The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boatFC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boat A great day to celebrate dad. Drier weather with temps topping out in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
NAPLES FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors FC Naples, the USL League One soccer club, debuted its name, crest and colors Saturday morning.
NAPLES Fire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience Children learned how to put out fires from real-life firefighters and got tips on how to stay under the flames with the help of Tank the K9.
PORT CHARLOTTE New video: Search continues for Metro Diner tip jar thief Someone stole a tip jar meant to help a mom with her baby in the NICU. Now, the restaurant is asking for help finding the guy who did it.
FORT MYERS Right lane cleared on Edison Bridge after hit-and-run crash The Fort Myers police department has confirmed this is a hit-and-run crash, and there are no reported injuries at this time.
CAPE CORAL The Weather Authority’s Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt speaks at Cape Coral Hurricane Expo Meet Matt Devitt, pick up a WINK Hurricane Guide and rain gauge at the Cape Coral Hurricane Expo.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms, mostly cloudy skies, below averages temperatures Signs of improvement in your weekend weather forecast, but some lingering tropical moisture means scattered storms.
FORT MYERS Businesses struggling to stay open in downtown Fort Myers Snowbird season is over, traffic is a mess from the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and the new parking system isn’t exactly perfect in downtown Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH New numbers show open hotel rooms in parts of Lee County are low Lee County released new data this week on how different areas in the county are bouncing back after Ian by looking at how many hotels have reopened since the storm.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lake Okeechobee on the rise after recent tropical moisture, days of rain Lake O’s water level has gone up by half a foot over the last several days due to the drenching the southern part of the state has received.
SOUTH FORT MYERS South Fort Myers neighborhood tired of dealing with flooding Residents in a south Fort Myers neighborhood had water going up to their garages after the downpour ended.
Tech-less program helping to keep Charlotte County students engaged The Charlotte County School District is pioneering a unique approach to make summer learning more engaging.
SAN CARLOS PARK Sewage overflows due to rain in San Carlos Park Many in San Carlos Park are worried about the water being hazardous for kids.
Fort Myers City Council extends contract with Edison Restaurant Bringing a restaurant loved by the community back to life. Last year, Fort Myers City Council hoped to save the Edison Restaurant.
PARKLAND Demolishing Marjory Stoneman Douglas High begins For six years, time stood still inside the 1200 building of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, and on Friday, the site where 17 people were massacred is getting torn down.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boat A great day to celebrate dad. Drier weather with temps topping out in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
NAPLES FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors FC Naples, the USL League One soccer club, debuted its name, crest and colors Saturday morning.
NAPLES Fire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience Children learned how to put out fires from real-life firefighters and got tips on how to stay under the flames with the help of Tank the K9.
PORT CHARLOTTE New video: Search continues for Metro Diner tip jar thief Someone stole a tip jar meant to help a mom with her baby in the NICU. Now, the restaurant is asking for help finding the guy who did it.
FORT MYERS Right lane cleared on Edison Bridge after hit-and-run crash The Fort Myers police department has confirmed this is a hit-and-run crash, and there are no reported injuries at this time.
CAPE CORAL The Weather Authority’s Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt speaks at Cape Coral Hurricane Expo Meet Matt Devitt, pick up a WINK Hurricane Guide and rain gauge at the Cape Coral Hurricane Expo.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms, mostly cloudy skies, below averages temperatures Signs of improvement in your weekend weather forecast, but some lingering tropical moisture means scattered storms.
FORT MYERS Businesses struggling to stay open in downtown Fort Myers Snowbird season is over, traffic is a mess from the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and the new parking system isn’t exactly perfect in downtown Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH New numbers show open hotel rooms in parts of Lee County are low Lee County released new data this week on how different areas in the county are bouncing back after Ian by looking at how many hotels have reopened since the storm.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lake Okeechobee on the rise after recent tropical moisture, days of rain Lake O’s water level has gone up by half a foot over the last several days due to the drenching the southern part of the state has received.
