FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional playHomes For Our Troops grants veteran new home
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
WASHINGTON Englewood man agrees to plea deal in Jan. 6 Capitol riot arrest, will cooperate with government A member of the Oath Keepers extremist group pleaded guilty Wednesday in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a major step forward for the massive investigation into the insurrection. It was also the first guilty plea in the major conspiracy case brought against members of the […]
CAPE CORAL Punta Gorda man arrested, accused of attacking woman and 2 girls in road rage incident A man was arrested by the Cape Coral Police Department after a violent road rage incident Wednesday. According to CCPD press release, the incident happened near the 1100 block of Del Prado Boulevard S when both vehicles stopped in a parking lot. Police say Christopher Nelson Velez, 40, of Punta Gorda, battered and attempted to […]
ARCADIA Community, family honors beloved store owner shot, killed in Arcadia Former customers and loved ones gathered for a vigil to remember beloved store owner Saleh Ahmed in Arcadia Friday after he was shot and killed recently at his business. Everyone at the vigil says they remember Ahmed for his kindness and smile. The vigil was held outside his store in his honor. Family members said […]
ALVA Man accuses landlord of shooting at him after asking about electricity A man says he’s lucky to be alive after looking down the barrel of a gun. His landlord is accused of shooting at him when he asked about his electricity. The victim walked us through those terrifying moments when shots were fired.. Monday night, James McCray got a call from animal control that his front […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Evacuations lifted after gas leak in Charlotte County Crews responded to a crash involving a gas leak on US-41 in Charlotte County Wednesday night. Deputies responded to a crash on US-41 at Acline Road, where some of the homes had to be evacuated because of a nearby gas leak, but residents have since been allowed to return. There are no further details available […]
PORT LABELLE Video shows plane was very close to homes before crash in Port LaBelle The passenger of a small airplane survived a crash in Port LaBelle recently. The plane crashed right in front of a community church. It flew low over a neighborhood and then crashed into a tree on the house of worship’s property. The passenger was able to share a lot with investigators about the minutes leading […]
FORT MYERS SWFL moving companies see higher demand, longer wait times for customers If you’re planning to move, you’ll need to book movers far in advance. Several movers said their services are fully booked until November, and it all comes down to the current climate of the housing market in Southwest Florida. More people are buying homes right now and need help. We’ve been getting tips from many […]
LEE COUNTY DOH Health Alert: Blue-green algae toxins found in Caloosahatchee at Franklin Lock The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH) issued a health alert Thursday for the Caloosahatchee at W.P Franklin Lock & Dam based on reports of algae toxins found by the ramp. The health alert brought back bad memories to a community a few miles down the river, just west of US-31. Neighbors told […]
CLEWISTON Child found gun, accidentally killed sibling and injured self in Clewiston, DCF reports The Department of Children and Families has released information on a shooting in Clewiston that killed one child and injured another. According to DCF, the shooting was accidental where a 5-year-old sibling found a loaded weapon in a vehicle which discharged, fatally injuring their 4-year-old sibling. The shooting occurred on Friday in a Subway parking […]
CLEWISTON 1 child dead, 1 child injured in shooting in Clewiston Clewiston Police Department and Hendry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deadly shooting involving siblings in Clewiston Friday, with one child dead and another child injured. According to HCSO, at approximately 2:54 p.m., Clewiston Police Department requested the Hendry County Major Crimes Unit to assist in a reported shooting involving the two young siblings. Both […]