Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village DriveJake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people
ESTERO Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
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.
ESTERO Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
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.
FORT MYERS CDC asks Floridians for comments on blue-green algae, air quality Lots of questions still surround what caused all the blue-green algae in our water last year. There are so many questions that the federal government is asking you for ideas and taking part in its health study. Around 160 comments later, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked for feedback on air quality and […]
FWC seeking ideas to kill harmful, invasive plants without killing the good ones How do you kill harmful, invasive plants without killing the good ones? If you have any ideas, the State wants to hear them. Wildlife officials set aside money for research and are asking lawmakers for more. Florida’s waterways, animals and plant life form a delicate ecosystem. But often, uninvited guests move in. “What I thought […]
FORT MYERS Explained: What is the water crisis Southwest Florida is battling? Water is Florida’s most precious resource. It not only surrounds our state, but it also connects communities within Florida. Florida’s unique landscape is made up of wetlands, beaches, swamps, and forests; all of which play a crucial role in the well-being and character of our state. We depend on water for the health of our […]
FORT MYERS Red tide: What you need to know Fast Facts: Karenia Brevis is the organism that forms red tide. Experts say red tide begins naturally; However, human activities have the potential to influence red tide. Red tide is poisonous to wildlife and can be deadly. ‘Brevetoxin,’ which is found in red tide, is what causes people to cough and have respiratory irritation. The […]
FORT MYERS FGCU’s “The Water School” brings the water quality battle to our backyard November 2019 marked the groundbreaking of the new site for The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University. The state-of-the-art facility is symbolic of years of water research in Southwest Florida. Just eight months earlier, FGCU announced the establishment of the program on World Water Day. Dr. Greg Tolley, Executive Director of The Water School […]
IMMOKALEE Discussion in Immokalee focuses on agriculture’s impact on SWFL environment Nutrients from agriculture may have fueled the disgusting, green slime at the height of the blue-green algae crisis in Southwest Florida. That’s why researchers and farmers are talking about ways growers can make a living while protecting our water. Still, farmers and growers have to keep their livelihoods and conservation in mind. UF/IFAS Southwest Florida […]
LAKE OKEECHOBEE U.S. Army Corps seeks public input on how to handle Lake O operations The future of the largest lake in the southeastern United States hangs in the balance Thursday. It’s a resource for fishermen, for tourism and the water supply, but also contributes to our water quality issues. Now, the government wants you to weigh in on how it handles lake operations in the future. Ramon Iglesias is […]
LEE COUNTY FGCU gets state grant to study harmful algae blooms Florida Gulf Coast University is one of four colleges getting more money from the state of Florida to study harmful algal blooms. The grant is significant for our water quality and another step toward finding out how being around algae can affect our health. Anthony, a Cape Coral resident, is no stranger to harmful algal […]
WINK NEWS Awareness spread at FGCU about holiday glitter’s harm to the environment It’s that time of year when glitter is everywhere. For families with kids, it might be all the time. But, if that glitter gets outside, it can be dangerous for animals and the environment, so some students and staff at FGCU are raising awareness about the risks. Fabiana Solano, an FGCU student studying for her […]
WINK NEWS Common algae bloom in Caloosahatchee not major concern, experts say Researchers recently spotted a different type of algae growing in the Caloosahatchee River. From appearance, onlookers might assume it’s red tide, but it’s not. Researchers confirmed Akashiwo sanguinea, another type of algal bloom, is present now in parts of the Caloosahatchee River. Luckily, this does not pose a major water quality concern. “No, people don’t […]