Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County schools get extra week of spring break UPDATE: Friday evening it was announced Collier County schools will remain closed until Monday, March 23. ——— The School District of Collier County—so far says schools will continue as normal after spring break on Tuesday. Southwest Florida residents have a lot of different opinions about whether or not kids should be going to school next […]
NAPLES Why mandating paid sick leave during a public health emergency wouldn’t be easy To make someone choose between their health and getting paid isn’t easy. We heard both sides, with one person saying he wouldn’t mind staying home if it meant not getting sick. “I would stay home. I would avoid all people and just stay out of contact with people, even if it cost me money,” said […]
FORT MYERS Lee County schools layout plan to protect students from coronavirus when on campus On Monday to Lee County School Board will discuss the coronavirus when board members meet at 2 p.m. Just days ago the Lee County School District sent out a lengthy message to families, which offers guidance to parents and answers other questions as well as outlines everything they are doing to keeps kids safe. Some […]
FORT MYERS $675 billion on the line; schools ready families for census This week teachers across the country are sending home flyers asking families to prepare for and respond to the census— and for the first time, you can do it online. There is more than $600 million in federal funding up for grabs. And now for the first time, you can fill out the census online, […]
FORT MYERS Concerns over coronavirus showing no signs of impact for spring break season Travel has contributed to the spread of the coronavirus in many cases and with spring break now in full swing, people are coming from all over to our famous beaches here in Southwest Florida. Some hotels are going the extra mile to make sure their place is spotless for guests. With concerns of the virus, […]
FORT MYERS What to do if you feel coronavirus symptoms or suspect another person of having them There are no reported cases of coronavirus in Southwest Florida but all Lee Health and Bayfront Hospitals are equipped with isolation rooms if there is a need to separate a patient, but that shouldn’t be the first place you go. What if you think you have more than just a cold? The symptoms of the […]
CAPE CORAL Volunteers help police handle traffic complaints all across Cape Coral Cape Coral is arming a team of volunteers with equipment to help fight congestion on the roads. Cape Coral Police Department says right now they have 100 traffic complaints, and the volunteers help mitigate those numbers. On top of brand new radar guns, Cape police are also getting a new speed trailer that tracks your […]
FORT MYERS Asian food festival looking to bounce back after coronavirus fears stifled previous event Fears over the coronavirus are damaging an Asian American local philanthropy after turnout was low to a recent charity event because people were afraid to come to their events. This weekend the group is looking to bounce back with another charity event that is expected to bring in thousands. The group says this time no […]
LEE COUNTY Two accused killers head to court for execution-style murder in Lee County Two men arrested for an execution-style murder in Lehigh Acres last week are back in Lee County and expected to face a judge Wednesday morning. The crime was caught on dashcam, showing a man run-up to Isiah Robles’ car and open fire next to an apartment filled with families. Deputies say that the trigger man […]
BONITA SPRINGS Mother and son found dead after car plunges into Estero Bay in Bonita Springs A mother and a son died on Monday after a car was found nearly submerged in Estero Bay in Bonita Springs. On Tuesday, all was calm in the water in the neighborhood. It was much different than what neighbors like Claudia Wagner saw the previous night. “Seeing the boats go by and the helicopter repeatedly,” […]