Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Fort Myers Are Black Friday sales as good as retailers make them seem With Thanksgiving just a few days away, many are looking forward to Black Friday sales. Right now, a good number of stores already have deals, but are these deals as good as they are advertised? FGCU’s Department Chair of Economics and Finance, Dr. Shelton Weeks gives more insight on the Black Friday sales.
Fort Myers Your Health Now: consumer health care technology These days it seems like people can get just about everything on their smartphone. From pizza delivery to banking information, it’s all just a few taps and swipes away. One area that has lagged behind has been health care, but that’s changing quickly in Southwest Florida. Vice President of Lee Health Coconut Point, Alex Greenwood, […]
Fort Myers What to do in an active shooter situation Active shooting situations are unpredictable. On average, they are over in 10 minutes, so the reality is you need to be prepared. President of Active Victim, Jason Gabauer, shares tips on what to do in a shooting situation.
Fort Myers Your Health Now: energy drinks can be harmful to blood vessels Energy drinks are very popular, as they are a quick fix to tiredness, but experts suggest to think twice before you drink one. According to a new study out of the University of Texas Health Science Center, energy drinks can affect your blood vessels. Dr. Annette St. Pierre-MacKoul discussed more in detail the results of the […]
Fort Myers Your Health Now: chronic pulmonary disease awareness month More than 16 million Americans have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or C-O-P-D, making it one of the most common respiratory illnesses, and the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. However, millions more suffer from C-O-P-D, but have not been diagnosed and are not being treated. November is National C-O-P-D awareness month and Pulmonologist, […]
Fort Myers Healthy Kids: Freckles Freckles are small, harmless marks that appear on your skin, but could they be dangerous or something to worry about? Dr. Annette St. Pierre-MacKoul discussed facts to know about freckles.
Fort Myers Your Health Now: don’t let treats trick your diet Many parents tend to bend the rules on Halloween, and on this day alone children could eat the equivalent of 169 sugar cubes. Some of the most sugary treats include, Tootsie Rolls and gummy bears. Registered dietitian, Betsy Opyt, had tips to keep kids healthy on Halloween.
Fort Myers Your Health Now: Cholesterol Awareness Key for Good Health We have all heard the terms good and bad cholesterol, but what do they mean? Understanding how our lifestyle and our genes affect our cholesterol numbers can help maintain healthy levels and avoid potential health problems. Medical Director of the Lee Health Heart and Vascular Institute, Dr. Richard Chazal, shared how to be smarter about […]
Fort Myers Healthy Kids: Adenovirus and Poliovirus Rare diseases are making national headlines. In New Jersey, seven kids died of an outbreak of a disease called Adenovirus. Also a polio-like illness has killed a child in Florida. Dr. Annette St. Pierre-MacKoul shares information on how to keep children safe from these diseases.
Fort Myers Your Health Now: Health Literacy In the complex world of health care, it can often be hard to understand the medical lingo. However, there are steps that can be taken to better understand the doctor and get the most out of appointments. October is international health literacy month, and Healthpark Medical Center’s, Dr. Fredrick Cadet, discusses tips to be more […]