Man sought for attempted robbery at CVS in Lee CountyPedestrian dies after being hit by 2 vehicles in Immokalee
Man sought for attempted robbery at CVS in Lee County Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man for attempting to rob a CVS Store in Lee County.
immokalee Pedestrian dies after being hit by 2 vehicles in Immokalee A fatal hit-and-run on Friday night in Collier County left a pedestrian dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Beautiful Saturday in store with temps in the low to mid 70s The Weather Authority says it will be another beautiful weekend across Southwest Florida.
ORLANDO Naples falls to Jones in state semifinals One win stood in between the Golden Eagles and a trip to the state title as Naples competed in its 12th state semifinal.
ESTERO 1 dead after crashing into tree in Estero According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one person is dead after crashing into a tree in Estero on Friday night.
NAPLES Vigil held for teen shot and killed at Collier party Family, friends and loved ones gathered at a candlelight vigil to remember and honor the life of 18-year-old D’eisha Arthur.
FORT MYERS Florida Gulf Coast University holds “Night at the Nest” fundraiser FGCU is holding its “Night at the Nest” fundraiser and gala on Friday. The money raised will go toward university scholarships.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Veterans Village helping veterans during the holidays Residents and businesses at the Punta Gorda Veterans Village are stepping up to make military transitions a little easier this holiday season.
NORTH PORT Family pushes for class action against Heritage Insurance A North Port family is battling against Heritage Insurance over the damage Hurricane Ian did to their home.
Trails End Drive suspected double murder hit man and organizers back in court There are new developments in the murder-for-hire case that made headlines for weeks at the start of the year. The defendants are back in court.
CAPE CORAL 4 arrested on drug-related charges after FBI investigation Some Cape Coral residents woke up in the early morning hours to their neighbors’ homes being raided by federal agents.
Hope Card program protects victims of domestic violence in Lee County Lee County has implemented the Hope Card Program, a new statewide initiative to help victims of domestic violence.
SANIBEL 36th annual Sanibel Luminary Festival begins The Luminary Festival kicked off on Sanibel Island on Friday. This community-wide holiday event puts residents and visitors in the holiday spirit.
FORT MYERS Future unsure for Rachel at the Well During Hurricane Ian, Rachel at the well was uprooted from its spot in front of the Edison Park neighborhood.
Man sought for attempted robbery at CVS in Lee County Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man for attempting to rob a CVS Store in Lee County.
immokalee Pedestrian dies after being hit by 2 vehicles in Immokalee A fatal hit-and-run on Friday night in Collier County left a pedestrian dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Beautiful Saturday in store with temps in the low to mid 70s The Weather Authority says it will be another beautiful weekend across Southwest Florida.
ORLANDO Naples falls to Jones in state semifinals One win stood in between the Golden Eagles and a trip to the state title as Naples competed in its 12th state semifinal.
ESTERO 1 dead after crashing into tree in Estero According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one person is dead after crashing into a tree in Estero on Friday night.
NAPLES Vigil held for teen shot and killed at Collier party Family, friends and loved ones gathered at a candlelight vigil to remember and honor the life of 18-year-old D’eisha Arthur.
FORT MYERS Florida Gulf Coast University holds “Night at the Nest” fundraiser FGCU is holding its “Night at the Nest” fundraiser and gala on Friday. The money raised will go toward university scholarships.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Veterans Village helping veterans during the holidays Residents and businesses at the Punta Gorda Veterans Village are stepping up to make military transitions a little easier this holiday season.
NORTH PORT Family pushes for class action against Heritage Insurance A North Port family is battling against Heritage Insurance over the damage Hurricane Ian did to their home.
Trails End Drive suspected double murder hit man and organizers back in court There are new developments in the murder-for-hire case that made headlines for weeks at the start of the year. The defendants are back in court.
CAPE CORAL 4 arrested on drug-related charges after FBI investigation Some Cape Coral residents woke up in the early morning hours to their neighbors’ homes being raided by federal agents.
Hope Card program protects victims of domestic violence in Lee County Lee County has implemented the Hope Card Program, a new statewide initiative to help victims of domestic violence.
SANIBEL 36th annual Sanibel Luminary Festival begins The Luminary Festival kicked off on Sanibel Island on Friday. This community-wide holiday event puts residents and visitors in the holiday spirit.
FORT MYERS Future unsure for Rachel at the Well During Hurricane Ian, Rachel at the well was uprooted from its spot in front of the Edison Park neighborhood.
Red tide is smelly. Red tide is painful. At times, it can take you by surprise. Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, and teary eyes. Satellite maps show red tide creeping more toward the south from offshore of Pinellas County. The Weather Authority team put together an updated map as of Friday afternoon, which shows the concentrations in the Gulf. The Weather Authority, November 1, 2024 “It’s in low to moderate concentrations off the coast of Lee County. Not necessarily in the nearshore waters, you know, along the beach currently, at the moment,” explained Joel Caouette, Environmental Biologist with the Sanibel Natural Resources Department. While there were no signs of red tide on Sanibel, beachgoers know it is serious business. Collier County Alerts Charlotte County Alerts Lee County does not currently have a red tide warning. “A couple of years ago, we were up at Cayo Costa and the red tide was really bad. I mean, it hurt your chest, and it smelled terrible,” added Bill Fate. “Been through Hurricane Ian and saw dead fish everywhere, and we still enjoy coming out here,” said one woman. They all hope it stays well offshore; no one wants a repeat of the Sanibel 2018 red tide. “We saw massive fish kills, millions of fish on our beaches, impacts to wildlife, things of that nature. I don’t want to say it was unprecedented, but definitely a rare event, you know, when it comes to red tide,” said Caouette. Beach cleanup from red tide on Aug. 3, 2018. The whole island was impacted, not just the beaches. “Red tide can have a negative impact on visitation, which impacts our businesses here on the island,” said John Lai, Sanibel Chamber of Commerce. “It can be devastating for local wildlife and the environment as a whole,” Caouette said. But Sanibel is currently in the clear. “If you think about the geography of Sanibel Island, it sits in the Gulf, kind of like a cup. So you could be on one beach, and you know, say, Lighthouse Beach, which is, you know, at the tip of Sanibel, and not experience any red tide conditions,” stated Caouette. Caouette advised beachgoers to monitor the FWC website and consult healthcare providers if they have pre-existing conditions. Red Tide Resources Red Tide Current Status Red Tide Prediction and Tracking Southwest Florida Satellite Imagery Algal Blooms from Satellite for Southwest Florida MOTE Beach Conditions Reporting Forecast