FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisisCharlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
Lee and Collier emergency officials warn residents to follow evacuation routes Each coastal county is broken up into several zones associated with flood risks. The categories start with “A” for barrier islands and low lying areas, and “F” for areas with least at risk of flooding.
FORT MYERS Jury recommends death for Wade Wilson The jury has recommended that double-murderer Wade Wilson should be sentenced to death for the 2019 killings of two Cape Coral women.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
Lee and Collier emergency officials warn residents to follow evacuation routes Each coastal county is broken up into several zones associated with flood risks. The categories start with “A” for barrier islands and low lying areas, and “F” for areas with least at risk of flooding.
FORT MYERS Jury recommends death for Wade Wilson The jury has recommended that double-murderer Wade Wilson should be sentenced to death for the 2019 killings of two Cape Coral women.
Port Canaveral gets into the cargo business CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – Long known as a popular place for cruises, Port Canaveral is sailing into the cargo business. The port in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast is opening its first container terminal on Friday. It will welcome its first container shipment during a ceremony with local officials. GT USA has invested […]
Florida Gov. signs bill to require US made flags TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Cities, counties and the state of Florida will have to purchase state and American flags made in the United States under a bill signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott. Scott signed the “All American Flag Act” and 47 other bills on Thursday. He also vetoed a bill related to the […]
Oregon 1st to cover 12 months of birth control at a time SALEM, Ore. (AP) – It’s like a ritual for women across the nation: frequent treks to the pharmacist to refill birth control prescriptions. It’s a hassle for busy students, a headache for rural women with long drives and a cause for panic for travelers on the road when their packs run out. Soon, however, women […]
Former IMF chief faces French verdict in pimping trial LILLE, France (AP) – Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was cleared of pimping charges on Friday in France, ending four years of legal drama that began with a sexual assault charge in a New York hotel room. The trial hinged on sex parties that took place in the midst of the global financial […]
Interpol suspends $22M FIFA project during corruption crisis LYON, France (AP) – Interpol suspended its 10-year, 20 million euro ($22.4 million) partnership with FIFA on Friday while soccer’s governing body is implicated in bribery allegations. The international police liaison group said it will “freeze the use of financial contributions from FIFA” which are used to fight match-fixing. Interpol secretary general Juergen Stock took […]
Obama’s trade bill faces showdown vote on Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) – A landmark trade bill that tops President Barack Obama’s second-term agenda faces a showdown vote in the House as Democrats mount a last-ditch effort to kill it. The outcome was uncertain and the drama intense heading into Friday’s votes. In frantic 11th-hour maneuvering, liberals in the House defied their own president and […]
Last Angola 3 prisoner could go free as court delay expires NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The last of the Angola Three prisoners is still waiting to hear whether he will walk free after more than four decades in solitary confinement at a Louisiana prison farm. A federal judge ruled earlier this week that Albert Woodfox must be released immediately, saying the state has never proved – […]
2 S. Korean hospitals shut over MERS fears; 13th person dies SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Authorities in South Korea temporarily closed two hospitals amid persistent fears over the MERS virus outbreak, which has killed 13 people through Friday, though health officials said they are seeing fewer new infections. More than 120 people in South Korea have been diagnosed with Middle East respiratory syndrome since the […]
Nigerian extremists attack villages, kill 37 and raze huts BAUCHI, Nigeria (AP) – Boko Haram extremists have burned down six northeast Nigerian villages and killed 37 people near the insurgents’ Sambisa Forest stronghold, a survivor said Friday. Ahmed Ajimi, a fighter in the anti-Boko Haram Nigerian Vigilante Group, said many victims of Wednesday night’s attacks were farmers who had recently returned home after soldiers […]
Body of American killed fighting IS handed over to family BEIRUT (AP) – The body of an American who died fighting with Kurdish forces against the Islamic State group in Syria was handed over on Thursday to his family at a Turkish border crossing, a Kurdish official said. Hundreds of people turned up in the Kurdish town of Kobani to bid farewell to Keith Broomfield […]