The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your SundayDo we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
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.
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.
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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
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.
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.
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.
LEE COUNTY Man sentenced to 10 years following sexual battery conviction A man who was found guilty of sexual battery has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Akepe Gerard Ntube, 47, will also be on sex offender probation for five years and has been designated a sexual offender, according to a press release. He was found guilty last month following a trial in Lee County. […]
FORT MYERS McCormick recalls some seasonings due to salmonella concern McCormick & Co. is voluntarily recalling some seasonings due to possible salmonella contamination. The company said this week that it’s recalling McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning. The recalled products: McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 1.31 oz bottle UPC NUMBER: 052100049731 MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 901582629 AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST […]
FORT MYERS License plate readers help catch woman wanted for out of state warrant A woman was arrested for being an out-of-state fugitive by the Fort Myers Police Department. Kayla Marie Brown, 30, was taken into custody on Tuesday morning on a warrant from the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina for death by distribution, a felony. Fort Myers police said, in a Facebook, post that the arrest […]
BONITA SPRINGS Troopers investigating crash in Bonita Springs involving Lee Tran bus The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash that involved a Lee Tran bus. The crash occurred around noon Saturday on South Tamiami Trail near Coconut Road. Troopers said an SUV rear-ended the bus, which was stopped at a bus stop north of Coconut. The 72-year-old man driving the SUV suffered serious injuries. The […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Crafty cockatoos master dumpster diving and teach each other A few years ago, a Sydney scientist noticed a sulfur-crested cockatoo opening his trash bin. Not every resident would be thrilled, but ornithologist Richard Major was impressed by the ingenuity. It’s quite a feat for a bird to grasp a bin lid with its beak, pry it open, then shuffle far enough along the bin’s […]
DESOTO COUNTY DeSoto shooting: Arrest report shows shooters followed victims for more than 2 miles An arrest report details how a 17-year-old shooter and two others followed three teens in a vehicle for more than two miles while shooting into their van in Arcadia. The shooting occurred on Saturday at around 4 p.m. and left at least three teens injured. An arrest report for 18-year-old Alexa Avilez said she was […]
COLLIER COUNTY Pharmacist arrested, accused of stealing drugs in Collier County Collier County deputies have arrested a pharmacist and accused him of stealing drugs. Mark Kaplan, 69, faces a charge of larceny-grand theft of controlled substances, according to an arrest report. Kaplan works at Clinica Los Angeles at 5240 Golden Gate Parkway since last year and was accused by the owner of stealing drugs, the report […]
HENDRY COUNTY Pedestrian dies in crash in Hendry County A 30-year-old woman was killed as she was walking along the north edge of Hunting Club Avenue in Hendry County on Thursday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by a 33-year-old Clewiston man collided with the woman, of LaBelle, near the intersection of South Datil Street. The Clewiston man veered off […]
FORT MYERS Troopers searching for SUV that fled after colliding with motorcycle on SR-80 Authorities are looking for an SUV involved in a hit-and-run Saturday morning. The crash occurred at the intersection of SR-80 and Verandah Boulevard at 9:20 a.m. in Lee County, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the SUV was traveling north on Verandah and failed to stop at a stop sign, driving into the path […]
COLLIER COUNTY Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Collier County A 22-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle early Saturday. He later died of his injuries at Lee Memorial Hospital. According to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 4 a.m. on Logan Boulevard South near Tallowood Way A vehicle, driven by a 35-year-old Bonita Springs man, was traveling […]