Cape Coral Fire Department offers fireworks safety tips for New Year’s EveMan accused of stealing several hundred dollars worth of merchandise from Target
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department offers fireworks safety tips for New Year’s Eve As the New Year’s Eve festivities approach, the Cape Coral Fire Department is reminding residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks.
FORT MYERS Man accused of stealing several hundred dollars worth of merchandise from Target A man is accused of going into the Target on San Carlos Boulevard on Christmas Eve and attempting to steal several hundred dollars worth of merchandise.
Charlotte County Deputy Chief of Fire accused of DUI Charlotte County’s Deputy Chief of Fire and EMS is in some hot water after he was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: 2 men wanted for destruction of local restaurant’s window Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying two men wanted for throwing rocks at a local restaurant’s window.
COLLIER COUNTY Driver accused of causing fatal 5-vehicle crash in Collier County, arrested on multiple charges The driver accused of causing a five-vehicle crash that killed one person has been arrested on multiple charges.
FORT MYERS Road closures for New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown event in downtown Fort Myers There will be several road closures in downtown Fort Myers for the New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown event.
Former Charlotte County deputy named killer of 1979 cold case murder The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement naming a former deputy as the offender of a cold case murder that occurred in 1979.
the weather authority Partly cloudy and warm Tuesday after a foggy morning The Weather Authority is tracking a partly cloudy Tuesday, with patchy fog expected throughout the New Year’s Eve festivities.
Party Time: New Year’s Eve events in SWFL The countdown is on for 2025 as people around the globe prepare to give 2024 its final send-off this New Year’s Eve.
MARCO ISLAND Great Wolf Lodge helps grant Wish of 9-year-old girl with Cancer A nine-year-old girl gets her wish granted as she battles to beat bone cancer.
NAPLES Naples Young Marines honor Pearl Harbor anniversary in Hawaii The Naples Young Marines traveled to Hawaii for the 83rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor, participating in ceremonies to honor the lives lost and sacrifices made during World War II.
ESTERO Intensive language program at FGCU helps students learn Academic English A new intensive language program at Florida Gulf Coast University is giving people a chance to learn the language tools they need to get jobs or attend college in the US.
NAPLES “Sanibel” film captures resilience of the island after Hurricane Ian The movie “Sanibel” premiered at the Naples International Film Festival in October. What began as a lighthearted documentary exploring Sanibel’s seashell culture took a sharp turn when Hurricane Ian hit the island six weeks into filming.
FORT MYERS New Year’s Eve preps in downtown Fort Myers It’s almost time to light up the night and enter the new year. We know one of the hot spots will be downtown Fort Myers.
NAPLES Hoffmann family gives back to Southwest Florida WINK News often reports on their donations, but this year, we got to hear why giving back is so important to them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department offers fireworks safety tips for New Year’s Eve As the New Year’s Eve festivities approach, the Cape Coral Fire Department is reminding residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks.
FORT MYERS Man accused of stealing several hundred dollars worth of merchandise from Target A man is accused of going into the Target on San Carlos Boulevard on Christmas Eve and attempting to steal several hundred dollars worth of merchandise.
Charlotte County Deputy Chief of Fire accused of DUI Charlotte County’s Deputy Chief of Fire and EMS is in some hot water after he was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: 2 men wanted for destruction of local restaurant’s window Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying two men wanted for throwing rocks at a local restaurant’s window.
COLLIER COUNTY Driver accused of causing fatal 5-vehicle crash in Collier County, arrested on multiple charges The driver accused of causing a five-vehicle crash that killed one person has been arrested on multiple charges.
FORT MYERS Road closures for New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown event in downtown Fort Myers There will be several road closures in downtown Fort Myers for the New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown event.
Former Charlotte County deputy named killer of 1979 cold case murder The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement naming a former deputy as the offender of a cold case murder that occurred in 1979.
the weather authority Partly cloudy and warm Tuesday after a foggy morning The Weather Authority is tracking a partly cloudy Tuesday, with patchy fog expected throughout the New Year’s Eve festivities.
Party Time: New Year’s Eve events in SWFL The countdown is on for 2025 as people around the globe prepare to give 2024 its final send-off this New Year’s Eve.
MARCO ISLAND Great Wolf Lodge helps grant Wish of 9-year-old girl with Cancer A nine-year-old girl gets her wish granted as she battles to beat bone cancer.
NAPLES Naples Young Marines honor Pearl Harbor anniversary in Hawaii The Naples Young Marines traveled to Hawaii for the 83rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor, participating in ceremonies to honor the lives lost and sacrifices made during World War II.
ESTERO Intensive language program at FGCU helps students learn Academic English A new intensive language program at Florida Gulf Coast University is giving people a chance to learn the language tools they need to get jobs or attend college in the US.
NAPLES “Sanibel” film captures resilience of the island after Hurricane Ian The movie “Sanibel” premiered at the Naples International Film Festival in October. What began as a lighthearted documentary exploring Sanibel’s seashell culture took a sharp turn when Hurricane Ian hit the island six weeks into filming.
FORT MYERS New Year’s Eve preps in downtown Fort Myers It’s almost time to light up the night and enter the new year. We know one of the hot spots will be downtown Fort Myers.
NAPLES Hoffmann family gives back to Southwest Florida WINK News often reports on their donations, but this year, we got to hear why giving back is so important to them.
Brenden Dennis McCarthy, 24, and Rachel Lynn Wright, 24. Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested two people accused of crashing their vehicle into an occupied North Fort Myers home and fleeing. Troopers arrested Brenden Dennis McCarthy, 24, and Rachel Lynn Wright, 24, both from Cape Coral, on Saturday after reports of the collision were made around 9 a.m. According to FHP, McCarthy’s car was traveling south on Interstate 75 in the right lane near mile marker 143. The vehicle then drove off the roadway, crashing into a fence and bedroom wall of a home on Williamsburg Drive. Credit: Florida Highway Patrol 12/28/2024 The home was occupied at the time of the crash; however, no injuries were reported. FHP then reports that after the crash, both McCarthy and Wright abandoned the vehicle, fleeing from the scene. Shortly after fleeing from the scene, troopers located McCarthy, where he was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license and drug possession. Wright was also located and arrested due to having an active felony warrant. The two were then transported to the Lee County Jail. The crash remains under investigation.