1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA Judge upholds decision in fight over building heights and density on Captiva Island After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
CAPE CORAL 40th annual Cape Coral Art Festival to close roads Cape Coral Parkway will close off Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard for this weekend’s 40th annual Art Festival.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
CAPE CORAL 2 women accused of drug possession after stealing from Cape Coral Walmart Two women have been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of drugs after stealing from a Cape Coral Walmart.
Charlotte County seeks event planners for new attractions The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Center seeks applicants wishing to stage annual events in Charlotte County.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA Judge upholds decision in fight over building heights and density on Captiva Island After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
CAPE CORAL 40th annual Cape Coral Art Festival to close roads Cape Coral Parkway will close off Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard for this weekend’s 40th annual Art Festival.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
CAPE CORAL 2 women accused of drug possession after stealing from Cape Coral Walmart Two women have been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of drugs after stealing from a Cape Coral Walmart.
Charlotte County seeks event planners for new attractions The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Center seeks applicants wishing to stage annual events in Charlotte County.
COLLIER COUNTY National bike route to extend through Collier County A national bike route has an extension planned to go through Collier County, which many hope will put the county on the map and advance tourism opportunities in the area. This wouldn’t be just another bike path, but an extension of U.S. Bicycle Route 15, part of the U.S. bicycle route system which currently runs […]
FORT MYERS Getting your children to understand the consequences of making school threats It can be hard talking to your child or teenager about school violence, but with threats of school violence up more than 100% nationally, even those that turn out to be fake still carry serious consequences, and it is important kids understand that. Whether it was said aloud, written in text or posted on social […]
FORT MYERS USPS mailing deadlines approaching for holiday deliveries The clock is running out to ship gifts or cards for the holidays—the cutoff date for retail ground service packages is Dec. 15. For first-class mail, including cards, you have until Dec. 17. Priority mail needs to be sent by December 18. If you’re sending gifts overseas, the international deadline is Thursday. Robert Rhoad, with […]
NAPLES Collier County veterans commemorate 80 years since Pearl Harbor attack Tuesday marks 80 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, and veterans will gather in Naples for an event commemorating the momentous day and raise money for Wounded Warriors. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called it a day that will live in infamy—more than 2,000 Americans lost their lives, and the country was thrust into World […]
FORT MYERS FMPD to hire 14 new officers using DOJ grant money On Monday, the Fort Myers City Council will discuss accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help pay for 14 new officers to fill new positions in the Fort Myers Police Department. These officers will fill spots in four different areas of the police department: Four would go to the Project Safe […]
FORT MYERS Supply chain issues impacting holiday shopping If you have not started your Christmas shopping, you might be out of luck: The supply chain could hamper your holidays, as certain items are going to be hard to find. Sticking with the trends we’ve seen over the last few months, almost everything related to Christmas and the holidays is going to be difficult […]
LEE COUNTY Global supply chain difficulties affecting Lee County school lunches The world’s supply chain issues are hitting your child’s school lunch, if you are a Lee County parent. This week, said parents received an email saying to expect changes in the cafeteria beginning in 2022. As of Jan. 1, the School District of Lee County will be serving PB&J sandwiches as a cold lunch option. […]
CAPE CORAL One dead after fire rips through Cape Coral home One person is dead and a home is destroyed after a fire at the home of an elderly veteran in Cape Coral early Tuesday morning. The fire marshal is investigating how the fire started. Crews went to SE 3rd Street, near Cape Coral Hospital, to find the fire had spread through the roof and had […]
NAPLES Changes proposed for Naples Pier to reduce bird injuries from fishing hooks The Naples City Council met Monday morning to discuss changes proposed to the Naples Pier that will impact your fishing. The proposed changes are all to reduce the number of birds injured by fishing hooks; one Naples police officer says she unhooked six pelicans in one day last week. The changes include implementing a one-day-a-week restriction […]
ESTERO How your Black Friday may look different in 2021 While many retailers stayed closed this Thanksgiving, that will not be the case on Black Friday. Something to keep in mind while you’re out shopping today is that the sales are not going to be as good as they usually are, but there is still some good news. Inflation rates are the highest they’ve been […]