Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communitiesGov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville
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.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
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.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
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.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
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.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
BABCOCK RANCH New hurricane shelter neglects proper procedures, commissioner says A major hurricane shelter could be coming to a much-needed area for people in Charlotte County. While there is no Red Cross approved shelters to take cover when a strong storm hits, Babcock Ranch might change that. But first, one commissioner said the people behind the project are not going through the proper procedure to […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Leaders want updates to interstate through Charlotte County Kings Highway exit is a road many of us have to take if we want to head to Port Charlotte. But that could change. Leaders in Charlotte County want to make it easier for you to get from I-75 to Port Charlotte. Nine miles separates two existing exits on the interstate in Charlotte County. That’s […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County parents previously reported arrested for child’s death According to an official affidavit, the parents of a child who died in their care and three other neglected children were visited by Florida Department of Health over a year ago before they were recently arrested. Kenneth Adams, 33, and Brittaney Williams, 25, were arrested Thursday after Charlotte County Sheriff’s Offices concluded its investigation and […]
ROTONDA WEST Rotonda West homeowners want voices heard in infrastructure proposal Improvements are coming to a Charlotte County community. But homeowners there have differing opinions toward proposed updates to the infrastructure in their neighborhood. Some are petitioning the proposal, and most just want their voice to be heard by the community leaders before a decision is made. The Board of Charlotte County Commissioners and Rotonda West’s […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte deputies utilize helicopters to respond to increasing boat thefts They are the eyes in the sky when law enforcement needs to bring down suspects on the run. Now, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said it is using their aviation unit not just to patrol our streets, but also our waterways. There is no such thing as a bad day on the water for Terry Carroll. […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Regulation impedes the removal of Charlotte Harbor derelict boats Abandoned and neglected boats that have been left behind at the Charlotte Harbor. The massive eyesores have been there for months following a storm that rolled through in December. It could be months before what is left of the boats gets removed. If you visit Charlotte Harbor front on a weekday afternoon, you may run […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Grueling training firefighters undertake to respond in an emergency All those things that can keep criminals out of your home and protect it from storms can be a nightmare for firefighters. Many have said those home improvements only make their jobs more difficult. “Being a firefighter means more than just having a couple days off between your 24-hour shifts,” Anthony Cardona said. Cardona is […]
ENGLEWOOD EAST Charlotte County commissioners approve reducing speed limits Several neighbors living in Englewood East want the county to slow people down. While driving along Fruitland Ave. in Englewood East, there are plenty of cars, but limited pedestrians and bicyclists. “I used to be able to ride my bicycle down the road,” said Francis Manning, a Fruitland Ave. homeowner, “and now I can’t do […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte father dedicates time to keep children safe after school A father is dedicating his time to keep children safe on their way to school. He decided to take matters into his own hands after the death of an 8-year-old girl waiting for the school bus at her bus stop. When drivers pass near Peace River Elementary School in Port Charlotte at the end of […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County roads may see speed limit changes Slow down! That is the message drivers have for people on Charlotte County roads. Now, speed limit changes could be on the way to fight the problem. Some said the pace cars are traveling at, you would think it was NASCAR. People in the Creekside neighborhood said about a dozen law enforcement officers live in […]