FORT MYERS Florida wildlife affected by cold weather If you’re not a snowbird you’re probably going to spend this week shivering. Like Floridians, manatees also don’t like the cold.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Suspect confesses in hit-and-run that left bicyclist critically injured The man who hit bicyclist Hollie Masino with his car was arrested following his confession on Tuesday.
CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal cruelty Our deputies swear an oath to serve and protect everyone in our county, even those with four legs.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach Will they stay or will they go? Tuesday is the day six properties on Fort Myers Beach fight to stay.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak The Marco Island Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Windward and Bald Eagle Drive.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff addresses FBI investigation in State of the Agency address Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is breaking his silence about the FBI investigation into his department during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
FORT MYERS Florida wildlife affected by cold weather If you’re not a snowbird you’re probably going to spend this week shivering. Like Floridians, manatees also don’t like the cold.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Suspect confesses in hit-and-run that left bicyclist critically injured The man who hit bicyclist Hollie Masino with his car was arrested following his confession on Tuesday.
CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal cruelty Our deputies swear an oath to serve and protect everyone in our county, even those with four legs.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach Will they stay or will they go? Tuesday is the day six properties on Fort Myers Beach fight to stay.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island intersection shut down due to gas leak The Marco Island Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Windward and Bald Eagle Drive.
FORT MYERS BEACH Concrete piling falls off Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach Crews working on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge had a concrete beam fall over onto a crane as Lee County deputies and other departments helped out. Traffic on Fort Myers Beach was backed up, but the bridge is now back open.
Charlotte County man accused of killing grandfather sentenced A man accused of murdering his grandfather in December of 2023 pleaded no contest and has been sentenced to 20 years.
State report on COVID-19 vaccine issues released For the first time, we’re hearing what a state grand jury has recommended regarding issues with COVID-19 vaccines.
Lee County Sheriff addresses FBI investigation in State of the Agency address Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is breaking his silence about the FBI investigation into his department during his State of the Agency address.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
CAPE CORAL Algae from South America shows up in Cape Coral canal A rare cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, not typically found in the United States has shown up in a Cape Coral canal.
NORTH FORT MYERS Blue-green algae continue spreading in canals connected to Caloosahatchee There are more areas of blue-green algae in Southwest Florida on Thursday.
JAYCEE PARK Blue-green algae impact on holiday visitors at Jaycee Park As the heat took over, many people understandably ran to the water. However, some were met with some bight smelly blue-green algae.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral fighting blue-green algae to prevent total outbreak Cape Coral is dealing with blue-green algae, and the city wants it’s citizens to know that it’s everyone’s responsibility to help prevent a full-on outbreak.
JAYCEE PARK Blue-green algae bloom moves into Cape Coral canals The Florida Department of Health in Lee County issued a health alert for the algal toxins earlier this week. Just a few days later, it’s showing up in the backyard canals in Cape Coral.
CAPE CORAL Health alert for blue-green algae at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral The Florida Department of Health is warning you to be careful at Jaycee Park in Cape Coral, where the water has been invaded by blue-green algae.
FORT MYERS Florida DOH in Lee County warns of blue-green algae toxins in Caloosahacthee, SWFL canals According to a news release, this is in response to water samples taken on Monday and Wednesday.
FGCU Blue-green algae task force seeking environmental solutions Battling blue-green algae in Southwest Florida is a year-round around-the-clock fight.
Lake Okeechobee water levels rising The water flowing through the Franklin Lock is all water runoff, and the Army Corps of Engineers is saying it’s not releasing any water directly from Lake Okeechobee.
NAPLES Why is the water brown at Seagate Beach? What to know. An algal bloom is turning the water brown off Seagate Beach and elsewhere along the Collier County coastline.