Critically injured man transported by Med-Flight following 2 vehicle crash on Palm Beach Blvd.D-SNAP available to those affected by hurricanes in Charlotte and Sarasota counties
Critically injured man transported by Med-Flight following 2 vehicle crash on Palm Beach Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on Palm Beach Boulevard, which led to a Med-Flight being called.
D-SNAP available to those affected by hurricanes in Charlotte and Sarasota counties The Department of Children and Families has launched its Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
naples Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in Naples The Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures is set to release a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters at the Port of the Island’s Marina.
the weather authority Wednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day The Weather Authority is tracking rain and showers expected throughout the day before an approaching cold front drops temperatures.
CAPE CORAL New Cape Coral City Council members to be sworn in The City of Cape Coral is experiencing a change in leadership, as two new councilmembers are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
Critically injured man transported by Med-Flight following 2 vehicle crash on Palm Beach Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on Palm Beach Boulevard, which led to a Med-Flight being called.
D-SNAP available to those affected by hurricanes in Charlotte and Sarasota counties The Department of Children and Families has launched its Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
naples Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in Naples The Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures is set to release a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters at the Port of the Island’s Marina.
the weather authority Wednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day The Weather Authority is tracking rain and showers expected throughout the day before an approaching cold front drops temperatures.
CAPE CORAL New Cape Coral City Council members to be sworn in The City of Cape Coral is experiencing a change in leadership, as two new councilmembers are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
LEE COUNTY Salty Papa’s handing out free Christmas Eve meals for anyone in need Salty Papa’s is once again giving back to those in need this Christmas. The restaurant, at 15271 McGregor Boulevard, in south Fort Myers, will be giving away meals on Christmas Eve. The restaurant said, with the help of Sysco Foods, they will be purchasing enough food to feed 1,000 people. The restaurant’s owner and staff […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced 13 years for fentanyl possession A 37-year-old Fort Myers has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl for distribution. Bobby Louis Lesane pleaded guilty in September, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. According to court documents, Lesane was pulled over during a traffic stop and police found narcotics in his […]
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Research: Wreck of last US slave ship mostly intact on coast Researchers studying the wreckage of the last U.S. slave ship, buried in mud on the Alabama coast since it was scuttled in 1860, have made the surprising discovery that most of the wooden schooner remains intact, including the pen that was used to imprison African captives during the brutal journey across the Atlantic Ocean. While the […]
FORT MYERS As cases tick up, Lee Health reports 34 COVID-19 patients in its hospital Lee Health has begun reporting the number of COVID-19 patients after pausing in November when the case numbers dropped. The hospital said it has 34 COVID-19 patients isolated in its hospitals, a 21% increase from just two weeks ago. “Throughout all of Lee County, our area is averaging 75 new cases of COVID-19 per day, […]
LEE COUNTY Search on for man who stole rings from antique shop in Lee County Authorities are searching for a man they say swiped two rings from an antique store in south Fort Myers. The theft occurred on Dec. 4 at the Gannon’s Antique & Art Center at 16521 S. Tamiami Trail, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers said he man manipulated the lock to a case and […]
FORT MYERS Salvation Army: Unwrapped gifts needed for 224 more children The Salvation Army still needs gifts for hundreds of children. The organization posted on Facebook that it has 224 forgotten angels as of Friday morning. The age breakdown of the children missing presents are: 0-2 years: Females: 13 Males: 18 3-6 years: Females: 33 Males: 21 7-9 years: Females: 42 Males: 39 10-12 years: Females: […]
COLLIER COUNTY Wrong-way driver in Collier County arrested for DUI A 54-year-old woman in Collier County was arrested after deputies say she was driving drunk in the wrong direction. Melissa A. Jeffries was driving a white Toyota Camry heading south in the northbound lanes of Airport-Pulling Road near the intersection with Vanderbilt Beach Road shortly after midnight, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. A […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Avis/Budget employee at RSW arrested for swindling company A 20-year-old Avis/Budget employee was arrested on Thursday for stealing money from her employer. According to a Lee County Port Authority report, Alicia Leon was accepting payments for car rentals through Apple Pay. The money was staying in her bank account instead of being transferred to the Avis/Budget Group at Southwest Florida International Airport. In […]
LEE COUNTY Four Lee County students arrested for making school threats Four students have been arrested this week in Lee County over threats made against schools and or students. A 15-year-old student threatened a mass shooting via text message against a Bonita Springs high school. The student used a third-party app in an attempt to disguise his phone number; however, detectives were still able to ID […]
LEE COUNTY Suspect charged with murder of his accomplice who was shot by victim during home invasion One suspect is dead and a second suspect has been arrested after being accused of murder. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said on Sept. 20 two armed suspects forcefully broke into a home, with a large family inside, through a back door. Marceno said one of the suspects, Richard Allen Cochran, 38, held several victims […]