Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendmentLee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
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.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
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.
NAPLES Naples, NCH initiative welcomes visitors for season, follows pandemic guidelines The city of Naples wants its visitors know it’s safe to return to the community during the busy season amid the pandemic. Naples and NCH Healthcare System announced its “All Heroes Wear Masks” initiative Thursday to welcome visitors while staying conscious about COVID-19 in the community. “This is therapy for me, so I literally will […]
NAPLES Naples bans gas-powered leaf blowers in the city Naples City Council approved an ordinance to ban gas-powered leaf blowers in the city Wednesday. James Meehan loves a quiet afternoon at home, especially during the pandemic. “We are home virtually every day,” Meehan said. “It’s rare that we go out.” But his serene days are often interrupted by the sound of leaf blowers. “And […]
MARCO ISLAND MADD holding event to honor man killed in boating accident Quarantine has people wanting to get out of the house and boating is the perfect way to do that. With increasing boat traffic, the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving is warning about increased accidents on the water involving drugs and drinking. They’re raising awareness through a fishing tournament to honor the life of one boy […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County sees active first day of early voting Bigger and better is how the turnout for Collier County’s first day of early voting was described Monday by Collier County’s Supervisor of Elections. Many voters lined up early to get through the door at 9 a.m. The county reported around 800 voters an hour. Some had to wait over an hour in the rain […]
NAPLES Halloween in a pandemic: Some families make alternative plans The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging parents to skip trick or treating, and instead find other activities, like virtual costume parties. Some say that will take the fun out of Halloween, so they’re not changing anything. Others are planning to take precautions, like Nicole Fiorenti-Katz and her daughter Jocelyn. They love Halloween, […]
NAPLES Community fighting against ‘One Naples’ condominium development planned for Vanderbilt Beach The fight is on in a battle over a new condo community. Developers hope “One Naples” will go up on Vanderbilt Beach. But some who live nearby fear this 16-story building will block sunsets and bring more traffic. Stephen Haggerty and his wife, Marianne, love spending winters at the Beachmoor Condominiums just feet from Vanderbilt […]
NAPLES Golden Gate golf course project delayed, needs millions of dollars to move forward A multi-million dollar proposed project: delayed. A $29 million purchase last year is at a standstill after a builder says it needs millions to move forward. David Marren has lived in the Par One neighborhood in Golden Gate for five years. “We live in a very nice community,” said the Par One Home Owners Association […]
NAPLES Proposed hotel and water park could bring hundreds of jobs to Collier County Collier County Commissioners are discussing a proposed development of a 500-room Great Wolf Lodge resort. It would be located right next to Paradise Coast Sports Complex. Vincent Muzii has worked at NCH for a decade, however, now he’s considering helping out at Paradise coast. “I figured I could be around the sports complex and help […]
COLLIER COUNTY $70M Uline distribution center coming to growing Collier County corridor There are some big changes coming to one part of Southwest Florida, including more jobs. Collier County commissioners agreed to move forward to allow new development along Collier Boulevard from Golden Gate Parkway to I-75. One of those projects is a $70 million distribution center for packaging supply company Uline. The nearly one million square […]
GOLDEN GATE Chemical spraying can lead to algae blooms; scientists research safer methods Spraying chemicals can be dangerous to the environment in many ways. But for Floridians, they can contribute to harmful algae blooms and damaging releases along the coast. “It’s not a very environmentally friendly way of dealing with that problem,” said James Douglass, an environmental scientist at Florida Gulf Coast University. There are other ways to […]