Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher JordanIs Sunseeker Resort losing money?
Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan On Monday, the detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan in his Fort Myers home went back to work.
PORT CHARLOTTE Is Sunseeker Resort losing money? It’s a place designed to bring in people and a lot of money to Charlotte County. The Sunseeker Resort opened on December 15 and features 785 rooms, 20 different food and beverage places, and 60,000 square feet of convention space.
NORTH PORT North and SB lanes shut down near Mile Marker 195 due to brush fire North Port Fire Rescue said to expect significant delays. They recommended drivers take an alternate route.
FORT MYERS Roundabout incoming for Winkler and Challenger intersection A new roundabout is coming to the City of Fort Myers at the intersection of Challenger Boulevard and Winkler Avenue.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach church selling two acres of land Pastor Sean Critser’s congregation voted unanimously on Sunday to sell the front two acres of the church’s property for $4 million.
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
NAPLES Local surgeon removing cancer through the mouth Surgery to remove cancers in the head and neck can sometimes leave patients with negative impacts long after the cancer is gone. But a new approach is cutting back on damage.
CAPE CORAL Byron Donalds to hold town hall in Cape Coral From flood insurance to pythons and rebuilding from Ian nearly two years later, Southwest Florida has a lot on its plate.
Naples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites There’s a study looking at the possibility of moving the Naples Airport.
NAPLES Playing like a girl in Naples flag football league Through having a positive outlet and strong role models commissioner Lorna McLain hopes flag football makes a difference in the community.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation announced a busy Fort Myers bridge is closing for more than two months.
WINK NEWS No plea deal for woman accused of being part of one of Southwest Florida’s largest drug rings No plea deal for woman suspected of being involved in one of the largest drug rings in Southwest Florida.
OLGA All victims identified in the Franklin Lock Park drowning Authorities have released the identities of all three Franklin Lock Park drowning victims.
Title and trust company expands to Charlotte County It’s a family affair at Lyons Title & Trust, which recently opened its third office in Port Charlotte.
Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan On Monday, the detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan in his Fort Myers home went back to work.
PORT CHARLOTTE Is Sunseeker Resort losing money? It’s a place designed to bring in people and a lot of money to Charlotte County. The Sunseeker Resort opened on December 15 and features 785 rooms, 20 different food and beverage places, and 60,000 square feet of convention space.
NORTH PORT North and SB lanes shut down near Mile Marker 195 due to brush fire North Port Fire Rescue said to expect significant delays. They recommended drivers take an alternate route.
FORT MYERS Roundabout incoming for Winkler and Challenger intersection A new roundabout is coming to the City of Fort Myers at the intersection of Challenger Boulevard and Winkler Avenue.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach church selling two acres of land Pastor Sean Critser’s congregation voted unanimously on Sunday to sell the front two acres of the church’s property for $4 million.
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
NAPLES Local surgeon removing cancer through the mouth Surgery to remove cancers in the head and neck can sometimes leave patients with negative impacts long after the cancer is gone. But a new approach is cutting back on damage.
CAPE CORAL Byron Donalds to hold town hall in Cape Coral From flood insurance to pythons and rebuilding from Ian nearly two years later, Southwest Florida has a lot on its plate.
Naples Airport move study finds 4 possible sites There’s a study looking at the possibility of moving the Naples Airport.
NAPLES Playing like a girl in Naples flag football league Through having a positive outlet and strong role models commissioner Lorna McLain hopes flag football makes a difference in the community.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee River Bridge to close for 10 weeks to speed up bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation announced a busy Fort Myers bridge is closing for more than two months.
WINK NEWS No plea deal for woman accused of being part of one of Southwest Florida’s largest drug rings No plea deal for woman suspected of being involved in one of the largest drug rings in Southwest Florida.
OLGA All victims identified in the Franklin Lock Park drowning Authorities have released the identities of all three Franklin Lock Park drowning victims.
Title and trust company expands to Charlotte County It’s a family affair at Lyons Title & Trust, which recently opened its third office in Port Charlotte.
LEE COUNTY DeSantis makes Lee County stop to tout $1,000 first responder bonuses in state budget Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Wednesday afternoon in south Fort Myers at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. This was the third press conference of the day for DeSantis in which he announced a $1,000 bonus for law enforcement officers and first responders. The funds to the state come from the federal government as […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County works toward permanent housing for those experiencing homelessness Lee County has a new program designed to help families find a pathway to permanent housing. Lee County found more families are living out of their cars or in tents because they could not financially support themselves. We met a family that is struggling for a solution, a mother and two boys living in a […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman finds man climbing out of her home’s attic A Cape Coral woman caught a man climbing out of the attic of her home after officers had been next-door searching for someone wanted on a warrant. Police said they were called to a duplex Wednesday afternoon in reference to a burglary. They had been at the duplex just hours before, trying to find a […]
FORT MYERS Community, police attend Fort Myers forum focused on ‘bridging the gap’ A mother organized a meeting to help children understand what to do and how to act if a police officer or sheriff’s deputy ever pulls them over. Community members gathered with Fort Myers police officers for a forum at S.T.A.R.S. Complex in Fort Myers Thursday. Police protocols and personal rights were topics during discussion focused […]
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County superintendent says Bright Futures legislation could hurt students college chances An education leader in Southwest Florida is speaking out against proposed legislation of a vital scholarship. Superintendent Michael Swindle of Hendry County District Schools says proposed changes to the Bright Futures Scholarship by state lawmakers could hurt students looking for a chance at college. The upcoming state budget calls for the removal of a $600 […]
LEE COUNTY Former Lee County deputy claims ‘stand your ground’ in 2019 death of his son A former deputy says he had to choke his son because he feared for his life. Former Lee County Deputy Sergio Perez, 58, faces a manslaughter charge, but last Friday, his attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the manslaughter charge based on stand your ground immunity. Perez turned himself in to deputies in April 2020 […]
LEE COUNTY Fort Myers man arrested after jumping off bridge into Orange River A Fort Myers man was arrested after jumping off a bridge into the Orange River Monday night. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Palm Beach Boulevard just east of I-75 Monday night after a man jumped off a bridge into the Orange River, which lets out into the Caloosahatchee River. Deputy boats were seen […]
LEE COUNTY 18-year-old arrested in connection to drive-by shooting near Fort Myers apartments Two separate scenes are both connected to a drive-by shooting with injuries near Jones Walker Apartments in Fort Myers Thursday. A man was seen being put in handcuffs in the Suncoast Estates community of North Fort Myers, and law enforcement had guns drawn on another man on Business 41 in North Fort Myers as well. […]
IONA Foul smell near Sanibel Outlets in Iona sparks concern A foul smell in public is sparking concern from many community members in the Iona area of Lee County, specifically close to the Sanibel Outlets. Everyone we spoke to Wednesday hoped the smell would not follow them home by sticking to their clothes. “Dead plants. Dead animals,” Mary Faegere said. “It’s like a bathroom,” Gonzalo […]
LEE COUNTY Community members raise concerns for LGBTQ policies in Lee County schools The School District of Lee County’s code of conduct was approved by parents of students at Lee County schools at the start of the school year, but some parents have raised recent concerns for LGBTQ policies in the code book that were already approved. The code of conduct was voted on and approved by every […]