Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier CountyCaught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony
Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier County New boundaries have been established for the Collier Mosquito Control District, the first expansion in over 20 years.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony 23-year-old Connor Thurman is accused of throwing beer bottles off his balcony. When he was asked to leave, he was determined to take his Corona with him.
House passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses What looked like progress in getting tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims has hit a potential new snag.
FORT MYERS What is Fort Myers doing with its parking revenue? In December 2023, the City of Fort Myers changed its parking system.
Charlotte County taking steps for the future The future is now here in Southwest Florida, and leaders are trying to think ahead and plan for the influx of people expected in the coming years.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
PORT CHARLOTTE Minor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is responding to the scene of a 3-vehicle accident.
GOLDEN GATE Naples man killed after crashing into utility pole At 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, the man, driving a pickup truck, was traveling west on Golden Gate Boulevard West, east of Everglades Boulevard.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
MATLACHA Caught on video: two men climb pole, steal American flag from local business Amber Brady, co-owner of Micelli’s waterfront restaurant in Matlacha, was upset by what she saw Saturday night.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier County New boundaries have been established for the Collier Mosquito Control District, the first expansion in over 20 years.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony 23-year-old Connor Thurman is accused of throwing beer bottles off his balcony. When he was asked to leave, he was determined to take his Corona with him.
House passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses What looked like progress in getting tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims has hit a potential new snag.
FORT MYERS What is Fort Myers doing with its parking revenue? In December 2023, the City of Fort Myers changed its parking system.
Charlotte County taking steps for the future The future is now here in Southwest Florida, and leaders are trying to think ahead and plan for the influx of people expected in the coming years.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
PORT CHARLOTTE Minor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is responding to the scene of a 3-vehicle accident.
GOLDEN GATE Naples man killed after crashing into utility pole At 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, the man, driving a pickup truck, was traveling west on Golden Gate Boulevard West, east of Everglades Boulevard.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
MATLACHA Caught on video: two men climb pole, steal American flag from local business Amber Brady, co-owner of Micelli’s waterfront restaurant in Matlacha, was upset by what she saw Saturday night.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
Sanibel tree trimmer in hospital after electric shock SANIBEL, Fla. — A landscape worker screamed and appeared to lose consciousness as he hung from a tree after receiving an electric shock as a palm frond hit a power line Wednesday on Limpet Drive, witnesses said. The unidentified tree trimmer was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown. Thomas Bruno, who was working […]
PHOTOS: Crane collapses by North Port cell tower NORTH PORT, Fla. — A crane collapsed Wednesday while it was being used to work on a cellphone tower along Toledo Blade Boulevard, the North Port Police Department said. No one was hurt, but multiple vehicles were damaged, including a pickup truck with a crushed bed. It’s unclear whether cellphone service was disrupted. Police are […]
Minnesota officer charged with manslaughter in Castile death ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota police officer has been charged with second-degree manslaughter in the killing of Philando Castile, a black man whose girlfriend streamed the gruesome aftermath of the fatal shooting live on Facebook, prosecutors announced Wednesday. St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez shot the 32-year-old during a July 6 traffic stop […]
Sheriff Scott: ‘Black lives matter, blue lives matter, all life matters’ FORT MYERS, Fla. – Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott is not one to shy away from sharing his personal opinion on Facebook, doing so on Wednesday in response to an attack on one of his deputies. “I was at the hospital when the ambulance arrived, the rear doors opened, and my Deputy Dean Bardes was […]
Blood transfusions from fellow dogs save Idaho K-9 officer BOISE, Idaho (CNN) — A K-9 officer has its fellow four-legged friends to thank as it continues to recover from wounds suffered during an officer-involved shooting. Jardo received blood from two other dogs as four doctors worked to save its life. It’s unclear whether Jardo will return to duty after having lost a lung along […]
Daytona gun shop owner dies during standoff with deputies ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Police have identified a 38-year-old man who threatened to kill himself before dying in a standoff with sheriff’s deputies. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on its Facebook account that Michael Hartman died after a gunfire exchange Monday night. It was not clear if Hartman shot himself […]
Pedestrian suffers serious injuries in Lehigh Acres crash LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A crash left a pedestrian with serious injuries early Wednesday morning at the intersection of Lee Boulevard and Hazelwood Avenue South, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The pedestrian, Erica M. Brown, 30, of Lehigh Acres, was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital and cited with failing to yield to traffic, according […]
McConnell will lead Senate GOP, Schumer will lead Democrats WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Republicans re-elected Mitch McConnell of Kentucky on Wednesday to be majority leader next year, keeping the respected legislative tactician at the forefront when the new Congress begins working on Donald Trump’s agenda. The chamber’s Democrats replaced their departing leader with Sen. Chuck Schumer, meaning the New Yorker will be Washington’s most […]
Harry Chapin Food Banks helps SWFL families this Thanksgiving CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral Police Department Swat team will pick up donations from the Caldwell and Kerr Advertising Agency between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Wednesday to help the Harry Chapin Food Bank this Thanksgiving. Caldwell and Kerr presented a proposition for local businesses to inspire more donations. The agency is located at 1521 Commerce Creek Blvd. in Cape Coral. […]