Reopening Florida’s theme parks could be long, slow process

Reopening Florida’s theme parks, among the world’s most visited attractions and one of the state’s biggest economic engines, could be a long process fraught with logistical and public health considerations, an industry executive told a task force charged with reopening the state for business. “We are obviously thinking a lot about when and how to […]

Deputies: Man arrested for stealing CCSO patrol truck

A Collier County man was arrested after deputies said he stole one of their patrol trucks early Wednesday. Deputies responded to a call at a home on 31st Ave. NE in Golden Gate Estates, where a woman said the suspect, identified as Adji Merveille, wouldn’t leave her property. He eventually fled, leaving a trail of […]

Fort Myers to reopen some park trails

The City of Fort Myers will reopen some trails Wednesday. Reopening are North Colonial Linear Trail, John Yarbrough Linear Park Trail and Billy Creek Preserve at Filter Marsh. The city said those using the trails must follow CDC guidelines on social distancing. Parking lots will remain closed, as will many other city facilities, including city […]

Lee County school district postpones changes to class schedules

The School District of Lee County on Tuesday said it will postpone changes to middle and high school class schedules until the 2021-2022 school year. District spokesman Rob Spicker said the district will use the 2020-2021 school year to solicit more input from staff, students, families and advisory committees. Most high schools were to move […]

Canadian police say 22 victims after rampage in Nova Scotia

Canadian police said Tuesday they believe there are at least 22 victims after a gunman wearing a police uniform shot people in their homes and set fires in a rampage across rural communities in Nova Scotia over the weekend. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they have recovered remains from some of the destroyed homes. […]

Cape Coral woman arrested in fatal crash that killed 3-year-old daughter

A Cape Coral woman was arrested early Monday in connection with a fatal crash that killed her 3-year-old daughter in February. Fort Myers police said Leslie Joe Zeagler, 30, was headed eastbound on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., on Feb. 17, when she blacked out, left the road and struck several trees near Rockfill […]

Coronavirus updates

Sunday’s Coronavirus Updates: Over 1,400 reported SWFL cases, 2 new SWFL deaths

As of 6 p.m. Sunday, there have been 26,314 positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 25,598 Florida residents and 716 non-Florida residents. There are 764 deaths reported and 3,813 hospitalizations, according to the Florida Department of Health. There have been 262,495 tests administered in Florida. A total of 26,314 […]

At least one person injured after crash in Lehigh Acres

72-year-old Naples man killed after garbage truck backed into his golf cart

A 72-year-old Naples man was killed Thursday morning after being hit by a garbage truck, according to Florida Highway Patrol. A fatal crash happened inside the Naples Land Yacht Harbor community around 11:56 a.m. on Flounder Drive at Pier H. FHP says a waste management truck was backing up as Dennis Barefoot was approaching in his […]