Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane MiltonLCSO: missing endangered 80-year-old North Fort Myers man found safe
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Donating artificial trees to help families in need If you’re thinking of throwing away that artificial tree you have and going green in the future, don’t bring it to the curb.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: missing endangered 80-year-old North Fort Myers man found safe A man who was reported missing in North Fort Myers has been located safe.
FORT MYERS Man accused of trying to carjack driver who offered him ride A man is behind bars accused of trying to steal another man’s car after he had asked the victim for a ride.
Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Southwest Florida law enforcement will hold a fundraiser for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
Charlotte County Jail inmate dies following medical episode A man who was in custody at the Charlotte County Jail died following an episode stemming from a medical condition.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for breaking into bar area of Fort Myers Applebee’s Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for breaking into the bar side of a Fort Myers Applebee’s.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, barricading himself in home The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, and barricading himself within his home, ultimately leading to a SWAT team being called.
Tim Aten Knows: Over 150 new restaurants join local dining list in 2024 The end-of-the year goal is to always provide a holiday gift to readers by smoothly wrapping up everything by publishing a succinct list of all of the local restaurants that launched that calendar year.
WINK News Nearly back-to-back endangered Florida panther deaths reported The terrible trend of Florida panther deaths in 2024 continues, as two reported vehicle fatalities occurred nearly back-to-back.
charlotte harbor Red tide detected in Cape Haze water samples near Charlotte Harbor A concentration of red tide has been detected around Charlotte County, with beaches like Cape Haze being under a health alert due to the algae bloom.
the weather authority Isolated showers for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated showers with mild and humid conditions throughout this Friday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Donating artificial trees to help families in need If you’re thinking of throwing away that artificial tree you have and going green in the future, don’t bring it to the curb.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: missing endangered 80-year-old North Fort Myers man found safe A man who was reported missing in North Fort Myers has been located safe.
FORT MYERS Man accused of trying to carjack driver who offered him ride A man is behind bars accused of trying to steal another man’s car after he had asked the victim for a ride.
Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Southwest Florida law enforcement will hold a fundraiser for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
Charlotte County Jail inmate dies following medical episode A man who was in custody at the Charlotte County Jail died following an episode stemming from a medical condition.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for breaking into bar area of Fort Myers Applebee’s Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for breaking into the bar side of a Fort Myers Applebee’s.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, barricading himself in home The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, and barricading himself within his home, ultimately leading to a SWAT team being called.
Tim Aten Knows: Over 150 new restaurants join local dining list in 2024 The end-of-the year goal is to always provide a holiday gift to readers by smoothly wrapping up everything by publishing a succinct list of all of the local restaurants that launched that calendar year.
WINK News Nearly back-to-back endangered Florida panther deaths reported The terrible trend of Florida panther deaths in 2024 continues, as two reported vehicle fatalities occurred nearly back-to-back.
charlotte harbor Red tide detected in Cape Haze water samples near Charlotte Harbor A concentration of red tide has been detected around Charlotte County, with beaches like Cape Haze being under a health alert due to the algae bloom.
the weather authority Isolated showers for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated showers with mild and humid conditions throughout this Friday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
US stocks rise as energy stocks rally following big slump NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. stocks are closing higher, led by a rebound in oil and gas companies as energy prices recovered from a steep drop the day before. Many of the top gainers in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index Thursday were energy companies. Consol Energy and Southwestern Energy each soared 19 percent. Railroad […]
Court orders return of $1.6 million in oil spill claim money NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal court has ordered repayment of more than $1.6 million in claim money paid to an Alabama couple’s business after BP’s 2010 Gulf Oil Spill. U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier’s order says the payment to Vision Design Management “was nearly entirely based on fraud.” The ruling issued this week identifies […]
LCSO flooded with calls of residents reporting IRS scam FORT MYERS, Fla.- Hundreds of residents are reporting they’ve received calls from scammers pretending to be from the IRS, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday. LCSO’s Fraud Line has received nearly 400 phone calls from residents within the last 36 hours. The sheriff’s office says it received about 7,000 calls in 2015 regarding the scam. […]
Florida may penalize those who don’t enforce immigration law TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida could penalize cities, counties and sheriffs who don’t fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities. A House panel on Thursday voted along party lines for a sweeping measure sponsored by Rep. Larry Metz. The measure heads next to the full House for a vote. Metz says he sponsored the bill (HB […]
TRAFFIC: Vehicle fire closes I-75 SB at Daniels Pkwy. FORT MYERS, Fla.- I-75 southbound is closed near Exit 131 Daniels Parkway due to a vehicle fire. Drivers are recommended to find alternate routes.
UK judge: Putin probably approved plan to poison ex-spy LONDON (AP) – President Vladimir Putin probably approved a plan by Russia’s FSB security service to kill a former agent-turned-Kremlin critic who died after drinking tea laced with radioactive poison, a British judge said Thursday in a strongly worded report that led Moscow to accuse Britain of a politically motivated attack. Judge Robert Owen, who […]
US announces plan for new visa rules for some Europeans WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration is easing new visa requirements for certain European travelers who have visited Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan in the last five years, a move certain to anger some in Congress who pushed for new travel restrictions. The announcement by the Homeland Security and State departments comes as the administration […]
Amazon offering hoverboard refunds (CNN Money)- Amazon is now offering full refunds on any hoverboards sold on the site, including in the U.S. and Canada. The refunds are a response to the rash of fires and falls that have plagued the popular two-wheeled balance boards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission praised Amazon’s decision on Wednesday and said it expects […]
Bills owner credits Kathryn Smith for earning her promotion BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) – Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula congratulated Kathryn Smith for becoming the NFL’s first full-time female assistant coach by saying she earned the promotion. “Kathryn has been a part of Rex (Ryan’s) staff for the past seven years and has proven that she does excellent work,” Pegula said in a statement released […]
Mr. Food: Shortcut Amish friendship bread What You’ll Need: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (4-serving-size) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 1/4 cups milk 1 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract What To Do: Preheat oven to […]