FDOT to announce solution to make State Road 82 safer3 accused of animal cruelty in Naples, after trying to sell puppies on beach
FORT MYERS FDOT to announce solution to make State Road 82 safer Known as a death trap, the public will find out what the solution is to make State Road 82 safer this week.
NAPLES 3 accused of animal cruelty in Naples, after trying to sell puppies on beach The Naples Police Department arrested three people for allegedly attempting to sell puppies on the beach, subjecting them to extreme heat.
CAPE CORAL Contractor accused of stealing money after not completing work in Cape Coral A contractor has been arrested after allegedly taking money from customers for dock work that was never completed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS School supply donation drive to be held by the Heights Foundation Center Going back to school can be stressful for students and parents alike, as the cost of supplies can cause a financial burden.
Applicant seeks rezoning for future retail plaza serving Burnt Store corridor Pirate Harbor resident William Fischer seeks to rezone his 40 acres so he can bring a supermarket and possible urgent care facility to the Burnt Store corridor, which runs between U.S. 41 in Punta Gorda and Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.
WINK NEWS Gas continues to squeeze Floridians as prices jump $.18 The cost at the gas pump continues to go higher, as Floridians experience an increase in prices of around 18 cents per gallon.
FORT MYERS McGregor to receive a makeover in pavement project Repairing failing infrastructure is what Fort Myers Councilman Liston Bochette says the McGregor Boulevard construction job is really about.
Experience glamping in Southwest Florida A family camping trip sounds great in theory; however, in Southwest Florida, the heat and mugginess will dampen plans.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Beryl moves through Texas, bringing heavy rainfall The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Tropical Storm Beryl as it makes it way through Texas.
the weather authority Heat advisory with isolated storms for your Monday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated showers throughout Monday with high temperatures impacting Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda’s Waterfront Hotel is set for demolition After months of delays, walls, and rooms filled with asbestos, the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel is set to finally begin its interior demolition.
THE TROPICS Beryl continues toward the Texas coast; expected to strengthen Tropical Storm Beryl has reached Texas and is moving West North-West at 10 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl is centered around Matagorda, Texas, as of the 11:00 a.m. update on Sunday.
NORTH FORT MYERS Car found upside down in North Fort Myers canal The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving a turned-over car in a shallow canal.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crash leaves pedestrian with partial amputation A pedestrian was severely injured after being struck by a motorcycle carrying two riders in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 1 injured after Tesla crashes into oil truck One person is injured after a Tesla crashed into an oil tanker Saturday night.
FORT MYERS FDOT to announce solution to make State Road 82 safer Known as a death trap, the public will find out what the solution is to make State Road 82 safer this week.
NAPLES 3 accused of animal cruelty in Naples, after trying to sell puppies on beach The Naples Police Department arrested three people for allegedly attempting to sell puppies on the beach, subjecting them to extreme heat.
CAPE CORAL Contractor accused of stealing money after not completing work in Cape Coral A contractor has been arrested after allegedly taking money from customers for dock work that was never completed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS School supply donation drive to be held by the Heights Foundation Center Going back to school can be stressful for students and parents alike, as the cost of supplies can cause a financial burden.
Applicant seeks rezoning for future retail plaza serving Burnt Store corridor Pirate Harbor resident William Fischer seeks to rezone his 40 acres so he can bring a supermarket and possible urgent care facility to the Burnt Store corridor, which runs between U.S. 41 in Punta Gorda and Pine Island Road in Cape Coral.
WINK NEWS Gas continues to squeeze Floridians as prices jump $.18 The cost at the gas pump continues to go higher, as Floridians experience an increase in prices of around 18 cents per gallon.
FORT MYERS McGregor to receive a makeover in pavement project Repairing failing infrastructure is what Fort Myers Councilman Liston Bochette says the McGregor Boulevard construction job is really about.
Experience glamping in Southwest Florida A family camping trip sounds great in theory; however, in Southwest Florida, the heat and mugginess will dampen plans.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Beryl moves through Texas, bringing heavy rainfall The Weather Authority continues its coverage of Tropical Storm Beryl as it makes it way through Texas.
the weather authority Heat advisory with isolated storms for your Monday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated showers throughout Monday with high temperatures impacting Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda’s Waterfront Hotel is set for demolition After months of delays, walls, and rooms filled with asbestos, the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel is set to finally begin its interior demolition.
