OCALA Memorial held for migrant bus crash victims A memorial was held in Ocala Friday night after a bus crash left eight people dead and 45 injured this past Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
OCALA Memorial held for migrant bus crash victims A memorial was held in Ocala Friday night after a bus crash left eight people dead and 45 injured this past Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Mosquito control purchase of Pine Island airport moves forward, no need for rezoning PINE ISLAND Fla. The Lee County Mosquito Control recently got the OK to purchase the Woodstock Airport on Pine Island. Resident Mel Williamson enjoys the rural island, “nice quiet laid back neighborhood which is why we all live here, we all came here for that reason,” but that’s about to change, “this will certainly be […]
CAPE CORAL Battle over land comes to an end for people living on Matlacha Fueled by protests, passion and petitions, a year-long battle over five acres of land comes to an end. A judge recently dismissed a petition by people living on Matlacha and the local civic association. They wanted to overturn Cape Coral’s annexation of land on Pine Island Road, entering Matlacha. Cape Coral already owns the land, […]
CAPE CORAL SWFL gets sea legs at Outdoor Expo & Boat Show Southwest Florida residents can find a seaworthy ship Sunday at the Outdoor Expo & Boat Show. The expo takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the German American Social Club on 2101 SW Pine Island Road. More than 70 vendors will be at the event showcasing local craftsmanship, and fishing seminars are also […]
FORT MYERS Christmas toy drive Two therapy dogs are pairing with the American military veterans foundation to collect new, unwrapped toys for underprivileged kids and pets in Southwest Florida. Megan Contreras and Keith Campbell from the American Military Veterans Foundation joined us in studio to talk about the toy drive. Anyone interested can drop off toys at the following locations: […]
Mosquito control seeks to take over Pine Island airport to save tax dollars PINE ISLAND, Fla. It’s question of what’s worse, mosquitoes or helicopters flying from an airport to fight them. Lee County Mosquito Control seeks to move to the private Woodstock Airport on Pine Island to save money. The plan according to the district is to fly two helicopters from the airport to treat Pine Island. They […]
CAPTIVA 40-year-old man killed in boating incident in Pine Island Sound One person died in a boating incident in Pine Island Sound Sunday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC said Canaan Johnson, 40, of Fort Myers was thrown from his boat when the vessel hit a sandbar. Johnson was then struck by the boat and died from his injuries. The incident happened […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach Margaritaville developer to build affordable apartments Demolition crews are back on Fort Myers Beach clearing the way for Margaritaville, but big plans for the resort are going beyond the beach. The developer, TPI Hospitality Group, also wants to build affordable apartments for Margaritaville workers near Pine Ridge Road. Visitors in Fort Myers Beach are excited to hear Margaritaville is on the […]
Crash blocks Pine Island Road near Cape Coral city line NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A crash has blocked westbound Pine Island Road, the Florida Highway Patrol says. At least one person was hurt in the wreck near the intersection with Judd Creek Road, according to the FHP. That’s close to the Cape Coral city line. No further information was immediately available.
FORT MYERS PTA to hold vigils across state after Parkland school shooting People from across the state will come together to honor the 17 people who lost their lives in a shooting at a school in Parkland, according to a statement from the Florida Parent Teacher Association. The PTA announced the statewide vigil will take place at 7 p.m. at the following places: Alachua County Public School […]
Plastic pollution is increasing, killing marine life in Southwest Florida There’s more than just fish in the sea. Approximately 78 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean each year. MORE: Fort Myers Beach to move forward with plastic straw ban “It is everywhere. The more we look the more we find,” said Gretchen Lovewell, a program manager for Stranding Investigations at MOTE Marine Lab. […]