Collier County JROTC instructor fired for alleged sexual misconductRedeveloping plan to modify East Fort Myers
NAPLES Collier County JROTC instructor fired for alleged sexual misconduct A teenage girl claims her JROTC instructor made sexual comments, touched her, asked her on a date and told her to keep her mouth shut.
EAST FORT MYERS Redeveloping plan to modify East Fort Myers Southwest Florida is often called paradise, but some areas like East Fort Myers don’t live up to that. Now, the city is looking to change that.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High School works to beat the heat during spring practice Spring practice is heating up in more ways than one. High school teams are braving the elements right now.
Collier County Escaping an abusive partner – the ins and outs of injunctions for protection Survivors of domestic violence often seek an injunction, but for some, it may not be the best option to get out of a bad situation.
ESTERO Gulfshore Business honors 10 women for their contributions to business and Southwest Florida Lois Thome emceed a Gulfshore Business luncheon Thursday recognizing 10 local women for their contributions to SWFL.
NORTH NAPLES North Naples golf pro will have his sister caddy at PGA Championship Evan Bowser, the first assistant golf pro at LaPlaya Golf Club, will have his sister Elayna caddy for him at PGA Championship.
Person airlifted after crash on SR-31 near Bermont Road At least two people are hurt in another wreck on the roads on State Road 31 in Charlotte County.
Palm Beach Blvd. crash caused massive backups Two lanes are closed on Palm Beach Boulevard because of a crash near Orange River Boulevard.
Getting people back into their homes after storms For months, parts of our community have been involved in a back and forth with FEMA over the 25% flood insurance discount.
Lehigh Acres State Road 82: A road marked by tragedy and a plea for safety improvements State Road 82, specifically the stretch between Interstate 75 and Immokalee Road, is not just a highway; it’s a place marked by tragedy and danger.
Mixing meds can make a dangerous cocktail One thing doctors have to consider when prescribing meds is whether they will interact with any drugs the patient is currently taking.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on camera: thieves end dream of new family home in Lehigh Acres Thieves in the night destroyed a family’s dream of building a new home, and their acts were caught on camera.
PORT CHARLOTTE HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber, an independent, high-speed fiber-optic internet service, will be available to more than 31,000 homes in Port Charlotte, said the company’s president and CEO, Dan Kennedy.
FORT MYERS What changes do you want to see on Cleveland Avenue? A drive down Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers is a reminder of what used to be for many. Whether it’s the abandoned doctor’s offices, shopping plaza units or the old Sears; there’s room for improvement.
HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber has collaborated with Charlotte County’s engineering division, and the first Port Charlotte customers began to receive HyperFiber’s connection at the end of April.
NAPLES Collier County JROTC instructor fired for alleged sexual misconduct A teenage girl claims her JROTC instructor made sexual comments, touched her, asked her on a date and told her to keep her mouth shut.
EAST FORT MYERS Redeveloping plan to modify East Fort Myers Southwest Florida is often called paradise, but some areas like East Fort Myers don’t live up to that. Now, the city is looking to change that.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High School works to beat the heat during spring practice Spring practice is heating up in more ways than one. High school teams are braving the elements right now.
Collier County Escaping an abusive partner – the ins and outs of injunctions for protection Survivors of domestic violence often seek an injunction, but for some, it may not be the best option to get out of a bad situation.
ESTERO Gulfshore Business honors 10 women for their contributions to business and Southwest Florida Lois Thome emceed a Gulfshore Business luncheon Thursday recognizing 10 local women for their contributions to SWFL.
NORTH NAPLES North Naples golf pro will have his sister caddy at PGA Championship Evan Bowser, the first assistant golf pro at LaPlaya Golf Club, will have his sister Elayna caddy for him at PGA Championship.
Person airlifted after crash on SR-31 near Bermont Road At least two people are hurt in another wreck on the roads on State Road 31 in Charlotte County.
Palm Beach Blvd. crash caused massive backups Two lanes are closed on Palm Beach Boulevard because of a crash near Orange River Boulevard.
Getting people back into their homes after storms For months, parts of our community have been involved in a back and forth with FEMA over the 25% flood insurance discount.
