RSW ranked 4th worst airport for holiday travelCritically injured man airlifted following crash on Palm Beach Blvd.
RSW ranked 4th worst airport for holiday travel As Thanksgiving approaches, a new study by Locals Insider ranked Southwest Florida International Airport as the fourth-worst airport for delays and cancellations during the holiday season.
Critically injured man airlifted following 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 five new council members are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres FHP 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.
RSW ranked 4th worst airport for holiday travel As Thanksgiving approaches, a new study by Locals Insider ranked Southwest Florida International Airport as the fourth-worst airport for delays and cancellations during the holiday season.
Critically injured man airlifted following 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 five new council members are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres FHP 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.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Man arrested after flying into RSW with 24 pounds of marijuana A Lehigh Acres man was arrested after attempting to fly into Southwest Florida International Airport with more than 24 pounds of marijuana. Jelani Shomari Reid, 33, was arrested on Monday by the Lee County Port Authority. According to an arrest report, the Port Authority was contacted by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office because the marijuana […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Pedestrian dies in crash, Cape Coral man jailed for DUI A woman is dead and a driver is in jail following a crash in North Fort Myers early Saturday. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 26-year-old Punta Gorda woman died as she was attempting to cross Bayshore Road, west of Ixora Drive, just after midnight. The woman walked into the path of a pickup driven […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Englewood man dies in Charlotte County crash A 36-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle Charlotte County crash. The man, of Englewood, was driving a pickup south on Placida Road, north of Cape Haze Resort, when it traveled off the road and overturned several times. The man was ejected and died on scene. No other information is known at this time. The […]
LEE COUNTY Harns Marsh Middle School teacher selected Teacher of the Year Harns Marsh Middle School teacher Allison Kerner has been selected as the 2021 Teacher of the Year. Harns Marsh Middle School Principal Alex Dworzanski said Kerner is an “absolute rockstar” in the classroom, according to a news release from the Lee County school district. The school district said Kerner took on the challenges of the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Two men arrested in Collier County for vehicle burglaries, larceny The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the Naples Police Department arrested two men on Wednesday for a string of vehicle burglaries. Detectives say 54-year-old Rodrigo Ome, of Naples, and Raul Pineros, 53, of Hialeah, are suspects in vehicle burglaries in the county and the City of Naples. Shoppers who made high-end purchases and left them […]
FORT MYERS Budweiser Clydesdales to return to Southwest Florida The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are trotting back to Southwest Florida and will be making six stops in the area over the next two weeks. The Clydesdales’ appearances in Southwest Florida are one of the hundreds by the traveling hitches, according to a news release. Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdales hitch must be at least […]
FORT MYERS Red Sox looking for national anthem performers The Red Sox is looking for new talent to fill about 17 spots to perform the national anthem for the upcoming Spring Training season. The auditions will be on Wednesday, Dec. 8 and Thursday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Jet Blue Park. The address is 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers. Reservations […]
LEE COUNTY Lehigh Acres man sentenced to 40 years for sexual battery on child A 52-year-old Lehigh Acres man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexual battery of a child under the age of 12. The defendant sexually abused a girl over a period of time. He was arrested in 2018 by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. His 40-year prison term will be followed by lifetime sex […]
NAPLES Naples Zoo hosting Safari Squad program The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is hosting its December Safari Squad Program. Safari Squad classes are designed for children three to five years old and an adult. Classes include an animal encounter, storybook reading, creative art and free-choice play stations. December’s theme is “Bugs as Big as You” and is open to members or […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County man arrested after authorities find drugs, guns during probation check A 27-year-old Collier County man was arrested during a probation check after authorities found drugs and firearms in his possession. Daniel Nielson faces charges of trafficking LSD, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl and several other drug-related offenses. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and […]