CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after stormsHow much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year?
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving You may recognize Tre Boston for his skills as a Carolina Panthers safety. In his hometown of Fort Myers, he is known for his holiday helping hands.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving You may recognize Tre Boston for his skills as a Carolina Panthers safety. In his hometown of Fort Myers, he is known for his holiday helping hands.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
In tight race, Democrats debate passion versus practicality CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – With just two weeks to go before the first votes of the 2016 race for president, Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders engaged in their most contentious debate match-up to date, underscoring their tightening primary race as the Iowa caucuses draw near. The pair tangled repeatedly Sunday night over who’s tougher […]
National Guard boosts presence in Flint to aid water crisis FLINT, Mich. (AP) – The National Guard is boosting its presence in Flint as part of an effort to assist in dealing with the city’s drinking water crisis. The state says about 70 guard members will be stationed Monday in Flint, more than double the earlier number in place. Officials say teams visited nearly 5,000 […]
2016 Florida Python hunt is underway MIAMI (CBS News/ AP)- The hunt is on for invasive Burmese pythons in Florida’s wetlands. The state’s second public hunt for the exotic snakes — which can grow up to 18 feet in length in the Everglades — began on Saturday and ends on Feb. 14. Over 500 people have registered to look for pythons across a […]
2 dead, several injured after severe weather in Florida DUETTE, Fla. (AP) – Florida officials say two adults have been killed and four children have been injured after two suspected tornadoes swept through central Florida over the weekend. Manatee County EMS officials tell WFLA-TV that several people were injured as severe weather pushed through Duette and Siesta Key in Sarasota and Manatee counties early […]
Public schools work with UM to treat sports concussions MIAMI (AP) – Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the University of Miami are working together to prevent and treat concussions among student athletes. The Miami Herald (http://hrld.us/1PAdrgB ) reports the two are working to catalog and treat concussions in every public high school and for every sport. The initiative began about four years ago and […]
Bend and a beer: Yoga classes and craft breweries team up MIAMI (AP) – Call it detox and retox: Around the country, yogis are jumping up from savasana and hopping onto a barstool as yoga classes are making their way into breweries. While the teaching is traditional, the classes tend to attract newbies, especially men, says Beth Cosi, found of Bendy Brewski in Charleston, South Carolina […]
Flights start between Orlando and Vancouver ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Nonstop flights between Orlando and Vancouver have started for the first time. Orlando International Airport officials recently announced that WestJet has started flying between the two cities. The two flights per week service last through the end of April. Vancouver had been the largest market in North America without flights to […]
Coast Guard rescues 2 boaters from Gulf of Mexico KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) – U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued two men after their boat began taking on water during a storm in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel was drifting when the men were spotted on Sunday after the Coast Guard in Key West received a “digital selective calling” report from the boat. It […]
Students in South Florida march to end gun violence MIAMI (AP) – More than 200 black male students from 10 South Florida schools are making a call to end gun violence. The students will carry signs about gun violence that has killed several Miami-Dade County youth recently during a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade on Monday. Students will also carry baby caskets and […]
Details about 12 Marines missing in Hawaii helicopter crash HONOLULU (AP) – The U.S. Marine Corps has released the names of 12 Marines missing after two helicopters crashed off Hawaii. Here are their stories: CAPT. BRIAN T. KENNEDY, 31, PHILADELPHIA Capt. Brian T. Kennedy’s father said his son is from suburban Philadelphia. “This is where he grew up and went to high school, but […]