Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh AcresFort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 southwest Floridians involved in January 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Increasing deportation raises concerns for migrant workers in SWFL With the fear of mass deportations and raids many are wondering whether any will happen here. Any mass deportations could adversely affect construction and agriculture.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts to host 39th annual All Florida Juried Exhibition The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting the 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit.
ESTERO FGCU softball coach David Deiros to retire after 2025 season FGCU softball head coach David Deiros will retire from coaching at the end of the 2025 season.
Tim Aten Knows: SWFL to see expansion of Oar & Iron, Kelly’s Roast Beef The restaurant franchise group for the Boston-based Kelly’s Roast Beef and Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill recently burst out of the gate in Collier and Lee counties with aggressive expansion plans for both dining concepts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man gets life in prison for fatal fentanyl distribution A Fort Myers man will spend the rest of his life in jail for distributing a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Fort Myers council to discuss $11.5M bid for News-Press site redevelopment The Fort Myers News-Press building, a site with a long history and untapped potential, may soon undergo a transformation.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 southwest Floridians involved in January 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Increasing deportation raises concerns for migrant workers in SWFL With the fear of mass deportations and raids many are wondering whether any will happen here. Any mass deportations could adversely affect construction and agriculture.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts to host 39th annual All Florida Juried Exhibition The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting the 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit.
ESTERO FGCU softball coach David Deiros to retire after 2025 season FGCU softball head coach David Deiros will retire from coaching at the end of the 2025 season.
Tim Aten Knows: SWFL to see expansion of Oar & Iron, Kelly’s Roast Beef The restaurant franchise group for the Boston-based Kelly’s Roast Beef and Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill recently burst out of the gate in Collier and Lee counties with aggressive expansion plans for both dining concepts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man gets life in prison for fatal fentanyl distribution A Fort Myers man will spend the rest of his life in jail for distributing a lethal dose of fentanyl.
Fort Myers council to discuss $11.5M bid for News-Press site redevelopment The Fort Myers News-Press building, a site with a long history and untapped potential, may soon undergo a transformation.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Small victory for neighbors near proposed Charlotte Harbor apartments development Neighbors like Nancy Plymale say there’s a lot to love about the quiet Charlotte Harbor neighborhood of Tala Lakes. A nearby 7.5 acres plot of land is currently zoned for five units per acre. That’s up to 37 homes. But a developer wants to fit up to 15 units in just one acre. James Swallow […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Airport to see big changes with $6 million in grants The Federal Aviation Administration will allocate $6 million in grants to improve the Punta Gorda Airport with more flights and a new tarmac. The new tarmac will be built for general aviation planes. It will move the parking of private and charter planes to the north end of the airport. It makes room for more […]
WINK NEWS How to prevent porch pirates getting your gifts this holiday season With the holidays approaching, it’s a wonderful time of year for gathering in good cheer with friends and family. It’s also a perfect time for porch pirates to swipe packages meant for loved ones off people’s doorsteps. With the likelihood that many people are expecting packages as the holidays approach, there are steps people can […]
ENGLEWOOD BEACH Englewood Beach Waterfest drives international tourism Tourism is essential to the Southwest Florida economy, but the industry took a hit last year because of red tide. In fact, Englewood Beach had to cancel an event affiliated with its annual Waterfest. But this year, the show will go on. Speedboat racers are on the fast track, vying for a world championship title […]
PUNTA GORDA FTC ranks Charlotte County 26th in the nation for fraud cases; here’s how to protect yourself Be on the lookout for scams, especially as we get closer to the holidays! In Charlotte County alone, hundreds of people are victimized every year. Bob Laurie answers dozens of calls a day. A recent one, supposedly from Amazon, calling to report a fraudulent $400 purchase through his account. “I was thinking about it, and […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County animal shelter holds rescue puppy lottery, dozens of families adopt Dozens of families in Southwest Florida now have a new family member! Several dogs rescued from horrific conditions got to go to their new forever homes Tuesday. The dogs arrived at the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County. Out of the 350 recovered from a puppy mill in Tampa, 53 went to the shelter. It […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Rescued from horrible conditions, 350 dogs look for ‘fur-ever’ homes More than 350 dogs, rescued from a Tampa breeding facility with horrible conditions in September, are now looking for their forever homes. Some 20 to 30 were living in just one cage. Soon, 50 of these dogs will arrive at the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County for a lottery adoption this weekend. A fresh […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Suspect in home invasion shot by homeowner, calls 911 A suspect in a home invasion was shot by the homeowner during a physical struggle Thursday evening on the 100 block of Strasburg Drive in Port Charlotte. The suspect, identified as Jessica Gutzler, 40, fled the scene but later called 911 asking for medical assistance. She was taken into custody for medical treatment at that […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda bridge project creates safer path for cyclists, pedestrians A path in a Charlotte County community comes to a stop and is marked with an end trail sign. For years, this pushed bicyclists and pedestrians onto a bridge traveling just a few feet from cars. The new project should make trips safer and more enjoyable. A new pedestrian bridge is being constructed to cross […]
ENGLEWOOD EAST Englewood firefighter EMTs given new bulletproof, protective gear The Englewood Fire District in Charlotte County is equipping its firefighter emergency medical technicians with bulletproof gear to defend against situations where stray bullets could hit them. Firefighter EMT Spencer Heldenbrand said he gets an adrenaline rush each time he responds to a call. “That’s just what the job is about,” Heldenbrand said. “That’s why […]