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.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
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.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Will homes in Cape Coral see a price drop? This new study from Redfin says so. A new study predicts homes in Cape Coral will see a price drop, but what nobody seems to agree on is how much they’ll fall. These days, Cape Coral neighborhoods feature lots of construction and lots of for-sale signs. Would-be homebuyers from across the nation snatched up every available property during the pandemic. Sales are […]
LEE COUNTY LCSO seeks RPO against teen who built ghost gun used in death of 17-year-old girl A risk protection order has been filed against an 18-year-old who was arrested in January for having a gun. The teen, Andrew Byrd, has admitted to building a different gun known as a ghost gun. That ghost gun was used by a 17-year-old girl who accidentally shot herself in the face. The Byrd family is […]
CAPE CORAL FHP advocates safe driving after trooper is hit in crash on the Cape Coral Bridge A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is recovering after being hit while at a crash on the Cape Coral Bridge on Sunday. The driver who hit the trooper didn’t violate move-over laws but was still cited for careless driving. Whether responding to a crash on a bridge or the interstate, every time a trooper gets out […]
FORT MYERS Spirit of ’45 Day is August 14 honoring the date of the official end to World War II The Spirit of ’45 Day is officially August 14 honoring the date known as the official end to World War II on August 14, 1945. Lt. Col. Donald Longer has never spoken about his decorated military career on television until now. At 103 years old, Longer served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam dedicating […]
FORT MYERS RSW sees 21% decrease in June year-over-year traffic, up year-to-date During June, 663,141 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was a decrease of 21 percent compared to June 2021. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 17.6 percent compared to last year. The traffic leader in June was Delta with 176,915 total passengers. Rounding out the top five airlines were Southwest […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS 2 women arrested, accused of string of 7-Eleven robberies in Lee County The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two women accused of a string of 7-Eleven robberies in Lee County. Sheriff Carmine Marceno said deputies arrested Tamara Thomas and Erica Rayner, both 26 years old. The two were caught on camera walking into the 7-Eleven near Gladiolus and Summerlin in south Fort Myers. One […]
FORT MYERS Family identifies man killed in hit-and-run on Highland Avenue and Thomas Street Family identifies man killed in hit-and-run on Highland Avenue and Thomas Street on Saturday morning. Family members said the victim killed is 61-year-old Danny Hand. Fort Myers police are searching for a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash. A pedestrian was struck in the area of Highland Avenue and Thomas Street just after 3:30 […]
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs community members share opposition for demolition of Wonder Gardens Cafe A 75-year-old restaurant is at risk of being demolished in Bonita Springs. The plight of the Wonder Gardens Cafe has pushed supporters to protest against its possible demise. But for now, the building continues to stand thanks to supporters showing up to a Historic Preservation Board meeting on Thursday to voice their opposition. On Saturday, […]
CENTENNIAL PARK Centennial Park Soldier facing new direction A special monument is now getting more eyes on it because it’s been turned around and is no longer facing the river. The Centennial Park Soldier symbolizes freedom from slavery and memorializes the 19,000 black soldiers who served in the Union army during the Civil War. Lee County was named after Robert E. Lee, the […]
LEHIGH ACRES New Lehigh Acres school to ease classroom overcrowding Overcrowding in classrooms is a problem but now one Southwest Florida community is getting some help. Construction has started for a new elementary school is being built in Lehigh Acres to be open next August. The panels which will be the walls of Amanecer Elementary are going up. And when construction is done close to […]