Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile baseConstruction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB Would you be surprised to hear that turtles aren’t fans of sand castles?
BANYAN VILLAGE Parts of Hendry County affected by power outages Authorities are responding to a large-scale power outage in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
ESTERO One lane blocked due to crash on Corkscrew and TPI Rd. Estero Fire Rescue is on the scene of a car crash at Corkscrew Road and TPI Road.
FORT MYERS ‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic At a workshop Monday afternoon, the Fort Myers city council approved the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s request for additional land for future expansion.
ESTERO Attorneys meeting with landowners over BERT fallout If a railroad-turned bike path was cutting through your backyard, would you be concerned? Neighbors voiced their specific concerns Monday.
Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry.
Voters react to Glades Commissioner not living in his district Glades County District 1 Commissioner, Tony Whidden, doesn’t live in his district; and voters are not happy.
FGCU FGCU softball returns to NCAA Tournament after ASUN title FGCU softball wins the ASUN Tournament title and are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years.
NAPLES Naples police and fire rescue departments ask city council about hiring more staff The city of Naples Police and Fire-Rescue chiefs talked about the past, present, and future of their departments.
New Lee County teacher contract still doesn’t compete Last week, we told you how teachers and Lee County settled on contracts. Next, teachers will vote to approve the contract.
CAPE CORAL Well digging in Cape Coral soars amid water concerns A city’s water issue is coming to a head, and authorities said they are digging four times more than usual to keep the water flowing.
ESTERO Brush fire shuts down portion of Corkscrew Road in Estero Authorities are on the scene of a 15-acre brush fire in Estero, which is affecting traffic.
CAPE CORAL Skull discovered in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A skull has been found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB Would you be surprised to hear that turtles aren’t fans of sand castles?
BANYAN VILLAGE Parts of Hendry County affected by power outages Authorities are responding to a large-scale power outage in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
ESTERO One lane blocked due to crash on Corkscrew and TPI Rd. Estero Fire Rescue is on the scene of a car crash at Corkscrew Road and TPI Road.
FORT MYERS ‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic At a workshop Monday afternoon, the Fort Myers city council approved the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s request for additional land for future expansion.
ESTERO Attorneys meeting with landowners over BERT fallout If a railroad-turned bike path was cutting through your backyard, would you be concerned? Neighbors voiced their specific concerns Monday.
Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry.
Voters react to Glades Commissioner not living in his district Glades County District 1 Commissioner, Tony Whidden, doesn’t live in his district; and voters are not happy.
FGCU FGCU softball returns to NCAA Tournament after ASUN title FGCU softball wins the ASUN Tournament title and are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years.
NAPLES Naples police and fire rescue departments ask city council about hiring more staff The city of Naples Police and Fire-Rescue chiefs talked about the past, present, and future of their departments.
New Lee County teacher contract still doesn’t compete Last week, we told you how teachers and Lee County settled on contracts. Next, teachers will vote to approve the contract.
CAPE CORAL Well digging in Cape Coral soars amid water concerns A city’s water issue is coming to a head, and authorities said they are digging four times more than usual to keep the water flowing.
ESTERO Brush fire shuts down portion of Corkscrew Road in Estero Authorities are on the scene of a 15-acre brush fire in Estero, which is affecting traffic.
CAPE CORAL Skull discovered in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A skull has been found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
WASHINGTON (CNN) This is what the Surgeon General had to say about mask mandates US Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Sunday said a mask mandate would work best at local and state levels, casting doubt on how a national mandate would be enforced and saying that education is needed. As coronavirus cases surge across the US, the debate over whether to require Americans to wear a mask to slow the […]
CBS NEWS An asteroid traveled for 23 million years before crashing into Earth — and now scientists know where it came from A small asteroid crashed into Earth three years ago — and now scientists know where it came from. Researchers have traced the origins of the resulting rare meteorite fragments, which began the journey to Earth some 23 million years ago. The asteroid, called 2018 LA, shot across the sky like a fireball before landing in Botswana on […]
CBS NEWS Biden administration announces it intends to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars The Biden administration announced its intention Thursday to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, including menthol. “Banning menthol—the last allowable flavor—in cigarettes and banning all flavors in cigars will help save lives, particularly among those disproportionately affected by these deadly products. With these actions, the FDA will help significantly reduce youth initiation, increase the chances […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County has highest COVID-19 death rate in state, population age likely major factor More Floridians have died from the coronavirus than the number of fans who could fill all the seats at Hammond Field where the Minnesota Twins play their spring training games. According to the Florida Department of Health, 10,049 people have died from COVID-19 in the state, and the virus has become the deadliest in Charlotte […]
(AP) Biden picks regulator Michael Regan for EPA administrator President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday offered the leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency to Michael S. Regan, a North Carolina regulator who has made a name pursuing cleanups of industrial toxins and helping low-income and minority communities hit hardest by pollution. Biden’s selection of Regan, who leads his state’s environmental agency, was confirmed by two […]
LABELLE Suspect in LaBelle pawnshop robbery arrested An arrest was made Friday for the robbery of a LaBelle pawnshop, where guns were stolen and employees were tied up. Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms is leading the investigation of a robbery at Capital Pawn on Hickpochee Avenue around 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, where a robber got away with stolen guns and other […]
MANILA, Philippines (AP) Super typhoon slams into Philippines, 1 million evacuated A super typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines with ferocious winds early Sunday and about a million people have been evacuated in its projected path, including in the capital where the main international airport was ordered closed. “There are so many people who are really in vulnerable areas,” said Ricardo Jalad, who heads the government’s […]
CBS Sports 2020 Masters TV coverage, channel, schedule, live stream, watch online, golf tee times The most wonderful time of the golf season is here, even if it has come seven months later than we originally expected. The 2020 Masters wraps up Sunday, and this year’s event has been yet another star-studded affair at Augusta National Golf Club with a loaded field featuring most of the best golfers in the […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Attorney: Cruz to plead guilty to Parkland school massacre The gunman who killed 14 students and three staff members at a Parkland, Florida, high school will plead guilty to their murders, his attorneys said Friday, bringing some closure to a South Florida community more than three years after an attack that sparked a nationwide movement for gun control. The guilty plea would set up […]
Delta weakens to a post-tropical depression; new Atlantic disturbance to watch At 6 p.m. CDT on Friday, Hurricane Delta made landfall near Creole, Louisiana, with 100 mph sustained winds. Delta is the 10th named storm to make landfall in the United States this year, breaking the record for the most landfalls in recorded history. Since then, Delta has weakened to a post-tropical depression, and has maximum […]