THE TROPICS Beryl continues toward the Texas coast; expected to strengthen Tropical Storm Beryl has reached Texas and is moving West North-West at 10 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl is centered around Matagorda, Texas, as of the 11:00 a.m. update on Sunday.
NORTH FORT MYERS Car found upside down in North Fort Myers canal The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving a turned-over car in a shallow canal.
FORT MYERS Motorcycle crash leaves pedestrian with partial amputation A pedestrian was severely injured after being struck by a motorcycle carrying two riders in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS 1 injured after Tesla crashes into oil truck One person is injured after a Tesla crashed into an oil tanker Saturday night.
(CNN) How to help victims and families of Surfside building collapse Rescue workers are digging through rubble and debris looking for signs of life after Thursday morning’s building collapse in the town of Surfside, just north of Miami, Florida. Around 1:30 a.m., an estimated 55 condominiums fell to the ground, most of them with residents asleep inside. As families wait in agony for updates on missing loved […]
LONDON (AP) British surge seen as warning on omicron but responses vary Spiraling infections in Britain driven in part by the new omicron variant of the coronavirus rattled many in Europe on Thursday, fueling a familiar dread that tighter restrictions will scuttle holiday plans again this year. Much remains unknown about omicron, but increasingly officials are warning that at the very least it appears more transmissible than the delta […]
TALLAHASSEE Senate signs off on bills targeting Disney Bolstering Gov. Ron DeSantis’ grudge match against one of the state’s largest employers, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed two bills targeting Walt Disney Co. after the theme-park giant condemned a controversial new law that restricts discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. The Senate quickly passed the bills after DeSantis on Tuesday […]
MIAMI (AP) Miami-Dade mayor defies state, mandates masks to curb spread Masks will again be required at indoor county facilities in Florida’s populous Miami-Dade following new federal guidance recommending that even people vaccinated against COVID-19 should wear facial coverings indoors. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the decision is a response to the surge in new cases and hospitalizations. The mayor didn’t announce any mandates for businesses […]
NEW YORK (AP) Time’s Up leader resigns after criticism about Cuomo ties The leader of Time’s Up, the #MeToo-era organization founded by Hollywood women to fight sexual harassment, resigned under fire Monday for advising Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration behind the scenes in its effort to discredit one of Cuomo’s accusers. Time’s Up said in a tweet that it agreed with Roberta Kaplan that stepping down as chair […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden wants $33B more to help Ukraine battle Russia President Joe Biden asked Congress on Thursday for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine fend off Russia’s invasion, a signal that the U.S. is prepared to mount a robust, long-term campaign to bolster Kyiv and weaken Moscow as the bloody war enters its third month with no sign of abating. Biden’s latest proposal — […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden sounds alarm about global democracy at virtual summit President Joe Biden sounded an alarm about a global slide among democratic institutions Thursday as he convened the first White House Summit for Democracy. He called for world leaders to “lock arms” to strengthen democracies and demonstrate their worth in a changing world. Biden called it a critical moment for fellow leaders to redouble their efforts to […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Biden pushes economic, security aims as he ends SKorea visit President Joe Biden tended to both business and security interests Sunday as he wrapped up a three-day trip to South Korea, first showcasing Hyundai’s pledge to invest at least $10 billion in the United States and later mingling with troops at a nearby military base. Biden’s visit to Osan Air Base, where thousands of U.S. […]
NEW YORK (AP) Joan Didion, peerless prose stylist, dies at 87 Joan Didion, the revered author and essayist whose precise social and personal commentary in such classics as “The White Album” and “The Year of Magical Thinking” made her a uniquely clear-eyed critic of turbulent times, has died. She was 87. Didion’s publisher Penguin Random House announced the author’s death on Thursday. She died from complications […]
FORT MYERS Church coalition vaccinating underserved communities Black and Hispanic people are less likely to visit centrally located sites to get a COVID-19 vaccine, due to factors ranging from a lack of transportation to a lack of trust in the government. So now churches in our community have created a partnership to help ease anxieties. They are targeting certain zip codes, specifically […]