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 […]