Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile baseConstruction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB Would you be surprised to hear that turtles aren’t fans of sand castles?
BANYAN VILLAGE Parts of Hendry County affected by power outages Authorities are responding to a large-scale power outage in Hendry County.
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 Skull discovered in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A skull has been found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB Would you be surprised to hear that turtles aren’t fans of sand castles?
BANYAN VILLAGE Parts of Hendry County affected by power outages Authorities are responding to a large-scale power outage in Hendry County.
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 Skull discovered in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A skull has been found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
FORT MYERS Judge delays decision on former SAO investigator’s request to end probation A former State Attorney’s Office investigator who was sentenced to three years in prison followed by five years of probation wants that probation to end two years early. Charles Lawson left the scene of a Christmas Day crash in 2013 after hitting and killing Michael Sasen, who was walking along McGregor Boulevard. He was in court […]
GOLDEN GATE Deputies arrest man accused of having dogfighting ring at Golden Gate home A 40-year-old Golden Gate man has been arrested after deputies found evidence of dogfighting at his home. Rafael Jesus Del-Valle-Jomarron turned himself in Friday afternoon, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Del-Valle-Jomarron faces four counts of animal cruelty causing cruel death, pain or suffering, one count of animal fighting and one count of selling, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Families enjoy Sun-N-Fun Lagoon’s reopening after 15-month hiatus in Collier County Sun-N-Fun Lagoon in Collier County reopened after a 15-month hiatus that began due to concern for the spread of the coronavirus. It then remained closed for a construction project. Up until Friday, parents didn’t have the option to visit the water park. “Once things kind of settled down, I called at least three or four […]
CAPE CORAL Red, White & Boom dazzles Cape Coral Cape Coral’s Red White & Boom event made its triumphant return after being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic and thousands showed up to celebrate freedom. They say this Fourth of July holds more meaning than ever before. Last year, they felt trapped inside their homes and now they get to remember why they […]
FORT MYERS Some staying, others leaving Fort Myers Beach ahead of possible storm We are tracking Tropical Storm Elsa. It could become the first Atlantic hurricane of 2021 and is the fifth named storm of the season. With the Fourth of July holiday weekend upon us Thursday, we spoke to people on Fort Myers Beach about what they have in mind ahead of celebration and preparation. We spoke […]
NORTH NAPLES Naples Grande offering incentives to hire much-needed staff A luxury beach resort is in need of a workforce boost. Naples Grande Beach Resort in North Naples is hiring dozens of employees in all fields to keep up with the increasing demand. The hotel is hiring on the spot and even offering cash incentives. Few people are applying for the positions at this time, […]
FORT MYERS Authorities looking for witness who might have seen teen reported missing & endangered in Fort Myers The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Fort Myers Police Department are searching for an endangered missing teenager. Kirsten Connolly, 16, was last seen Sunday in the 3000 block of Broadway Avenue in Fort Myers. She was at last seen at about 8 a.m. Police are also searching for a male witness who could […]
COLLIER COUNTY Painters rescued from high-rise after platform drops in Collier County Two painters on the job almost fell to their deaths in Naples on Wednesday, but having the right gear and an incredible rescue helped them survive. The rescue was caught on camera. It happened on the 18th floor of the St. Raphael at Pelican Bay condos. The two men nearly died when neighbors said the […]
LEE COUNTY Test scores down in SWFL after unusual school year Test scores for schools were released Wednesday, and the results – after a different and difficult school year – are not pretty. Every county in Southwest Florida is down from the year before, but leaders expect the next school year to be better. Normal, with kids in class with their teachers. The bigger question is […]
COLLIER COUNTY Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary restoration underway with help from Publix donation Publix has committed to giving the Corkscrew Sanctuary $1.2 million to help restore the wetland. The money will go toward removing the Carolina Willow, a tree that doesn’t belong there. The trees take up too much water and threaten the Cypress trees and the wildlife that call the swamp home. Before the willows began to […]