Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crashNaples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
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Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
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FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
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Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with the U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
The show must go on. 239 Fest, which was canceled last year due to Hurricane Milton, will be returning and bigger than ever. This free, two-day event will feature local and regional punk, ska and reggae bands. It will take place in downtown Cape Coral at Rack’em Spirits & Times on Friday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 8, at 5 p.m. The lineups are as follows: Friday, Feb. 7 Go Read Theory Arcane Arcade Worn Out Trend Perfect Sequence Duellona Misfits tribute band Saturday, Feb. 8 Wolf-Face Bargain Bin Heroes Chilled Monkey Brains Except You 69 Fingers Abortion Twins Foolish Relics RATH & the Wise Guys Shakers Tonal Annihilation Except You performing at past 239 Fest at Ollie’s Pub Eric Demayo is hosting the event. He is the lead singer and bassist of Bargain Bin Heroes. “It’s a free 21 and up event in downtown Cape Coral to showcase some of the state’s best and up-and-coming punk, ska and reggae bands,” Demayo said. The fest has been going on since 2010. Past renditions were also held at Rack’em’s neighbor, Ollie’s Pub, but with Ollie’s closure in April, the fest will now only be held at Rack’ems. Two stages will showcase the talent of Southwest Florida’s music scene. The first will be inside the venue, and the second will be on the venue’s patio, which faces 47th Terrace. The fest was supposed to occur in October, but Hurricane Milton had other plans. Due to the storm making landfall days prior to the event date, they had to cancel it. “It was just too close for comfort to try to still put a show on like of that magnitude. Maybe a couple of weeks before–OK, we’ve done that kind of thing, but the two days before, it’s just like, ah, nobody’s head’s in the right space anymore,” Demayo said. Despite its cancellation, Demayo quickly rescheduled it for this February. “When the event was canceled, I got a lot of messages from people about how they understood, but we’re obviously heartbroken that it had to get canceled, so I feel with this one, the word is out more than ever. Plus, with this being a rescheduling, it’s kind of one of those things, like once you lost it, you kind of realize how much you missed it,” Demayo said. Demayo is excited for the next rendition of this annual fest. LOCAL MUSIC: SWFL thrash punk band, Except You, releases EP on exclusive, recycled vinyl “It means so much. There’s so many different people, and I think that’s the beauty of it, that it’s a very inclusive event, a safe space. Everybody’s welcome. Come have a good time [and] enjoy the music. There’s a lot of great bands, and it’s something we don’t always get to see in the area, even though the area is doing well and growing with different music and bands,” he said. Cape Coral is a popular haven for Southwest Florida’s local original music scene, and Demayo is proud that the fest will mostly feature just that. Abortion Twins performing at past 239 Fest. “Just over the last couple years or decade or so, it’s really grown and been a little nurturing spot for some good music like that. Original music, too. I mean there’s a handful of covers. We all play our covers here and there, but it’s nice to see that it’s known as an original event,” he said. While it is mostly original music, a set on Friday will commemorate the legendary punk band the Misfits. Glenn Danzig won’t be there, but Demayo and members of Bargain Bin Heroes will fill the shoes and bring the Misfits’ energy to the SWFL area. “It’s pretty much all Bargain Bin Heroes minus our horn players. It’s our rhythm section and our guitar players. And we’re like, let’s do it. We know all these songs anyway. We grew up doing it. Like, let’s just go have some fun,” he said. For the first time, the event will showcase Wolf Face, a band from Tampa. “[They’re] like Teen Wolf from the old Michael J. Fox movie, and they’re just amazing. They’ve been doing great shows around the state, even touring and stuff, so we’re really glad that they came down to help headline the show with us. We’re really excited to host them down here and show them what Southwest Florida can do. You’re in for a treat,” Demayo said. Rack’ems is located at 1011 47th Terrace in downtown Cape Coral.