SOUTH FORT MYERS South Fort Myers neighborhood tired of dealing with flooding Residents in a south Fort Myers neighborhood had water going up to their garages after the downpour ended.
Tech-less program helping to keep Charlotte County students engaged The Charlotte County School District is pioneering a unique approach to make summer learning more engaging.
SAN CARLOS PARK Sewage overflows due to rain in San Carlos Park Many in San Carlos Park are worried about the water being hazardous for kids.
Fort Myers City Council extends contract with Edison Restaurant Bringing a restaurant loved by the community back to life. Last year, Fort Myers City Council hoped to save the Edison Restaurant.
PARKLAND Demolishing Marjory Stoneman Douglas High begins For six years, time stood still inside the 1200 building of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, and on Friday, the site where 17 people were massacred is getting torn down.
Police investigate stranger danger report in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. A suspicious man is accused of trying to lure two boys into his car near the 4300 block of Southwest 26th Avenue Friday night, Cape Coral Police said. Two brothers were playing basketball outside of their home when a man driving a white four door Sedan approached them, police said. The man told the boys […]
Lee County among few burn ban holdouts FORT MYERS, Fla. Lee County remains an exception to the rule. Municipalities across Southwest Florida have issued burn bans in an effort to prevent fires that have ravaged the area, but Lee County isn’t one of them. A burn ban would prohibit outdoor burning, including campfires, bonfires and trash burning. Enacting a burn ban requires […]
ATHENS, Greece Dozens killed as fires rage around Athens, Greece Twin wildfires raging through popular seaside areas near the Greek capital have torched homes, cars and forests and killed at least 49 people, authorities said Tuesday, raising the death toll after rescue crews reported finding the bodies of more than 20 people huddled together near a beach. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports the fires […]
Cape Coral mulls $63 million bike, pedestrian safety project CAPE CORAL, Fla. The city is considering how to pay for a $63 million plan to address one of its most ignominious distinctions. The Cape Coral-Fort Myers area was recently named the most dangerous for pedestrians in the country. City Council is mulling the addition of 200 miles of sidewalks and bike paths. “It is […]
Cape Coral man accused of prescription fraud CAPE CORAL, Fla. A 47-year-old man was arrested for allegedly forging fake prescriptions, the Cape Coral Police Department said. John Dimaria, of 2801 S.W. 29th Court, is facing fraud and drug possession charges for using his children’s names to acquire prescription drugs to sell, police said. The pharmacist at the CVS at 1611 N.E. Pine […]
Manasota Key homes damaged after possible tornado ENGLEWOOD, Fla. Several homes and condominiums on Manasota Key were damaged in the wake of a possible tornado Monday night, a Charlotte County emergency official said. Two people sustained minor injuries but refused treatment, Charlotte County Fire and EMS spokeswoman Dee Hawkins-Garland said. Part of North Beach Road was blocked, and trees and power lines were […]
Elderly man hospitalized after Cape Coral crash CAPE CORAL, Fla. A man was hospitalized Friday following a Saturday morning along Pine Island Road near Hibiscus Drive, the Cape Coral Police Department said. Police responded to the crash around 9:20 a.m. A Kia Soul driven by 81 year-old Thomas Hierspiel turned in front of a Kia Sedona minivan driven by Linda Diane Long, […]
Manager skips town, allegedly takes Bookelia trailer park cash BOOKELIA, Fla. – Tenants at the Palms at Pine Island said a manager skipped town with their money before providing them with receipts, leaving them without recourse.
100-plus vendors coming to Cape seafood, music fest CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Attendees can enjoy live music and food from more than 100 vendors this weekend at Clam Jam Seafood & Music Festival. The festival will happen through the weekend. It runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the German American Social Club on […]
Lawmakers to hear ‘Camo Alert’ proposal from veterans group CAPE CORAL, Fla. The creation of an alert system for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder will be the subject of discussion among community leaders Wednesday. “Camo Alerts” would be similar to AMBER and Silver Alerts and would inform the public about a missing person with post-traumatic stress disorder. U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney, state Sen. […]