Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young peopleOwner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
WASHINGTON (AP) House approves $5.7 billion for Trump border wall The Latest on efforts to avoid a government shutdown (Easter Time Zone): 7:58 p.m. The Republican-led House has approved funding for President Donald Trump’s border wall in legislation that pushes the government closer to a partial government shutdown. The House voted 217-185, largely along party lines. The bill now goes to the Senate, where it […]
CAPE CORAL Police: Midpoint Memorial Bridge reopened The Midpoint Memorial Bridge is back open to traffic in both directions. Drivers are asked to use caution and drive safely. Midpoint Memorial Bridge in Lee County was shut down by law enforcement due to car crashes Thursday. Fort Myers Police Department and Cape Coral Police Department responded to weather-related crashes on both ends of […]
Thousands of Floridians still battling insurance claims One woman and her family got the best Christmas present just in time for the holiday season — a repaired home. Melissa Gonzalez, her boyfriend and their 3-year-old daughter had been displaced for more than a year after Hurricane Irma. UPC Insurance initially adjusted their claim at just $11,000, a fraction of what Gonzalez said […]
Save money on health care before the new year We’re trying to help you make ends meet. And when it comes to health care, there are still ways to save before the new year, but you have to act fast. If you haven’t done it yet, check to see if you’ve hit your deductible. If you have, your health insurance plan should kick in […]
LEE COUNTY Former pilot confident in RSW’s safety amid strong storms AAA said today is supposed to be the busiest day of holiday travel. A record 6 million Floridians are traveling for Christmas and New Year’s this year. But, a band of storms today and tomorrow could complicate travel. Even on a good day, you’re going to have nervous flyers, so many people are nervous, Thursday. […]
CHICAGO (AP) 2 Chicago officers dead after being hit by train Chicago police say two officers investigating a shots-fired call on the city’s far South Side have died after being struck by a train. Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said the officers who were fatally hit Monday evening were 37-year-old Eduardo Marmolejo and 31-year-old Conrad Gary. Johnson said Marmolejo had been with the department for two and […]
MARCO ISLAND Water leak temporarily closes some rooms in newly renovated Marco Hilton Previously, it cost $60 million to renovate a hotel in Collier County after a fire. This past week, a different issue forced the hotel just months after reopening. The hotel had a water leak that flooded some rooms. The Hilton on Marco Island is still open and accepting reservations Monday night after dozens of guests […]
FORT MYERS Bay Street and Hendry Street back open downtown Fort Myers A bit of relief downtown, as the traffic nightmare is alleviated. Bay Street and Hendry Street closed by the Luminary Hotel projects in Fort Myers are now open Monday after being shut down longer than anyone expected. Edwards Drive along the Caloosahatchee River is still closed down. Businesses are ready for the open roads to bring […]
NAPLES Naples 2020 stormwater project to remove drainage pipes on beaches You’ve seen them. They’re hard not to notice — giant steal pipes stick out across beaches in Naples. They dump stormwater from the drain right where people swim, but that may change. The City of Naples plans to get to get rid of these utility pipes with a new stormwater project hopeful for 2020. “The whole […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County grants six months to remove debris pile A pile of debris from Hurricane Irma’s aftermath is still sitting in Lee County. The county accused a debris recycling facility of missing several deadlines to get rid of it. However, the company was found to be in compliance with the Lee County Hearing Examiner’s order to begin removing debris. Lee County granted MW Horticulture […]