Hundreds participate in 33rd annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom SwimBoil water notice improving, yet remains frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July
Hundreds participate in 33rd annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim Hundreds jumped into the Charlotte Harbor for the county’s annual freedom swim to beat the heat. Brave souls swam the 1.5-mile stretch to celebrate America’s birthday.
FORT MYERS Boil water notice improving, yet remains frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice.
CAPE CORAL Propane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral This afternoon, the Red White & Boom Fourth of July event in Cape Coral is all clear after one of the vending trucks leaked propane.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County celebrating Fourth of July despite heat advisory The heat advisory in Charlotte County is not stopping folks from celebrating the Fourth of July, but they are making sure to hear light colors like red, white and blue and, most importantly, carrying water.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers holds Freedom Fest for 4th of July Free live music, food vendors and more activities will be found throughout the downtown Fort Myers River District on the evening of July 4.
FORT MYERS BEACH Independence Day on Fort Myers Beach Despite the damage caused by Ian, many people chose to celebrate their Fourth of July on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK NEWS Excessive salt intake linked to serious health issues There is a link between high sodium intake and serious health issues, as 90% of Americans consume too much salt.
NAPLES 4th of July festivities in downtown Naples There’s a fireworks show being launched from a barge just north of the Naples Pier, but the celebration started with a parade through downtown Naples this morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday.
FORT MYERS Hot Dogs for Heroes benefits vets through odd American tradition Some things just go hand in hand, like a hot dog and the Fourth of July — so much so that hot dog-eating contests have become the norm on this American holiday.
SANIBEL Sanibel Police Chief: crews now in recovery mode for missing teen swimmer The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel has resumed on Thursday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Heat exhaustion versus heat stroke; spotting the difference People aren’t the only ones who have problems dealing with excessive heat. The Weather Authority has advice for protecting your pets too.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral runners compete in Freedom 5K Race A 4th of July tradition continues in Southwest Florida as residents of Cape Coral competed during the annual Freedom 5K Race.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl downgraded to Cat 2 storm; impacts Cayman Islands as Cat 3 The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl as it moves in the direction of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Hundreds participate in 33rd annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim Hundreds jumped into the Charlotte Harbor for the county’s annual freedom swim to beat the heat. Brave souls swam the 1.5-mile stretch to celebrate America’s birthday.
FORT MYERS Boil water notice improving, yet remains frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice.
CAPE CORAL Propane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral This afternoon, the Red White & Boom Fourth of July event in Cape Coral is all clear after one of the vending trucks leaked propane.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County celebrating Fourth of July despite heat advisory The heat advisory in Charlotte County is not stopping folks from celebrating the Fourth of July, but they are making sure to hear light colors like red, white and blue and, most importantly, carrying water.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers holds Freedom Fest for 4th of July Free live music, food vendors and more activities will be found throughout the downtown Fort Myers River District on the evening of July 4.
FORT MYERS BEACH Independence Day on Fort Myers Beach Despite the damage caused by Ian, many people chose to celebrate their Fourth of July on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK NEWS Excessive salt intake linked to serious health issues There is a link between high sodium intake and serious health issues, as 90% of Americans consume too much salt.
NAPLES 4th of July festivities in downtown Naples There’s a fireworks show being launched from a barge just north of the Naples Pier, but the celebration started with a parade through downtown Naples this morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday.
FORT MYERS Hot Dogs for Heroes benefits vets through odd American tradition Some things just go hand in hand, like a hot dog and the Fourth of July — so much so that hot dog-eating contests have become the norm on this American holiday.
SANIBEL Sanibel Police Chief: crews now in recovery mode for missing teen swimmer The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel has resumed on Thursday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Heat exhaustion versus heat stroke; spotting the difference People aren’t the only ones who have problems dealing with excessive heat. The Weather Authority has advice for protecting your pets too.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral runners compete in Freedom 5K Race A 4th of July tradition continues in Southwest Florida as residents of Cape Coral competed during the annual Freedom 5K Race.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl downgraded to Cat 2 storm; impacts Cayman Islands as Cat 3 The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl as it moves in the direction of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Man accused of armed robberies in Cape Coral, south Fort Myers CAPE CORAL, Fla. A man arrested in connection to an armed robbery in south Fort Myers has been linked to another in Cape Coral. Robert Lambertson, 40, of the 1300 block of Southwest 14th Terrace in Cape Coral, is accused of robbing the Perkins restaurant on 14801 S. Tamiami Trail and a 7-Eleven on 12 NE Pine Island […]
At least 1 dead in Pine Island Road crash CAPE CORAL, Fla. At least one person was killed Friday afternoon in a crash that temporarily closed Pine Island Road in both directions, the Cape Coral Police Department said. The wreck took place near the intersection with Hancock Creek South Boulevard not far from North Fort Myers, according to police, who are asking drivers to […]
2 arrested after ramming into LCSO detective’s patrol car NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. At least one detective sustained minor injuries after a suspect struck a law enforcement vehicle, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Detectives approached a wanted suspect at around 1:30 p.m. at a WalMart on 545 Pine Island Road sitting in the passenger side of a vehicle, deputies said. The driver of the […]
Crash blocks Pine Island Road in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. A crash blocked Pine Island Road in an area between Chiquita Boulevard and Veterans Parkway, the Cape Coral Police Department said. Eastbound lanes reopened roughly an hour after the wreck took place Tuesday on the 2100 block near the German American Social Club, but westbound lanes remain closed. No further information is immediately […]
Lee County offers free weekend parking, swimming for National Parks & Recreation Month FORT MYERS, Fla. Various Lee County Parks and Recreation centers will offer free swimming or parking this weekend to celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month. Regional Parks Lakes Regional Park at 7330 Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers Manatee Park at 10901 Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park at 17980 Palm Beach Blvd. Caloosahatchee Regional Park […]
Debris drop off location available for Cape Coral residents CAPE CORAL, Fla. It could take weeks for the county to cleanup debris after Hurricane Irma, but some residents have found a faster solution. Cape Coral resident Brian Lockner made his fourth and final trip Wednesday to the Cape Coral Debris Dump Site off of Andalusia Boulevard and Pine Island Road. “We’re happy. Got the yard […]
2 arrested after striking LCSO patrol car NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A 21-year-old man was arrested Friday after striking a patrol vehicle, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. Donald Wynn, of Fort Myers, was accused of driving away from detectives after they approached his vehicle at the WalMart on 545 Pine Island Road, deputies said. Wynn crashed into two separate patrol cars that […]
Storm debris removal to begin Monday in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. Hurricane Irma debris removal begins Monday for city residents. Below are guidelines from the city manager’s office to help collection happen more quickly: Storm debris will be picked up separately from household trash and recycling. Trash pickup began this week and Waste Pro will begin picking up recycling along with household trash […]
New businesses prompt Pine Island Road traffic concerns CAPE CORAL, Fla. Business is booming on Pine Island Road. The city’s first Aldi discount grocery store will soon open next to Bed Bath and Beyond in the Northpoint Shopping Center on the 1800 block of Northeast Pine Island Road. Several new businesses have either opened or are under construction around a Sam’s Club location […]
Outages dwindle, but power still off to 34,760 in SWFL FORT MYERS, Fla. Power has been restored in several parts of Southwest Florida, the Lee County Electric Cooperative said Wednesday morning. Still, 12,900 LCEC and 21,860 Florida Power and Light customers remain in the dark. Most of those LCEC customers are in Immokalee, Lehigh Acres and the southern part of the region, the utility said. Power was restored to […]