Bonita Springs’ Angelina’s makes top 100 romantic restaurants listDEA and SWAT raid Cape Coral home, leaving community in suspense
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs’ Angelina’s makes top 100 romantic restaurants list Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and one of SWFL’s beloved eateries has made the nation’s top 100 list of romantic restaurants.
CAPE CORAL DEA and SWAT raid Cape Coral home, leaving community in suspense Neighbors in Cape Coral were startled by the sound of sirens as DEA agents and SWAT teams conducted a raid on a home.
WASHINGTON Jet collides with helicopter near Reagan National Airport A passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
FORT MYERS Matterhorn Fit opens in Fort Myers Two former FGCU athletes combined their love of movement with entrepreneurship and opened the first Matterhorn Fit franchise in Fort Myers.
Exclusive: Charlotte County Sheriff speaks out on federal immigration laws The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office made it clear that it will follow any state or federal immigration laws.
Trooper’s Law: Protecting pets during natural disasters Seeing a dog with a wagging tail will make just about anybody smile, but this pup named Trooper wasn’t always so carefree.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
Immigration order prompts concern among Lee County parents Lee County parents are preparing for potential impacts on local schools following President Trump’s executive order on immigration.
Sarasota’s Mote Marine unveils tech to fight harmful red tide blooms Researchers showcased innovative tools to combat red tide at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. These advancements aim to address the harmful algal blooms affecting Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community voices concerns over possible Verizon pole Verizon plans to install a 47-foot pole at the intersection of McGregor Boulevard and Clifford Street sparking concern amongst residents.
PORT CHARLOTTE Family of Charlotte County shooting victim speaks out A family in Port Charlotte is grappling with tragedy after deputies say Jhesandra Prestol was shot and killed by her husband, Rogelio Prestol.
The Tale of Toot: A stuffed animal rescue at RSW A missing stuffed animal sparked an unusual rescue mission at Southwest Florida International Airport.
FGCU FGCU pitcher shares his passion for photography FGCU pitcher Chase Kriebel developed a passion for photography while he recovered from Tommy John surgery in high school.
NORTH FORT MYERS Law enforcement raids home in North Fort Myers Law enforcement conducted a raid on Wednesday at a home on Everson Miles Circle in North Fort Myers.
New school times in Lee County may ease bus driver shortage The Lee County School Board proposed a plan to address its bus driver shortage by adjusting school start and end times.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs’ Angelina’s makes top 100 romantic restaurants list Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and one of SWFL’s beloved eateries has made the nation’s top 100 list of romantic restaurants.
CAPE CORAL DEA and SWAT raid Cape Coral home, leaving community in suspense Neighbors in Cape Coral were startled by the sound of sirens as DEA agents and SWAT teams conducted a raid on a home.
WASHINGTON Jet collides with helicopter near Reagan National Airport A passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
FORT MYERS Matterhorn Fit opens in Fort Myers Two former FGCU athletes combined their love of movement with entrepreneurship and opened the first Matterhorn Fit franchise in Fort Myers.
Exclusive: Charlotte County Sheriff speaks out on federal immigration laws The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office made it clear that it will follow any state or federal immigration laws.
Trooper’s Law: Protecting pets during natural disasters Seeing a dog with a wagging tail will make just about anybody smile, but this pup named Trooper wasn’t always so carefree.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
Immigration order prompts concern among Lee County parents Lee County parents are preparing for potential impacts on local schools following President Trump’s executive order on immigration.
Sarasota’s Mote Marine unveils tech to fight harmful red tide blooms Researchers showcased innovative tools to combat red tide at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. These advancements aim to address the harmful algal blooms affecting Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community voices concerns over possible Verizon pole Verizon plans to install a 47-foot pole at the intersection of McGregor Boulevard and Clifford Street sparking concern amongst residents.
PORT CHARLOTTE Family of Charlotte County shooting victim speaks out A family in Port Charlotte is grappling with tragedy after deputies say Jhesandra Prestol was shot and killed by her husband, Rogelio Prestol.
The Tale of Toot: A stuffed animal rescue at RSW A missing stuffed animal sparked an unusual rescue mission at Southwest Florida International Airport.
FGCU FGCU pitcher shares his passion for photography FGCU pitcher Chase Kriebel developed a passion for photography while he recovered from Tommy John surgery in high school.
NORTH FORT MYERS Law enforcement raids home in North Fort Myers Law enforcement conducted a raid on Wednesday at a home on Everson Miles Circle in North Fort Myers.
New school times in Lee County may ease bus driver shortage The Lee County School Board proposed a plan to address its bus driver shortage by adjusting school start and end times.
Cape Coral City Council 11 6 24 All incumbents up for reelection lost their seats on the Cape Coral City Council on Tuesday. The community has multiple wants for the five new council members. RELATED: Both incumbents lose in Cape Coral City Council election Terry Jensen is a Cape Coral resident. He said that he wants to see a greener Cape Coral, with more thought put into what gets built and where. “They’ve got 40 car washes,” said Jensen. “I mean, they need more green space. I definitely know that there needs to be a little bit of change in Cape Coral in terms of the infrastructure.” Jack Bellis is a Cape Coral resident, and he said that the way the city is built isn’t just an aesthetic issue. “We have a lot of problems with building,” said Bellis. “Are we going to get that together so we have enough water, and the prices of water doesn’t go up? Electricity goes up? The taxes go up?” Cape Coral has also faced water shortage issues. One solution is the Utility Extension Project. It connects people to city water, but homeowners have been charged thousands of dollars. RELATED: Cape Coral water rates to increase 11% for the next 3 years Another issue facing the city is the controversy regarding Jaycee Park. The Cape Coral City Council decided to revamp a green space many liked. RELATED: Jaycee Park closes until 2025 for renovations Another issue residents had with the City Council was the stipend that they voted for themselves. Jensen said that he wants a council that listens. “It’s all about the communication, how it’s handled,” said Jensen. “But now you know, it’s water over the dam. Because they replaced that group. They said they were going to, and voting works.” George Ripley is a Cape Coral resident, and he said he was happy with the election results. “I had no problem seeing them being not elected,” said Ripley. “They did us wrong, so this is what you get.” The five new faces ran on that goal. Erin Giardetti said that she hopes the remaining three who weren’t on the ballot this year paid attention. “We hope there’s an improvement to listen to the people, because the ones who took over those spaces have promised to listen to the people,” said Giardetti. Cindy Osterling is a Cape Coral resident who said that the election will make the City Council listen to the neighbors. “Hoping maybe it will open their eyes,” said Osterling. “Yeah, open their eyes and let them think about what people really want and who they’re serving.”