Lehigh Acres State Road 82: A road marked by tragedy and a plea for safety improvements State Road 82, specifically the stretch between Interstate 75 and Immokalee Road, is not just a highway; it’s a place marked by tragedy and danger.
Mixing meds can make a dangerous cocktail One thing doctors have to consider when prescribing meds is whether they will interact with any drugs the patient is currently taking.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on camera: thieves end dream of new family home in Lehigh Acres Thieves in the night destroyed a family’s dream of building a new home, and their acts were caught on camera.
PORT CHARLOTTE HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber, an independent, high-speed fiber-optic internet service, will be available to more than 31,000 homes in Port Charlotte, said the company’s president and CEO, Dan Kennedy.
FORT MYERS What changes do you want to see on Cleveland Avenue? A drive down Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers is a reminder of what used to be for many. Whether it’s the abandoned doctor’s offices, shopping plaza units or the old Sears; there’s room for improvement.
HyperFiber internet service planned for Port Charlotte HyperFiber has collaborated with Charlotte County’s engineering division, and the first Port Charlotte customers began to receive HyperFiber’s connection at the end of April.
Woman killed in North Fort Myers hit-and-run NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A woman was killed after a hit-and-run crash near U.S. 41 and Pine Island Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. after a driver in an older van hit her near the McDonald’s. The westbound lanes of Pine Island Road are blocked, according to the FHP. […]
Judge rules for Lee Sheriff in ‘donning and doffing’ suit FORT MYERS, Fla. A federal judge has ruled in favor of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in what became known as the “donning and doffing” lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in September 2014 on behalf of four deputies seeking to be paid from the time they dressed for work until the time they undressed, the […]
FGCU Board of Trustees picks next president FORT MYERS, Fla. The Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees has selected the school’s next president. Michael Martin, former chancellor of the Colorado State University System and Louisiana State University and former president of New Mexico State University, will replace the retiring Wilson Bradshaw, pending the completion of a contract agreement and Board of […]
Face-biter said he fled demon-like figure before killings STUART, Fla. (AP) A Florida college student accused of randomly killing a couple in their garage and chewing on the dead man’s face told television psychologist Phil McGraw he was fleeing a demon-like figure named Daniel and only had a vague recollection of the slayings. In a 22-minute interview released Tuesday by prosecutors, Austin Harrouff […]
Orange County deputy shot, suspect dead ORLANDO, Fla. A convicted felon shot Tuesday an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy, officials said. Sgt. Richard “Rick” Stelter, 46, was shot multiple times while serving an arrest warrant for the 20-year-old shooting suspect, CBS affiliate WKMG reports. The shooting suspect is dead and Stelter is in stable condition at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Stelter and […]
Treats part of Mardi Gras celebration BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. Fat Tuesday has arrived and a local bakery is serving up dessert for Southwest Florida residents. Sweet Odin’s Danish Bakery offers a myriad of festive treats including Paczki and King Cake. The bakery is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 24830 South Tamiami Trail. For more information, visit […]
Downtown Fort Myers Publix evacuated; 2 hospitalized FORT MYERS, Fla. A burned-out air conditioning unit prompted the evacuation of the downtown Publix Tuesday morning, the Fort Myers Fire Department said. The evacuation happened just after 11 a.m. at the First Street Village location on 2160 McGregor Blvd., according to police. The air conditioning unit released smoke and refrigerant inside the store, Assistant Fire […]
Boil water notice issued for portion of Lee County SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A 12-inch water main break left approximately 500 customers without water Tuesday morning, Lee County Utilities said. The water has been shut off while repairs are underway, according to officials. The issue was expected to be fixed by late afternoon. Approximately 300 residential customers and 200 commercial customers are affected. Customers […]
Port Charlotte man arrested for deadly crash on I-75 FORT MYERS, Fla. A 50-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning in connection to a deadly crash on Interstate 75, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash happened Nov. 17 at mile marker 135, where Port Charlotte resident Ronald Bray allegedly swerved in front of 29-year-old Brooke Fenton, also of Port Charlotte, causing her to lose […]