Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communitiesGov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville
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.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
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.
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.
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.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
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.
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.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Bloomberg raises millions to help Florida felons vote Just days after after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won a court victory to keep felons from voting until they’ve paid off fines, restitution and court fees, billionaire Mike Bloomberg has stepped in to help them pay off the debts. The former Democratic presidential candidate has helped raise more than $20 million so that felons who […]
LEE COUNTY Concerned parents sue Lee County school district over mask mandate Parents are furious over the choice they are forced to make: Send kids to brick-and-mortar school with a mask, or keep them home to learn online. Those parents are suing the school district over the requirement. Their lawyer says the school mandate is creating an unequal playing field in children’s education. Jacob and Ashley Pruitt […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents ask for help from county as heavy rains cause flooding Residents across Southwest Florida were cleaning up Monday after strong storms slammed the region, leaving tree limbs down and some areas flooded. A North Fort Myers woman said water even made it inside her Evergreen Road home. Nicole Moore’s home was still drying out Monday afternoon. “The whole ditch was up to our neighbor’s bushes. […]
SANIBEL Crews check areas on Sanibel for standing water that could bring mosquitoes Hurricane Sally brought a lot of rain to Southwest Florida when it passed by as a tropical storm. A new concern due to all the wet weather is more pesky mosquitoes. Crews were all over Sanibel Island on Tuesday checking to see if there are more mosquitoes than normal. The Lee County Mosquito Control District […]
CAPTIVA Thousands of neighbors fighting for widow of WWII fighter pilot to keep late husband’s private plane A short boat ride to upper Captiva and a quick drive on the golf cart will take you to Hidden Lane where you’ll find a BD-4 plane in Sue Ann Cousar’s front yard. “Many think that it was wrecked and I say, ‘No, no, it’s under construction,’” Cousar said. Her husband, Bob, spent nearly their […]
WINK NEWS 11 days after Hurricane Laura, people along Gulf Coast still need your help Hurricane Laura ripped across the Lousiana coast just under two weeks ago as a Category 4 storm, with winds topping out around 150 mph. The severity of the storm caused devastation to families and the destruction of homes and businesses. Red Cross volunteer Sally Wilsey has spent the past two weeks in Lousiana surveying the […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County School Board approves tentative, long-term pandemic mask policy School District of Lee County approved a long-term emergency requirement for protective gear Tuesday. This doesn’t change anything happening in schools currently, however. Still, students, teachers and staff all must wear face coverings in district buildings. The new emergency policy says the district follows CDC and Florida Department of Health guidelines during any pandemic or […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral uses company’s technology to help mitigate toxic algae blooms A company could have the answer to help clean up blue green algae. It’s being used in canals where the health department warned people living nearby about the toxic water. AquaFlex developed foam technology to manage algal blooms in the waterways. The City of Cape Coral hopes it can benefit the city in canals that […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS FWC investigates dead alligator found without head in south Fort Myers neighborhood A headless alligator has been rotting and floating in a Southwest Florida canal for days, and it’s stinking up an entire neighborhood. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the beheading of an alligator near neighbor’s homes in south Fort Myers. “There’s a least 50 birds around picking at it,” neighbor David Herzog said. […]
Red Cross volunteer continues to travel and help others after hurricanes While plenty of people are fleeing the gulf ahead of Hurricane Laura, Sally Wilsey is head there to help. “It feels a gap in my life that I sort of enjoy. People say that I’m crazy but I like doing this and it makes me feel better because I can see the outcome,” said the […]