Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch TowerConcern over water shortage in Cape Coral
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police investigating officer-involved crash Cape Coral police are investigating an officer-involved crash near Santa Barbara Boulevard and SW 24th Street. No one was injured in the crash, Cape police said. Drivers should avoid the area.
THE VILLAGES Gov. DeSantis gives COVID-19 vaccine update from The Villages Governor Ron DeSantis reiterated his plan on Tuesday to vaccinate the state’s senior population before moving on to younger populations who may be at risk due to comorbidities. DeSantis spoke about the need to vaccinate seniors during a news conference at The Villages. During the news conference, close to 10 residents of the retirement community […]
LABELLE Pedestrian struck by vehicle in LaBelle in critical condition A 74-year-old man was airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospital after being struck by a vehicle Monday night in LaBelle. The man, who went unnamed by FHP due to Marsy’s Law, sustained critical injuries. The crash happened just west of State Road 29 on State Road 80 at around 7:45 p.m. The vehicle that struck the […]
WINK NEWS Woman dies days after crash in Estero A 75-year-old Estero woman died Sunday, days after a crash in south Lee County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a crash near Three Oaks and Estero parkways on Dec. 15. The report states a second vehicle traveling south on Three Oaks failed […]
VENICE Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office deputies free gator from storm drain A 6-foot gator is back home in its lake after rescuers freed it from a storm drain Monday morning. The gator was caught on camera along Cerromar Terrace in Venice. His snout and head were protruding from the storm drain. Four Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office deputies lifted the concrete slab to help the gator break […]
CAPE CORAL Free COVID-19 walk-up testing available in Cape Coral Monday The Department of Health in Lee County is offering free walk-up COVID-19 testing at Jim Jeffers Park on Monday, Dec. 21. The testing will run through 12:30 p.m., according to the Cape Coral Fire Department. The park is located at 2817 SW 3rd Lane. There is no fee for the test. No appointment or doctor’s […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in vehicle burglaries The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is hoping the public can identify a suspect in a string of vehicle burglaries. The suspect was captured on surveillance video in the area of Harbor Boulevard and Graham Street. “It’s very close to the holidays and criminals know that some keep presents and other valuables in the car. Don’t […]
PUNTA GORDA 8 inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Charlotte County Jail, CCSO says they are the first At least eight inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at Charlotte County Jail. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, which operates the jail, said these were the first positive cases for the facility, according to a news release. The agency said since the start of the pandemic there has been extensive cleaning and sanitizing procedures in […]
NAPLES NCH purchases Naples Daily News building The NCH Healthcare System has purchased the Naples Daily News building in North Naples, according to a news release from the health care system. The sale of the 186,000 square-feet building closed on Tuesday. The news release did not disclose the amount of the sale. According to the Collier County Property Appraiser, the property has […]
FORT MYERS Lee County drivers eligible for savings in reduced toll fines The Lee County Clerk of Court has reduced toll fines to $10 per citation through the end of the year. About 5,800 drivers are eligible to save millions of dollars on overdue toll fine citations. The savings could be applied toward 36,268 citations, according to a news release from the Clerk of Court. The toll […]