Chief Tracy Frazzano has received a vote of no confidence from the police union.
Nonprofit organization tests water quality in Charlotte County One local non-profit is working to keep track of Charlotte County’s water quality.
SANIBEL Building Resilience: How Sanibel businesses recover from hurricanes Operating in Sanibel is difficult enough; however, when mother nature interferes, recovering can become a monumental feat.
FORT MYERS BEACH Getting the help you need from FEMA Jeff Keenan has been out of his condo on Fort Myers Beach since Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Cold Case Solved: Man sentenced for 2004 murder of Lee County man A family is now able to have closure after a cold case was solved 20 years after it happened.
MATLACHA The Blue Dog Bar and Grill reopens on Matlacha The Blue Dog Bar and Grill on Matlacha has reopened after being damaged by two back-to-back Hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL Player of the Week: Cape Coral’s lights-out defense Cape Coral’s defense has proved to be one of southwest Florida’s best this football season, holding opponents to an average of 9.8 PPG.
Miracle Moment: A girl’s courageous battle with cancer A local diner is serving more than pancakes as a local community has banded together to help a teenager battle cancer.
No increased risk of illness in Collier beaches after Hurricane Milton The Collier County Department of Health has deemed all beaches have no increased risk of illness following Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE More drug charges for man accused of shooting in his Charlotte County home Charlotte County Sheriff’s office added even more narcotic charges on the man accused of shooting into his home during a domestic dispute.
CAPE CORAL Heavy police presence after home invasion in Cape Coral neighborhood The Cape Coral Police Department is responding to a scene located at Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard.
The Weather Authority Warm afternoon with stray showers possible inland The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Wednesday afternoon with a chance for stray showers, primarily inland.
SANIBEL Lee County parents push for clarity on school reopenings post-Milton Parents are demanding answers from the Lee County School District. It’s still not clear when students will return to Sanibel School or Fort Myers Beach Elementary after facing Hurricane Milton.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after hours long standoff in Cape Coral A man is in custody following an hours-long stand-off with Cape Coral police.
SANIBEL Sanibel school parents seek timeline on school reopening A school board meeting to discuss damage at the barrier islands’ schools took place on Tuesday in Lee County.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island police chief gets no confidence vote from union Marco Island Police Chief Tracy Frazzano has received a vote of no confidence from the police union.
Nonprofit organization tests water quality in Charlotte County One local non-profit is working to keep track of Charlotte County’s water quality.
SANIBEL Building Resilience: How Sanibel businesses recover from hurricanes Operating in Sanibel is difficult enough; however, when mother nature interferes, recovering can become a monumental feat.
FORT MYERS BEACH Getting the help you need from FEMA Jeff Keenan has been out of his condo on Fort Myers Beach since Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Cold Case Solved: Man sentenced for 2004 murder of Lee County man A family is now able to have closure after a cold case was solved 20 years after it happened.
MATLACHA The Blue Dog Bar and Grill reopens on Matlacha The Blue Dog Bar and Grill on Matlacha has reopened after being damaged by two back-to-back Hurricanes.
Cape Coral’s defense has proved to be one of southwest Florida’s best this football season allowing opponent’s only 59 points through six games. Defense dominated Friday night’s Riverdale versus Cape Coral matchup and in the end the Seahawks’ impenetrable shield held its ground and prevailed. The Seahawks have held every opponent to an average of less than 10 points-per-game so far this season. Undefeated Riverdale boasted nearly 42 points-per-game and 367 yards total offense before Cape Coral held the Raiders to a season low six points and 182 yards. “Stopping the run is something we pride ourselves on,” Cape Coral Defensive Coordinator Jaylen Watkins said. “That team is a very good running football team, so it was a very big challenge for us and we’ve been waiting for that moment to get out there and really show what we can do.” The nail in the coffin came in the hands of junior strong safety Jayden Boyd in the third quarter. Tied up at six, Riverdale’s Cole Hayes mishandled a high snap and the ball bounced right into the hands of Boyd who ran it back 55 yards for the score. “I thank my teammates for taking on the blocks that they needed to take on the pulling guards,” Boyd said. “If the pulling guard would’ve hit me, I wouldn’t be able to score that touchdown. I thank my defensive end for that.” Boyd’s big play ended up being the decisive score in Cape Coral’s 13-6 victory over previously unbeaten Riverdale. “It’s just really great to have players of that caliber on your defense,” Watkins said. “So our defense is really good, but we have really good football players too.” And in a player’s opinion, really good coaches. “He’s gotten on us about becoming leaders of ourselves,” Boyd said. “Everyone next to you, that’s your guy. You got to look out for him.” Whether they’re getting the ball back for the offense or scoring themselves the Seahawks’ defense is a force to be reckoned with. The Seahawks look to defend home turf for the fourth straight game this Friday night when they welcome rival Mariner for the annual Black and Blue Bowl.