Gunshots fired during July 4th celebration in Cape CoralDay 4: Recovery mission continues for missing teen swimmer in Sanibel
CAPE CORAL Gunshots fired during July 4th celebration in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department responded to gunshots fired during the 4th of July celebration.
SANIBEL Day 4: Recovery mission continues for missing teen swimmer in Sanibel The Sanibel Police Department is continuing its recovery mission for a teen swimmer who went missing at Blind Pass Beach.
The weather authority Category 2 Hurricane Beryl approaches Yucatan Peninsula The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl, a Category 2 storm making its way to the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Weather Authority Heat advisory with scattered storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms along with a heat advisory issued throughout the Southwest Florida area.
LCSO robo dog lights up fireworks The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took part in some Fourth of July festivities of their own, lighting off fireworks with a little help.
There’s a new Fort Myers hot dog eating champion How many chili dogs could you eat in 15 minutes? You might think 12 is too ambitious, but you’d be wrong.
Hundreds participate in 33rd annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim Hundreds jumped into the Charlotte Harbor for the county’s annual freedom swim to beat the heat. Brave souls swam the 1.5-mile stretch to celebrate America’s birthday.
FORT MYERS Boil water notice improving, yet frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice.
CAPE CORAL Propane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral This afternoon, the Red White & Boom Fourth of July event in Cape Coral is all clear after one of the vending trucks leaked propane.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County celebrating Fourth of July despite heat advisory The heat advisory in Charlotte County is not stopping folks from celebrating the Fourth of July, but they are making sure to hear light colors like red, white and blue and, most importantly, carrying water.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers holds Freedom Fest for 4th of July Free live music, food vendors and more activities will be found throughout the downtown Fort Myers River District on the evening of July 4.
FORT MYERS BEACH Independence Day on Fort Myers Beach Despite the damage caused by Ian, many people chose to celebrate their Fourth of July on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK NEWS Excessive salt intake linked to serious health issues There is a link between high sodium intake and serious health issues, as 90% of Americans consume too much salt.
NAPLES 4th of July festivities in downtown Naples There’s a fireworks show being launched from a barge just north of the Naples Pier, but the celebration started with a parade through downtown Naples this morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday.
CAPE CORAL Gunshots fired during July 4th celebration in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department responded to gunshots fired during the 4th of July celebration.
SANIBEL Day 4: Recovery mission continues for missing teen swimmer in Sanibel The Sanibel Police Department is continuing its recovery mission for a teen swimmer who went missing at Blind Pass Beach.
The weather authority Category 2 Hurricane Beryl approaches Yucatan Peninsula The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl, a Category 2 storm making its way to the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Weather Authority Heat advisory with scattered storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms along with a heat advisory issued throughout the Southwest Florida area.
LCSO robo dog lights up fireworks The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took part in some Fourth of July festivities of their own, lighting off fireworks with a little help.
There’s a new Fort Myers hot dog eating champion How many chili dogs could you eat in 15 minutes? You might think 12 is too ambitious, but you’d be wrong.
Hundreds participate in 33rd annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim Hundreds jumped into the Charlotte Harbor for the county’s annual freedom swim to beat the heat. Brave souls swam the 1.5-mile stretch to celebrate America’s birthday.
FORT MYERS Boil water notice improving, yet frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice.
CAPE CORAL Propane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral This afternoon, the Red White & Boom Fourth of July event in Cape Coral is all clear after one of the vending trucks leaked propane.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County celebrating Fourth of July despite heat advisory The heat advisory in Charlotte County is not stopping folks from celebrating the Fourth of July, but they are making sure to hear light colors like red, white and blue and, most importantly, carrying water.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers holds Freedom Fest for 4th of July Free live music, food vendors and more activities will be found throughout the downtown Fort Myers River District on the evening of July 4.
FORT MYERS BEACH Independence Day on Fort Myers Beach Despite the damage caused by Ian, many people chose to celebrate their Fourth of July on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK NEWS Excessive salt intake linked to serious health issues There is a link between high sodium intake and serious health issues, as 90% of Americans consume too much salt.
NAPLES 4th of July festivities in downtown Naples There’s a fireworks show being launched from a barge just north of the Naples Pier, but the celebration started with a parade through downtown Naples this morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday.
2 killed in Manatee County plane crash PARRISH, Fla. (WTSP) Two passengers were killed Saturday after a twin-engine plane crashed off State Road 37 just north of State Road 62, WTSP reported. Manatee County deputies responded to the crash at approximately 1:30 p.m. When they arrived, the plane was severely damaged and caused a wildfire in the area, according to authorities. It’s […]
Rooney ‘weighs in on water’ in Fort Myers Beach FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. Rep. Francis Rooney held a meeting with around 50 local community members at Fish-Tale Marina Saturday. The discussion, called “Weighing in on the Water,” addressed water quality and quantity in the area. “It’s degraded severely — we saw what happened last summer. It’s going to happen again if we have a […]
Preview: FGCU men’s basketball takes on UNF for ASUN championship FORT MYERS, Fla. The FGCU men’s basketball team will host the University of North Florida Sunday at Alico Arena for the ASUN championship. Junior point guard Brandon Goodwin, who was voted ASUN Newcomer of the year, had Kennesaw State University on its heels Thursday night, scoring a game-high 28 points. Sunday’s game will be the […]
Trump fans stage ‘March 4 Trump’ rally in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. Hundreds of people gathered along Cape Coral Parkway Saturday for a “March 4 Trump” rally to show their support for President Donald Trump. This rally was intended to show unity in the face of the country’s political divide and anti-Trump protests. “There’s been so much negative publicity of Trump that we need […]
Art in the Park supports SWFL artists NAPLES, Fla. Artists from all over Southwest Florida flooded Cambier Park Saturday for the annual Art in the Park event. Hosted by the Naples Art Association, hundreds of attendees had the chance to browse and purchase art from dozens of local artists, including paintings, jewelry and photography. “We really want people to appreciate the local […]
Brush fire prompts evacuations in Lee County neighborhood CAPE CORAL, Fla. At least 10 homes were evacuated Saturday due to a 5-acre brush fire, the Cape Coral Fire Department said. The fire began in a heavily wooded area near Birkdale Avenue and Littlestone Court around 4:32 p.m., then spread to Southeast 24th Avenue, according to fire officials. The wind played a role in the brush fire, […]
Trump supporters declare pride in president, slam opponents (AP) From Colorado’s state Capitol to Trump Tower in New York and the Washington Monument, groups of hundreds of people rallied for President Trump on Saturday, waving “Deplorables for Trump” signs and even carrying a life-size cutout of the president. The March 4 Trump demonstrations were planned around the country, and supporters clashed with generally […]
Leesburg tops Cape Coral Mariner, 57-53, in 6A championship LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) Lance Erving had 20 points to lead Leesburg to a 57-53 win against Cape Coral Mariner in the Florida class 6A boys’ basketball championship game Saturday. Leesburg (23-6) stormed out to a double-digit lead in the first half before holding off Mariner down the stretch. The Yellow Jackets scored the first 14 […]
Legislation would help Florida craft distilleries, breweries TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Philip McDaniel is like most craft distillers in Florida – he is frustrated that he can sell only two bottles per label a year to each visitor of his distillery in St. Augustine when breweries and wineries can sell as much as they want. McDaniel, who makes rum, gin and vodka, wants […]