Cape Coral Fire Department invites public to open house on SaturdaySchool bus ends in ditch after 3-vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department invites public to open house on Saturday The Cape Coral Fire Department announced its 13 stations will hold a public open house, allowing people to meet and understand the ins and outs of a firefighter routine.
LEHIGH ACRES School bus ends in ditch after 3-vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres This morning, a school bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres, sending the bus into a ditch.
Early voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election Florida is an early voting state, allowing residents to exercise their voting rights before Election Day.
1 dead after car slams into Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a car crashing into a home located on Northeast 6th Place.
the weather authority Mostly cloudy and breezy for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon with temperatures expected to be the lowest for this workweek.
FORT MYERS FMPD searches for SUV possibly involved in fatal shooting near Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for an SUV that was possibly involved in the fatal shooting near Colonial Boulevard.
ENGLEWOOD Dead fish spotted on Englewood Beach due to red tide The early stages of red tide are beginning to show on Englewood Beach, leaving a trail of dead fish along the shore.
Tropical system possible; Next name is Patty The Weather Authority is tracking an area in the southwestern Caribbean Sea with a preliminary 40% chance of formation as of Sunday afternoon.
PUNTA GORDA Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda hosts free garage sale for storm victims Hurricane Milton may be in the rearview mirror for some in southwest Florida, but certainly not for everyone.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Burglary, unregistered weapons and drug possession This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features burglary, an unregistered firearm and silencer, and illegal drug and gun possession.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA A seasonal Sunday ahead with clouds, sun and dry conditions The Weather Authority is tracking a nice and dry Sunday, with seasonal temperatures topping out in the mid-80s.
CLEWISTON Funeral service held for 16-year-old-girl shot and killed by stray bullet Hundreds of friends and family gathered together to say their final goodbyes to Ja’yhanna Johnson on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Dunbar native celebrates 101st birthday with friends and family A Dunbar native celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday, and the Dunbar Community band surprised her during the festivities.
NAPLES Naples community unites, raises over $360,000 at annual breast cancer walk The annual fundraiser that’s been making strides in Southwest Florida toward fighting breast cancer is happening.
Collier County chase on I-75 ends in arrest after PIT maneuver A high-speed chase on Interstate 75 ended when Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a driver following a PIT maneuver near Mile Marker 101 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department invites public to open house on Saturday The Cape Coral Fire Department announced its 13 stations will hold a public open house, allowing people to meet and understand the ins and outs of a firefighter routine.
LEHIGH ACRES School bus ends in ditch after 3-vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres This morning, a school bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres, sending the bus into a ditch.
Early voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election Florida is an early voting state, allowing residents to exercise their voting rights before Election Day.
1 dead after car slams into Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a car crashing into a home located on Northeast 6th Place.
the weather authority Mostly cloudy and breezy for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon with temperatures expected to be the lowest for this workweek.
FORT MYERS FMPD searches for SUV possibly involved in fatal shooting near Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for an SUV that was possibly involved in the fatal shooting near Colonial Boulevard.
ENGLEWOOD Dead fish spotted on Englewood Beach due to red tide The early stages of red tide are beginning to show on Englewood Beach, leaving a trail of dead fish along the shore.
Tropical system possible; Next name is Patty The Weather Authority is tracking an area in the southwestern Caribbean Sea with a preliminary 40% chance of formation as of Sunday afternoon.
PUNTA GORDA Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda hosts free garage sale for storm victims Hurricane Milton may be in the rearview mirror for some in southwest Florida, but certainly not for everyone.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Burglary, unregistered weapons and drug possession This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features burglary, an unregistered firearm and silencer, and illegal drug and gun possession.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA A seasonal Sunday ahead with clouds, sun and dry conditions The Weather Authority is tracking a nice and dry Sunday, with seasonal temperatures topping out in the mid-80s.
CLEWISTON Funeral service held for 16-year-old-girl shot and killed by stray bullet Hundreds of friends and family gathered together to say their final goodbyes to Ja’yhanna Johnson on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Dunbar native celebrates 101st birthday with friends and family A Dunbar native celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday, and the Dunbar Community band surprised her during the festivities.
NAPLES Naples community unites, raises over $360,000 at annual breast cancer walk The annual fundraiser that’s been making strides in Southwest Florida toward fighting breast cancer is happening.
Collier County chase on I-75 ends in arrest after PIT maneuver A high-speed chase on Interstate 75 ended when Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a driver following a PIT maneuver near Mile Marker 101 in Collier County.
Credit: Cape Coral Fire Department The Cape Coral Fire Department announced its 13 stations will hold a public open house, allowing people to meet and understand the ins and outs of a firefighter routine. The Saturday event will incorporate fun activities for children while teaching them about fire apparatus, equipment, and services. Along with some fun activities and displays, many of their partner public safety agencies will be there to help. The locations of the stations and the activities at each are as follows: Station 1, 4610 Coronado Parkway. The “Save a Life Station” will have Family and Friends CPR instruction and smoke alarm education with the American Red Cross, adoptable dogs from the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, and United Way will have information on their volunteer programs, including their pet therapy program Beesley’s Paw Prints. OneBlood will also be onsite accepting blood donations from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Station 2, 521 Nicholas Parkway. Cape Coral Police Department officers (human and K-9) will be onsite with a patrol car, motorcycle, UTV, and drones at the “CCPD Station.” Station 4, 2007 Santa Barbara Boulevard. The “Water Safety Station” will showcase the CCFD’s marine and dive equipment, and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and their mascot, Coastie, will also be at this station to interact with visitors. Water safety information from Lee Health, the YMCA, and Infant Swim Rescue Instruction will also be available. Station 5, 1029 Diplomat Parkway. The “Wildland Safety Station” is where guests can see the equipment for fighting brush fires, including the CCFD’s monster brush truck, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission UTV, and a Florida Forest Service bulldozer and tractor. FWC will also have a wildlife artifacts display, and visitors can also meet Forestry’s famous mascot, Smokey! Station 6, 4540 Chiquita Parkway. The “Vehicle Safety Station” will have vehicle extrication demonstrations and car seat checks with SafeKids. The Florida Department of Transportation will celebrate Mobility Week with safe, multimodal transportation information and free bicycle helmet fittings. Station 8, 707 SW 1st Street. Visitors can get up close with a Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) helicopter and a Lee County Hyacinth Control truck and airboat at the “Don’t Bug Me Station.” There will also be an educational insect display. Station 9, 4107 Pelican Boulevard. The “Junior Firefighter Station” allows kids to don gear and navigate firefighter obstacles such as crawling through a smoky tunnel, using a hose, and climbing through a window. Station 11, 1038 Burnt Store Road. The “Lee County EMS Station” will have an ambulance and the LeeFlight helicopter for guests to tour. Station 12, 2129 Chiquita Blvd. At the “Special Operations Station,” visitors will learn about special operations performed by firefighters, including hazardous material response and urban search and Rescue, and can meet some of TRISAR K9 Search and Recovery’s K9 partners. Station 13, 2025 NE 6th St. The “Child Safety Station” will have an inflatable fire safety smoke house for guests to explore, face painting, 9-1-1 for kids with CCPD Dispatch, kids fingerprinting, and the United Way ReUnite program, which is offered for children and vulnerable adults who may be prone to wandering or becoming lost. Station 3, 1627 Everest Pkwy, Station 7, 3942 Burnt Store Road N, and Station 10, 3623 Gator Circle West, will have CCFD Open House activities. Click here for more information on the event.