A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest FloridaNaples practice comes under fire from a former employee
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
Lee and Collier emergency officials warn residents to follow evacuation routes Each coastal county is broken up into several zones associated with flood risks. The categories start with “A” for barrier islands and low lying areas, and “F” for areas with least at risk of flooding.
FORT MYERS Jury recommends death for Wade Wilson The jury has recommended that double-murderer Wade Wilson should be sentenced to death for the 2019 killings of two Cape Coral women.
Charlotte County home prices slip in May while some areas retained strength Single-family homes for sale in Charlotte County experienced more price reductions in May, while in some areas selling prices remained steady. Meanwhile, condominium and townhome prices decreased amid rising HOAs based on assessments from hurricane damage coupled with an inventory buildup.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments tomorrow in penalty trial for man convicted of killing 5 women at Sebring bank A jury will decide whether the man convicted of killing five women at a Sebring bank should get life or death.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
Lee and Collier emergency officials warn residents to follow evacuation routes Each coastal county is broken up into several zones associated with flood risks. The categories start with “A” for barrier islands and low lying areas, and “F” for areas with least at risk of flooding.
FORT MYERS Jury recommends death for Wade Wilson The jury has recommended that double-murderer Wade Wilson should be sentenced to death for the 2019 killings of two Cape Coral women.
Charlotte County home prices slip in May while some areas retained strength Single-family homes for sale in Charlotte County experienced more price reductions in May, while in some areas selling prices remained steady. Meanwhile, condominium and townhome prices decreased amid rising HOAs based on assessments from hurricane damage coupled with an inventory buildup.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments tomorrow in penalty trial for man convicted of killing 5 women at Sebring bank A jury will decide whether the man convicted of killing five women at a Sebring bank should get life or death.
Images appear to show getaway driver in North Fort Myers robbery NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Surveillance photos were released Sunday of a man believed to have driven the getaway vehicle for the suspect in an April 15 robbery of a 70-year-old woman at Wal-Mart in North Fort Myers. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers also released additional photos of the truck the man is believed to have driven. The woman […]
Mandatory evacuations issued for parts of SWFL FORT MYERS, Fla. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Southwest Florida as Hurricane Irma draws near. Below is a county-by-county look at evacuation details. Click here to see a list of shelter openings: Lee County Zone B evacuations began Saturday morning. That zone covers areas south of the Caloosahatchee in Fort Myers and […]
Man attempts to lure Cape Coral teen into vehicle CAPE CORAL, Fla. A man is accused of trying to lure a boy into his vehicle Wednesday afternoon, the Cape Coral Police Department said. The incident took place at a bus stop at Santa Barbara Place and Southwest 13th Terrace. The man was driving an older green vehicle, police said. Police are increasing patrols in […]
Pine Island snowbirds reunite with Airman grandson at RSW SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. The surprise was sweeter than any Valentine’s Day candy could have been. Richard and Patricia France thought they’d be reuniting with friends when they pulled into the arrivals lane Tuesday at Southwest Florida International Airport. Instead, they saw their grandson, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Collin Yoder, standing outside the door. “All […]
Next phase of Cape utilities project to begin soon CAPE CORAL, Fla. The next major phase in the city’s Utilities Extension Project is set to begin in August. The $269 million “North 2” phase will force the owners of nearly 9,000 properties to pay thousands of dollars each as new water, sewer and irrigation lines are installed in an area north of Pine Island Road. […]
Woman, 70, robbed at North Fort Myers Wal-Mart NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A 70-year-old woman was robbed Saturday in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said. The woman suffered minor injuries from a fall after the suspect, who remains at large, allegedly snatched her purse just before 6 p.m. at the Wal-Mart on 545 Pine Island Road, according to Crime Stoppers. […]
Shoe chain Payless files for bankruptcy protection NEW YORK (AP) Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest retailer to succumb to increasing competition from online rivals like Amazon. The Topeka, Kansas-based retailer said Tuesday that it will be closing nearly 400 stores as part of the reorganization. It has over 4,400 stores in more than […]
Outdoor burning prohibited in Lehigh Acres LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. Setting any fires outdoors, except barbecues, is now against the law in Lehigh Acres. The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District voted Tuesday night to institute the temporary prohibition that nixes campfires, bonfires and trash burning, among other activities. The decision comes four days after a 400-acre brush fire destroyed four homes […]
2 hospitalized after Cape Coral crash CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two people, including a child, were hospitalized Tuesday night following a T-bone crash on Pine Island Road last night, the Cape Coral Police Department said. Police responded to the crash around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Pine Island Road. Jacqueline Maurer, 52, of Cape Coral, was making […]
CROW releases injured green sea turtle back into water SANIBEL, Fla. The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife helped a green sea turtle make it back into the water Friday. CROW officials saved a 5-year-old turtle who had been severely affected by red tide. The turtle was found in Pine Island Sound several weeks ago with buoyancy issues and has now fully recovered. “In a two month […]