Fort Myers family blessed with new homePort Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
Collier County Sheriff’s deputies reminding you not to leave valuables inside the car The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said there were 30 vehicle burglaries in Collier County in April.
NORTH FORT MYERS Heavy police presence on Capitol Street home in North Fort Myers Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Myers Fire Department units were seen outside of a home in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS Deputies investigating death at Bonita Springs home Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death at a home in Bonita Springs.
Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda site According to project plans sent to the city, the current building will be demolished, and a single-story Fifth Third Bank branch will stand in its place. Assuming approval, the branch is expected to open in the second half of 2025, a banks spokesperson said.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis signs tax relief package for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has renewed the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday among other tax-free incentives for Floridians.
Fort Myers debates future of police review board A new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will change oversight with local police departments and the citizens they protect.
FORT MYERS Lifting weights brings Bishop Verot’s football team together Football teams are spending their days in the iron paradise as spring practice is on for high school football.
LEHIGH ACRES Traffic signal for Lee Blvd. and Joan Ave. North approved The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved measures to install a traffic signal, new lighting, upgraded drainage, and more.
NORTH FORT MYERS Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort Myers Several crews are responding to a crash that involved a work van and a truck pulling a trailer in North Fort Myers this morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
Collier County Sheriff’s deputies reminding you not to leave valuables inside the car The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said there were 30 vehicle burglaries in Collier County in April.
NORTH FORT MYERS Heavy police presence on Capitol Street home in North Fort Myers Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Myers Fire Department units were seen outside of a home in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS Deputies investigating death at Bonita Springs home Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death at a home in Bonita Springs.
Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda site According to project plans sent to the city, the current building will be demolished, and a single-story Fifth Third Bank branch will stand in its place. Assuming approval, the branch is expected to open in the second half of 2025, a banks spokesperson said.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis signs tax relief package for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has renewed the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday among other tax-free incentives for Floridians.
Fort Myers debates future of police review board A new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will change oversight with local police departments and the citizens they protect.
FORT MYERS Lifting weights brings Bishop Verot’s football team together Football teams are spending their days in the iron paradise as spring practice is on for high school football.
LEHIGH ACRES Traffic signal for Lee Blvd. and Joan Ave. North approved The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved measures to install a traffic signal, new lighting, upgraded drainage, and more.
NORTH FORT MYERS Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort Myers Several crews are responding to a crash that involved a work van and a truck pulling a trailer in North Fort Myers this morning.
Trump releases tax info ahead of TV report WASHINGTON (AP) The White House says President Donald Trump made more than $150 million in income in 2005 and paid $38 million in income taxes that year. The acknowledgement came as MSNBC host Rachel Maddow said she has obtained part of Trump’s 2005 tax forms, and prepared to discuss the document on her Tuesday night […]
Convicted Riverdale teacher killer seeks removal of death penalty FORT MYERS, Fla. A man convicted in a high-profile killing more than 20 years ago is asking a judge to overturn his death penalty amid statewide questions about the way the penalty is applied. Kevin Foster was found guilty of shooting a Riverdale High School band teacher in 1996. He was pegged as the leader […]
Marco Rubio criticizes Snoop Dogg over Trump video WASHINGTON (AP) Florida Sen. Marco Rubio says Snoop Dogg shouldn’t have shot a toy gun at a clown dressed as President Donald Trump in a music video released over the weekend. The video shows Snoop shooting at the Trump character with a gun that releases a flag with the word, “bang.” Rubio tells TMZ that […]
Developer to submit third Fort Myers Beach hotel proposal FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. After two failed attempts, developer Tom Torgerson is hoping his latest vision becomes reality. Torgerson, CEO of Naples-based TPI Hospitality, is submitting a new hotel proposal to town staff after he was forced to pull his previous plans a few months ago amid criticism that they were too excessive. This time, […]
Accused thief arrested in connection to 7-Eleven robbery FORT MYERS, Fla. A 27-year-old man was arrested in connection to a Saturday armed robbery, the Fort Myers Police Department said. Marquis Drake, of 3135 Edison Ave., is accused of robbing the 7-Eleven at 4020 Fowler St. early Saturday morning. A struggle took place after Drake and a second suspect confronted two people and attempted to […]
Ground broken on new Bonita Springs High School BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. A high school years in the making is one step closer to reality. The Lee County School District officially broke ground today on Bonita Springs High School, which is scheduled to open in time for the 2018-19 school year. The 76-acre campus is expected to house nearly 2,000 students at the corner Imperial Parkway and […]
Naples Pier closed due to high wind, waves NAPLES, Fla. High winds and hazardous wave conditions have forced the closure of the Naples Pier, a city official said. The pier was closed from the snack bar outward Tuesday afternoon as winds gusted to more than 25 mph. Breezy conditions were expected to continue into Tuesday night. It’s unclear when the pier may reopen.
Man robs Lee County store, claims need for last ‘fix’ FORT MYERS, Fla. A man’s desire for one last “fix” before entering rehab led him to rob a convenience store Sunday morning, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said. Surveillance photos appear to show the suspect in the Circle K on 10800 Metro Parkway around 10:30 a.m. He initially grabbed an empty coffee cup and left when […]
Storms spawn pair of tornadoes PUNTA GORDA, Fla. A pair of tornadoes ripped through Charlotte County on Monday night. One touched down along Aspen Road east of Punta Gorda. Another struck on Manasota Key near DeSoto Avenue and North Beach Road, according to the National Weather Service. Both were classified as EF-1 tornadoes by the weather service. The Manasota Key […]
Identity released of pedestrian killed in East Naples wreck EAST NAPLES, Fla. The identity of a pedestrian killed in an early Sunday morning crash has been released. Naples resident Krystal Colleen Curli, 32, died when a 2014 Honda struck her as she attempted to cross U.S. 41 near Thomasson Lane, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The driver of the Honda, 48-year-old Mary Marin of […]