1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
McCain says concerns over Cruz citizenship legitimate WASHINGTON (AP) – Arizona Sen. John McCain said questions surrounding Ted Cruz’s right to run for president since he was born in Canada should be explored, even as some argue that Cruz is still considered a natural born citizen. Speaking on the Chris Merrill Show in Phoenix late Wednesday, McCain said concerns raised by Republican […]
Fort Myers Fifth Third bank robbed FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Fifth Third bank located at 11501 State Road 82, near Colonial Boulevard, was robbed Thursday afternoon, Fort Myers police said. Just after 2:30 p.m., a man entered the bank, implying he had a weapon and demanded money from the teller. The suspect then fled the bank on foot, authorities said. The man is described […]
In 2016, Clinton and Sanders turn to GOP to win Democrats LAS VEGAS (AP) – Hillary Clinton wants you to know that she won’t need a “tour of the White House” if she wins the presidency, warning again and again that a Republican in the Oval Office would derail everything the Democrats have achieved. Her main Democratic rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, argues that staving off […]
Michigan governor: State to help to Flint in water crisis LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan’s governor pledged additional state assistance Thursday for the southeastern Michigan city of Flint as it deals with elevated lead levels in its drinking water, but he provided little detail about what additional help and money would be provided. Also Thursday, a professor who has investigated the Flint situation posted online […]
Alabamians cross border into Florida, join Powerball craze CAMPBELLTON, Fla. – (AP) – South Alabama residents with dreams of striking it rich are heading across the Florida line to stores that sell Powerball tickets. The estimated prize for this weekend’s Powerball drawing has grown to about $700 million — the largest jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history, a lottery official said […]
Car burglaries on the rise in Lee County FORT MYERS, Fla.- More than a dozen car burglaries have been reported within the last two weeks from Fort Myers Beach to North Fort Myers, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said on Thursday. Authorities say in almost every burglary, the victims’ car doors were left unlocked. Tuesday night, four cars were stolen on Fort Myers Beach, and others […]
Mr. Food: Cream cabbage What You’ll Need: 1 large head cabbage, coarsely chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 (10-1/2-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (2-ounce) jar chopped pimientos, drained What To Do: In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine cabbage, onion, water, and […]
LCSO announces partnership with Nextdoor app for crime prevention FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is partnering with the social networking site Nextdoor to launch a new crime prevention tool aimed at building better communication between residents and authorities. LCSO says it’s the first Southwest Florida law enforcement agency to use the program, calling it “neighborhood watch on steroids.” “With the use of Nextdoor, I believe […]
Tail-end of El Nino storms brings more rain to California LOS ANGELES (AP) – The tail-end of a series of several El Nino-driven storms brought scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms to Southern California Thursday along with pounding surf and serious winds. Forecasters predicted significantly less rain than has pelted the state since Sunday but warned that flash flooding was still possible before the skies finally […]