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.
Sketch released of North Fort Myers sexual battery suspect NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A sketch of a man accused of sexual battery and aggravated assault was released Wednesday. The man is armed and considered dangerous, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said. The incident took place around noon Saturday in a wooden area behind the RaceTrac on 3010 Pine Island Road. A silver-and-black Smith & Wesson 9 mm gun was […]
Rain soaks SWFL, causes flooding, blocks roads FORT MYERS, Fla. Scattered rain and storms associated with a tropical wave pose a threat for localized flooding across Southwest Florida on Friday. Flood watches are in effect for Lee and Charlotte counties until 8 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said. A flood watch is in effect until Saturday morning for Glades, Hendry and Collier […]
Evacuation happened in flash at Cape assisted living facility CAPE CORAL, Fla. It was a perfect illustration of why you plan for disaster. Staff needed only about 20 minutes to evacuate 24 residents — 22 of whom can’t walk on their own — as a Thursday afternoon brush fire threatened the Sunrise Community assisted living facility, Sunrise Program Support Assistant Darren Kenyon said. All of the […]
1 passenger killed in North Fort Myers hit-and-run NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. One person was killed Tuesday afternoon in an unusual hit-and-run near the intersection of Pine Island Road and Judd Creek Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Rachel Lowe, 44, of North Fort Myers, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was a passenger in the only vehicle involved in the incident, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]