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.
Warm, dry Tuesday; rain chances increase late in the week Dry weather persists Tuesday as high pressure remains off-shore, with highs set to warm into the 90s for more of Southwest Florida. As high pressure slides east over the next couple of days, we’ll get one more day of completely dry weather before rain chances begin to increase Thursday. This will be ahead of a […]
Humidity, temperatures drop after Thursday’s cold front After the rain and thunderstorms brought by Thursday’s cold front, we’ll get to settle into a dry weekend of cooler conditions for Southwest Florida. Humidity will drop throughout the day on Friday with dew points set to fall into the 40s by the afternoon, resulting in very comfortable conditions. With cooler air continuing to move […]
Isolated storms Thursday, along with severe weather threat All eyes are on the next cold front set to pass through Southwest Florida Thursday night. Ahead of the front, look for a warm, humid and windy day for Thursday. Highs will climb back into the upper 80s to lower and mid-90s by the afternoon, with the humidity leading to a heat index between 94 […]
Near-record heat Tuesday with a lower chance for storms After an active day of severe thunderstorms Monday, Tuesday will be much quieter. While a few storms will be possible inland, the good majority of the Southwest Florida viewing area won’t see any rain — or thunderstorms, for that matter — Tuesday afternoon. It will be a hot one, however! Highs will climb close to […]
Scattered storms Monday afternoon prompted Severe Thunderstorm Warnings A front stalled across the Cape Sable area will lift north Monday, providing the “kick” needed to get more showers and storms going by Monday afternoon. We’ll have to watch out for a low-end severe threat Monday, with a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe storms across the southern two-thirds of the Southwest […]
Unsettled weather pattern returns for Friday and the weekend After a dry, hot, and breezy week of weather, we’ll get some needed relief to the heightened fire danger that we’ve experienced for the past several days this weekend. A front moving in from the north will stall across the Lake Okeechobee area beginning Friday into Saturday. This will bring the return of higher humidity […]
Windy day Thursday before rain chances return Friday Gear up for another windy day of weather Thursday. Winds will pick up ahead of an approaching cold front through the afternoon. Look for winds sustained between 15 to 25 mph out of the south-southwest with gusts of up to and over 30 mph. Dry weather persists through Thursday for one more day with highs […]
Record heat on tap for Tuesday Get ready for a hot day on Tuesday. After some patchy fog in the morning, we’ll see plenty of sunshine through the afternoon. With a dry air mass in place, we’ll warm up quickly, with highs climbing into the 90s for many. In fact, Fort Myers is on track to tie a record, with a […]
WINK NEWS Dry weather persists Monday; Monitoring elevated fire danger risk After a beautiful weekend of weather, dry weather will continue into midweek as high pressure continues to build across the area both aloft and at the surface. One of the things we’ll be monitoring over the next two to three days will be a risk for elevated fire danger, thanks to the dry air that […]
Sunshine returns Friday and through the weekend with a breeze Clouds continue to blanket the area behind a cold front that moved through Southwest Florida overnight Thursday. A few quick moving light areas of rain will remain a possibility through Friday morning. Behind the front, drier air moving in will help erode Friday morning’s cloud deck and put an end to the rain chances from […]