FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
ESTERO One lane blocked due to crash on Corkscrew and TPI Rd. Estero Fire Rescue is on the scene of a car crash at Corkscrew Road and TPI Road.
FORT MYERS ‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic At a workshop Monday afternoon, the Fort Myers city council approved the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s request for additional land for future expansion.
ESTERO Attorneys meeting with landowners over BERT fallout If a railroad-turned bike path was cutting through your backyard, would you be concerned? Neighbors voiced their specific concerns Monday.
Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry.
Voters react to Glades Commissioner not living in his district Glades County District 1 Commissioner, Tony Whidden, doesn’t live in his district; and voters are not happy.
FGCU FGCU softball returns to NCAA Tournament after ASUN title FGCU softball wins the ASUN Tournament title and are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years.
NAPLES Naples police and fire rescue departments ask city council about hiring more staff The city of Naples Police and Fire-Rescue chiefs talked about the past, present, and future of their departments.
New Lee County teacher contract still doesn’t compete Last week, we told you how teachers and Lee County settled on contracts. Next, teachers will vote to approve the contract.
CAPE CORAL Well digging in Cape Coral soars amid water concerns A city’s water issue is coming to a head, and authorities said they are digging four times more than usual to keep the water flowing.
ESTERO Brush fire shuts down portion of Corkscrew Road in Estero Authorities are on the scene of a 15-acre brush fire in Estero, which is affecting traffic.
CAPE CORAL Human skull found in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A human skull was found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
NORTH FORT MYERS Deputies searching for endangered North Fort Myers woman Deputies are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman from North Fort Myers who they believe could be endangered.
ESTERO Motorcyclist speaks out about road rage attack in Estero A man is in jail for ramming a motorcyclist with his SUV.
CAPE CORAL ‘I’m done with Cape Coral;’ Water shortage continues to frustrate residents Why are the people in Cape Coral having such a hard time getting any? The answer? The 2008 housing crisis. Help from a water treatment facility that never came.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
ESTERO One lane blocked due to crash on Corkscrew and TPI Rd. Estero Fire Rescue is on the scene of a car crash at Corkscrew Road and TPI Road.
FORT MYERS ‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic At a workshop Monday afternoon, the Fort Myers city council approved the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s request for additional land for future expansion.
ESTERO Attorneys meeting with landowners over BERT fallout If a railroad-turned bike path was cutting through your backyard, would you be concerned? Neighbors voiced their specific concerns Monday.
Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry.
Voters react to Glades Commissioner not living in his district Glades County District 1 Commissioner, Tony Whidden, doesn’t live in his district; and voters are not happy.
FGCU FGCU softball returns to NCAA Tournament after ASUN title FGCU softball wins the ASUN Tournament title and are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years.
NAPLES Naples police and fire rescue departments ask city council about hiring more staff The city of Naples Police and Fire-Rescue chiefs talked about the past, present, and future of their departments.
New Lee County teacher contract still doesn’t compete Last week, we told you how teachers and Lee County settled on contracts. Next, teachers will vote to approve the contract.
CAPE CORAL Well digging in Cape Coral soars amid water concerns A city’s water issue is coming to a head, and authorities said they are digging four times more than usual to keep the water flowing.
ESTERO Brush fire shuts down portion of Corkscrew Road in Estero Authorities are on the scene of a 15-acre brush fire in Estero, which is affecting traffic.
CAPE CORAL Human skull found in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A human skull was found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
NORTH FORT MYERS Deputies searching for endangered North Fort Myers woman Deputies are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman from North Fort Myers who they believe could be endangered.
ESTERO Motorcyclist speaks out about road rage attack in Estero A man is in jail for ramming a motorcyclist with his SUV.
CAPE CORAL ‘I’m done with Cape Coral;’ Water shortage continues to frustrate residents Why are the people in Cape Coral having such a hard time getting any? The answer? The 2008 housing crisis. Help from a water treatment facility that never came.
Floods from Monday storms menace parts of Southwest Florida PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Saturation from last week’s brush with Tropical Storm Hermine and heavy rains from scattered thunderstorms Monday combined to create flooding in parts of Southwest Florida. Hardest hit were areas where 7 inches of rain fell near in DeSoto and Charlotte Counties near Deep Creek, a tributary to the Peace River. Several […]
Scammers impersonate FPL, swindle hundreds of dollars FORT MYERS, Fla. – A local business is warning customers after they said a scammer called them saying it was the power company and knew all their information. Kaye Price works at Advanced Precision and said recently she was scammed out of $1,750. “I got a phone call from an individual who said he was […]
$1.1 billion Zika funding bill fails in Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) — The Senate rejected a $1.1 billion bill to combat the Zika virus Tuesday, failing to garner the 60 votes needed for passage. Democratic Senators opposed provisions that would have blocked funding for Planned Parenthood and that would have allowed Confederate flags to fly at military veteran cemeteries. Republicans added those provisions to […]
Accused hacker apologizes to Lee County elections official FORT MYERS, Fla. – Cyber expert and owner of Vanguard Cybersecurity, David Michael Levin, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor charge for hacking into the Lee County elections website Tuesday. Levin’s plea for a misdemeanor was a reduction to the felony charges he faced. He will serve 20 days in jail, weekends only, then two years […]
Police: Ex-Lee Memorial nurse stole drugs for personal use FORT MYERS, Fla. — A former Lee Memorial Health Systems emergency room nurse admitted to stealing powerful drugs while on the job for his personal use, police said. Fort Myers resident Alex Rodriguez, 28, of 3787-324 Winkler Ave., faces 132 charges related to drugs, forgery and fraud and is in jail on $650,000 bond. Police […]
Courts: Club Blu won’t reopen following mass shooting FORT MYERS, Fla. – The nightclub that hosted a teen party at the center of a mass shooting will not reopen, according to the Clerk of Courts, which confirmed that Club Blu closed it business tax receipt. A business tax receipt is required for any business that operates in Lee County. It is a critical […]
Minnesota man confesses to killing child nearly 27 years ago MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A Minnesota man confessed Tuesday to abducting and killing 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling nearly 27 years ago, recounting a crime that long haunted the state with details that included Jacob asking right after he was taken: “What did I do wrong?” Danny Heinrich, 53, of Annandale, made the admission as he pleaded guilty […]
Police ask for help identifying alleged Applebee’s crooks FORT MYERS, Fla. – Surveillance video captured two men who are accused of trying to steal items from the Applebee’s located at 8043 Dani Drive. Now police are asking for help identifying them. The two men broke into the restaurant on Aug. 25 shortly after 4 p.m., according to the Fort Myers Police Department. They […]
Carlson settles lawsuit against Ailes for $20 million NEW YORK (AP) – Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson settled her sexual harassment lawsuit against Roger Ailes for a reported $20 million and a public apology Tuesday, ending the case that triggered the downfall of the cable channel’s chief executive. Carlson alleged in a lawsuit filed two months ago that she was demoted and […]
Crash closes US 27 southbound near Clewiston CLEWISTON, Fla. — A crash has shut down both southbound lanes of U.S. 27 near the intersection of State Road 80, witnesses and the Florida Highway Patrol said. The wreck took place shortly before 1 p.m., according to FHP. No further information is immediately available.