Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crashTwo FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
CCSO deputies reminding you not to leave valuables inside the car The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said there were 30 vehicle burglaries in Collier County in April.
NORTH FORT MYERS Heavy police presence on Capitol Street home in North Fort Myers Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Myers Fire Department units were seen outside of a home in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS Deputies investigating death at Bonita Springs home Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death at a home in Bonita Springs.
Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda site According to project plans sent to the city, the current building will be demolished, and a single-story Fifth Third Bank branch will stand in its place. Assuming approval, the branch is expected to open in the second half of 2025, a banks spokesperson said.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
CCSO deputies reminding you not to leave valuables inside the car The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said there were 30 vehicle burglaries in Collier County in April.
NORTH FORT MYERS Heavy police presence on Capitol Street home in North Fort Myers Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Myers Fire Department units were seen outside of a home in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS Deputies investigating death at Bonita Springs home Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death at a home in Bonita Springs.
Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda site According to project plans sent to the city, the current building will be demolished, and a single-story Fifth Third Bank branch will stand in its place. Assuming approval, the branch is expected to open in the second half of 2025, a banks spokesperson said.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach orders small rec businesses to close, beach remains packed The beaches are empty in major South Florida cities Fort Lauderdale and Miami in the middle of spring break, as local governments there try to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). But there is at least one beach in Southwest Florida that continues to bring in the crowds, as the township moves to make some […]
ARCADIA Arcadia Rodeo opening day underway and on schedule There are no signs of worry at the Arcadia Rodeo for opening day Thursday. The rodeo was preparing for the night’s events when we visited, and there was already a good crowd there with many more people expected. President Don Hall of the Arcadia Rodeo told us they were prepared to cancel because of the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Health Department monitoring 3 confirmed coronavirus patients We met with a spokeswoman for Florida Department of Health Collier County about the three confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in the county Wednesday, a day after they were announced by the Florida Department of Health. Spokesperson Kristine Hollingsworth says the three cases are unrelated to one another, and neither patient went to the hospital. Instead, […]
Bonds form at Lee County Special Olympics track meet Students from all walks of life are running for a purpose: Inclusion. Special Olympics athletes paired up with “partners” on Tuesday for the Lee County Middle School Unified Track Meet at South Fort Myers High School. Ten Lee County middle schools – 160 students – participated in the meet, with lifelong friendships formed on the […]
FORT MYERS Spring break still going strong in SWFL despite coronavirus fears This season’s spring break features sun, sand, surf and something a little different. “We brought masks just in case,” said Lisa. This spring-breaker kind of hedged her bet: prepare for the worst but make the trip hoping for the best. “We haven’t run into any issues, so I think it’s alright,” she said. “I’m not […]
LEE COUNTY Stranded man with disability gets needed help through LeeTran A man is left without options after a local nonprofit had to shut down. When he spoke to a public transportation service, representatives told him they couldn’t help. So we helped him get results. Benny Green in Lee County lives with a disability. He uses a scooter for mobility, but that doesn’t help him get […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County students celebrate moon landing 50th anniversary with ISS Twenty Lee County students took a trip out of this world Thursday without leaving Southwest Florida. They all celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing along with the International Space Station. Hundreds of people packed Fort Myers High School to talk to astronaut Jessica Meri live from the International Space Station. “I started saying […]
LEHIGH ACRES Suspects face new murder charges for shooting in the middle of a Lehigh Acres street Two men face new murder charges for a shocking killing caught on cam in the middle of the street in Lehigh Acres. Ricky Ruiz and Victor Colon faced a judge in court for a first appearance Wednesday and it was anything but ordinary. The courtroom was packed to hear the charges and see the two […]
LEE COUNTY The life saving tool to have in your car when you drive in Southwest Florida If your car ends up in the water, like one near Boca Raton on Monday, where a good samaritan rescued the occupants, there is one crucial tool that you should always have on you. Smashing glass is easier said than done when a car is sinking and the stress level is soaring. Paula Digrigoli, the […]
CAPE CORAL City considers safety measures to slow down speeders in south Cape Coral Someone going nearly 20 miles over the speed limit along a southeast Cape Coral street was caught on video recently. This is one reason why city leaders are looking to improve safety measures to help prevent this type of behavior. During a regular meeting Monday, Cape Coral City Council discussed adding features such as speed […]