SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral homeTax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
FORT MYERS Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Former Make-a-Wish recipient gives back to SWFL community From wish kid to wish giver a local college student is turning a life-changing experience into a mission to give back.
FORT MYERS BEACH People spend holiday break on Fort Myers Beach For those who decided to stay in Southwest Florida during the holidays, they had one thing in mind: the beach.
FORT MYERS Innovative thumb joint replacement surgery Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
FORT MYERS Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Former Make-a-Wish recipient gives back to SWFL community From wish kid to wish giver a local college student is turning a life-changing experience into a mission to give back.
FORT MYERS BEACH People spend holiday break on Fort Myers Beach For those who decided to stay in Southwest Florida during the holidays, they had one thing in mind: the beach.
FORT MYERS Innovative thumb joint replacement surgery Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
FORT MYERS Making ends meet: How inflation is impacting air travel Catching a flight this summer is going to burn a hole in your wallet. Plane ticket costs are up 25% compared to a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It took Moe Bodnar 26 hours to get to Fort Myers from Ontario, Canada. It should have taken only six, but a […]
FORT MYERS How to help track the cost of gas for a road trip Planning a summer road trip? Now that gas has gone up, how much will it cost you? Whether you are driving to the beach, a theme park or perhaps a little further, the way gas prices are going, you’ll need to build that into your budget before you hit the road. There are a couple […]
FORT MYERS Inflation keeps rising, affecting spending habits of Southwest Florida residents Surging prices for gas, food and other necessities sent consumer prices jumping 8.6% last month compared with a year ago. This is the biggest yearly increase in more than four decades. It’s affecting everyone. John Bosse doesn’t fill up his grocery basket anymore. He can’t afford to. He said with the insanely high prices, he […]
FORT MYERS Florida’s property insurance crisis continues with no end in sight Florida’s property insurance crisis just went from terrible to disastrous, according to some insurers. Companies may not have what they need to get through hurricane season which means more can lose their coverage. “We have the potential of a massive failure of Florida insurers, probably the worst on record, not only in Florida. But in […]
FORT MYERS Disaster preparedness tax-free week begins on Saturday The official start to hurricane season is around the corner but this week you can prepare with Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday. The holiday begins on Saturday and runs through June 10. And it’s better to get what you need now to avoid big crowds if you decided to procrastinate. There’s no storm brewing right […]
FORT MYERS FedNat insurance cancels thousands of homeowners’ policies in Florida Florida’s property insurance crisis is getting worse after tens of thousands more homeowner policies get canceled. It’s happening one week before lawmakers are coming back together to find a solution. FedNat Insurance Group is downgrading to survive. Experts say last year’s ice storm in Texas and Hurricane Ida in Louisiana hit the company hard. On […]
LEE COUNTY SWFL milk prices climbing despite slowing inflation Inflation may be slowing down just a little bit, but dairy prices continue to go up. Milk products cost you 9% more now than they did a year ago. Now might be the time to cry over spilled milk because a gallon costs more than it did last month. RELATED: Hardee County dairy farm explains […]
HARDEE COUNTY Hardee County dairy farm explains why price of milk keeps rising The price of milk has increased by 7% compared to March of 2021. Why is the kitchen staple continuing to rise? Well before, your milk hits the kitchen shelf, it originates from the Nickerson Cattle Company, a dairy farm in Hardee County run by fifth-generation farmer Brittany Thurlow-Nickerson. Taking care of more than 2,000 happy […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Paul Mitchell the School Fort Myers offers salon services for lower price When Deanna Casalino needs a haircut, color or style change, she trusts the students at Paul Mitchell the School Fort Myers to get it all straightened out. “They take their time from beginning to end so when you sit down right off the bat you know you’re going to get a good service,” Casalino said. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Save money on car repairs by going to an automotive school From working on four-wheelers in his backyard to getting cars up and running, Ethan Emel is one step closer to owning his own shop. He says it’s all because of what he’s learning at Charlotte Technical College’s Automotive Program. Students learn everything from oil changes to engine repair. As they go through book lessons, they […]