Lehigh Acres man arrested after toddler found in critical condition

Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Yannier Velazquez-Orjeda, 36, in Lehigh Acres Sunday after a 23-month-old girl was found with life-threatening injuries in his care. According to LCSO, deputies responded to a home on 23rd Street SW on a medical call and found a toddler in critical condition. The little girl was immediately taken to Golisano […]

First responders honor Bayshore volunteer firefighter during funeral

Bayshore Fire & Rescue, along with other agencies from Across Southwest Florida, honored the life of a volunteer firefighter who served more than a decade. Dozens of first responders paid their respects to volunteer Firefighter Dwight Henry at the Lee County Civic Center in North Fort Myers Thursday after Henry’s recent death following a medical […]

Crews respond to brush fire near Orangetree in Collier County

Florida Forest Service is responding to a brush fire north of Orangetree in Collier County Monday night. According to FFS, crews are responding to a wildfire near the corner with Friendship Lane and Angela Road that is 30% contained at 15 acres in a wooded area with heavy Brazilian pepper. FFS has bulldozer units responding […]

The Inn on 5th in Naples prepares to reopen with safety measures in place

Hotels up and down Southwest Florida are offering incentives to people hoping they’ll spend a night or two at their establishments. Like so many other businesses, hotels are weighing the cost of opening up or staying closed, at least until the economy is a little more predictable. We visited The Inn on 5th in Naples, […]

Pence, task force members reportedly isolate after virus exposure

Vice President Mike Pence is reportedly self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, joining three of the nation’s top scientists in taking protective steps after possible exposure, in another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus. An administration official said Pence […]

Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy dies from coronavirus at 75

Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy, the duo whose extraordinary magic tricks astonished millions until Horn was critically injured in 2003 by one of the act’s famed white tigers, has died. He was 75. Horn died of complications from the coronavirus on Friday in a Las Vegas hospital, according to a statement released by publicist […]

Bernie Sanders endorses former rival Joe Biden for president

Bernie Sanders endorsed his former rival Joe Biden for president on Monday in a joint online appearance. “I am asking all Americans, I’m asking every Democrat, I’m asking every independent, I’m asking a lot of Republicans, to come together in this campaign to support your candidacy, which I endorse,” Sanders said. The backing is a […]

US urges masks as dramatic steps to combat virus roll out

The Trump administration urged Americans to cover their faces in public and limited exports of medical supplies Friday as New York’s governor took his own dramatic step to fight the coronavirus — vowing to seize unused ventilators from private hospitals and companies. President Donald Trump announced new guidelines that call for everyone to wear makeshift […]

Coronavirus updates: Trump suspends travel from Europe for 30 days

Here’s what Trump announced in his address to the nation In an address to the nation Wednesday night, President Trump promised to deliver the “most aggressive and comprehensive effort to combat a virus” in modern history. Here’s what he announced: A ban on travel from Europe for 30 days. The ban starts Friday at midnight, […]

Cape Coral couple provides outreach to those affected by Tennessee tornado

Friends and families are mourning the loss of dozens of people killed in a tornado disaster that swept through Nashville and other parts of Tennessee recently. Good Samaritans from Southwest Florida are stepping up to help those in need. We spoke to a couple Stan and Susan People, who own Beach Brothers BBQ in Cape […]