RSW ranked 4th worst airport for holiday travelCritically injured man airlifted following crash on Palm Beach Blvd.
RSW ranked 4th worst airport for holiday travel As Thanksgiving approaches, a new study by Locals Insider ranked Southwest Florida International Airport as the fourth-worst airport for delays and cancellations during the holiday season.
Critically injured man airlifted following crash on Palm Beach Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on Palm Beach Boulevard, which led to a Med-Flight being called.
D-SNAP available to those affected by hurricanes in Charlotte and Sarasota counties The Department of Children and Families has launched its Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
naples Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in Naples The Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures is set to release a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters at the Port of the Island’s Marina.
the weather authority Wednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day The Weather Authority is tracking rain and showers expected throughout the day before an approaching cold front drops temperatures.
CAPE CORAL New Cape Coral City Council members to be sworn in The City of Cape Coral is experiencing a change in leadership, as five new council members are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres FHP investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
RSW ranked 4th worst airport for holiday travel As Thanksgiving approaches, a new study by Locals Insider ranked Southwest Florida International Airport as the fourth-worst airport for delays and cancellations during the holiday season.
Critically injured man airlifted following crash on Palm Beach Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on Palm Beach Boulevard, which led to a Med-Flight being called.
D-SNAP available to those affected by hurricanes in Charlotte and Sarasota counties The Department of Children and Families has launched its Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
naples Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in Naples The Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures is set to release a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters at the Port of the Island’s Marina.
the weather authority Wednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day The Weather Authority is tracking rain and showers expected throughout the day before an approaching cold front drops temperatures.
CAPE CORAL New Cape Coral City Council members to be sworn in The City of Cape Coral is experiencing a change in leadership, as five new council members are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres FHP investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Late November tropical development possible, cooler weather locally An area of low pressure located a few hundred miles south of Bermuda continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. High wind shear is expected to limit development potential over the next few days as this disturbance merges with a front. By late Wednesday or Thursday, the system could become separated from the […]
FORT MYERS Low chance of development for disturbance in the Atlantic A non-tropical low pressure system located a few hundred miles east of the central Bahamas is producing clouds and showers. The disturbance could acquire some subtropical characteristics as it moves northeast. By tomorrow, it’s expected to merge with a cold front. Later this week, it could separate from the front and regain subtropical characteristics. Regardless, […]
FORT MYERS Low chance of development for area to watch in the Atlantic A non-tropical area of low pressure is expected to form between the Bahamas and Bermuda early next week. The system could gradually develop subtropical characteristics while it moves northeastward over the western Atlantic. This system will only have a short period of time to develop before it merges with a cold front by the middle […]
FORT MYERS An area to watch in Atlantic Basin; Another pleasant afternoon in SWFL A non-tropical area of low pressure could form between the Bahamas and Bermuda by early next week. The system could gradually develop subtropical characteristics through the middle of next week. This would happen while it moves northeastward AWAY from the United States. Right now, the National Hurricane Center is giving it a 20% chance of […]
Churches support response in Nicaragua after two Cat 4 hurricanes Nicaragua is recovering from two Category 4 hurricanes in as many weeks, with Iota tearing through the area, making landfall late Monday. The description of “devastation and destruction” doesn’t even begin to describe the scene. Survivors are dealing with incredible flooding, destroyed homes, tragic loss, and little help. Pastor Darwin Lopez has lived in Nicaragua […]
FORT MYERS Iota fizzles out; Watching two areas of interest in the tropics On Wednesday, Iota fizzled out over Central America. It remains a flooding threat. Elsewhere, we continue to watch the southwestern Caribbean Sea where a broad area of low pressure has formed. Environmental conditions are expected to be favorable for slow development as the disturbance moves westward. Right now, the NHC has a 10% chance of […]
FORT MYERS Iota Weakens to a Tropical Storm over Central America, new area to watch Hurricane Iota made landfall near Haulover, Nicaragua on Monday as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph only about 15 miles south of where Eta made landfall two weeks ago. Right now, the storm is weakening over land. As of Tuesday evening, Iota has maximum sustained winds of 40 […]
FORT MYERS Extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Iota nearing landfall As of 10 p.m. Monday, extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane Iota has maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. The center of Iota is located about 30 miles south of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. The storm is expected to bring devastating winds, life-threatening storm surge, and extreme rainfall to portions of Central America. The core of Iota […]
Tropical Storm Iota strengthens; eyeing Central America Tropical Storm Iota formed on Friday in the central Caribbean. As of 10 p.m. the storm has strengthened to 70 mph maximum sustained winds and is moving to the west at 5 mph. Iota will be moving into an favorable environment for additional strengthening, and is forecast to become a powerful Category 3 hurricane before […]
FORT MYERS Tropical Storm Iota forms in the Central Caribbean Tropical Storm Iota formed earlier today in the central Caribbean. As of 10 pm, the storm has 40 mph sustained winds and is moving to the south-southwest at 3 mph. Iota will be moving into a conducive environment for additional strengthening, and is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane by Saturday night. From there, […]