Collier deputies investigating car submerged in waterFGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda council considering to build sound barriers around pickleball courts A heavy topic surrounding the Punta Gorda community is how to stop the noise coming from the pickleball courts. “The City Council is like a parent with two different kids, one is quiet and likes reading, and the other one likes running and making noise,” said Punta Gorda resident Riccardo Deller. “You don’t kick one […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Town Council seeks restrictions on late night noise The Town of Fort Myers Beach is working to set new rules on how rowdy you can get on the beach. The move comes after receiving complaints about noise after 10 p.m. They’re working to find a solution before spring break which is just over a month away. For many who live in Fort Myers […]
FORT MYERS BEACH People who are visually impaired file lawsuits over ADA compliance Right now, lawsuits are pending across the country, as companies are being repeatedly sued for not having websites accessible to the blind. Southwest Florida is no exception. But when you think about Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, what comes into mind? For most, it is handicap parking, ramps, railings — all physical entities — and not websites. For the […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Margaritaville developer to build affordable apartments Demolition crews are back on Fort Myers Beach clearing the way for Margaritaville, but big plans for the resort are going beyond the beach. The developer, TPI Hospitality Group, also wants to build affordable apartments for Margaritaville workers near Pine Ridge Road. Visitors in Fort Myers Beach are excited to hear Margaritaville is on the […]
WINK NEWS Do undeveloped brains have anything to do with threats? Why are there so many threats at schools? Could it have something to do with a child’s brain? The front part of your brain understands long term consequences, but psychologists say part of your brain isn’t fully developed until you’re in your mid-20’s. Reporter Brea Hollingsworth digs deeper into the way our brain works. Watch […]
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida club scores a prestigious opportunity with the NBA A hobby turns into an opportunity like no other as a Southwest Florida club will help the National Basketball Association build a plane replica for one of its signature events. From sporting a Black Panther mask to emerging from a magician quick-change booth in a retro jersey, the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk competition is known for […]
GATEWAY Officials plan school construction to accommodate population influx As people are flocking to Southwest Florida in high numbers, officials have been addressing ways to accommodate the growth in the education sector. For many Gateway parents like Jeff Gerardo who have kids in grade school, they are excited about a potential new school opening just down the road. “You’re getting three schools all the […]
FORT MYERS Red Sox spring training truck arrives at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers The Red Sox truck arrives Thursday at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers for spring training. Cheri Griffin is huge Red Sox fan and has been celebrating truck day for over 30 years, “It was just fun and I made a big deal of it and I took a picture with the old cameras, and I […]
ESTERO FGCU ‘Research Roadshow’ showcases innovative endeavors Students researchers at Florida Gulf Coast University want to make sure no family loses another loved one to cancer. For Ivie Patino, finding a treatment or cure for cancer is personal. “I was trying to kind of help my grandmother even though our research is still really early on,” Patino said. The FGCU student is closing […]
FORT MYERS Florida Virtual School provides a safe way to graduate high school Parents worry about their children every day. With the growing concerns of school threats and shootings that fear has only increased. But taking courses online provides an alternative way to earn a high school degree while mitigating those risks. For Janine Karras, she said her daughter was smart about the way she approached the idea […]