Unlocking the secrets to super-aging Most people’s goal is to live long and in good health. Experts say it is possible to do both. In fact, more people are living at an advanced age with a good quality of life than ever before.
PORT CHARLOTTE Free legal help for Hurricane Ian survivors Maybe a contractor stole your money, you’re battling insurance or can’t find your important legal documents. Whatever it is, Florida Rural Legal Services can help, and they do it for free.
PORT CHARLOTTE Former Charlotte County MLB player accused of decades-long sexual abuse A woman is accusing a former Major League Baseball player from Charlotte County of sexually abusing her for years.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 arrested after road rage shooting in Lehigh Acres A person is fighting to recover after being shot in Lehigh Acres, and we now know that this was a road rage shooting.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee bridge: Timeline, traffic and 4th of July impact As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, construction on the Caloosahatchee River Bridge continues to progress ahead of schedule. According to the latest update from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 19th, the project is currently 103 days ahead of schedule.
Saw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments A new law is cracking down on saw palmetto berry bandits, who are known for stealing the berries and selling them by the pound.
Cape Coral removes ribbons honoring veterans from Jaycee Park People with the Support Jaycee Park organization are outraged after the ribbons and decorations they placed on trees in Jaycee Park were taken down by the City of Cape Coral.
WASHINGTON (AP) Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
NAPLES WINK News speaks with victim in Uber high speed chase The chase started on Davis Boulevard shortly after 2:30 A.M. On Sunday and ended on Goodlette-Frank Road.
FORT MYERS No plan for flooding relief on Palm Beach Blvd. until 2027 If you don’t like driving through flooded roads and you use Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers, it’ll be a while before there’s any relief.
Air show to brings in millions in revenue to Charlotte County There were 22,750 people from outside Charlotte County who attended the air show in November 2023, which produced an economic impact of $5,310,800, according to a study from Tallahassee-based market-research firm Downs & St. Germain.
SANIBEL Rescuers search for missing teen swimmer; woman who called 911 speaks out A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is circling over Blind Pass Beach in search of a missing teenage swimmer.
Benderson Development acquires retail center in Naples Built in 1994, Carillon Place is 92% leased and home to national retailers, such as Walmart Neighborhood Center, T.J. Maxx, Bealls, Ross, OfficeMax, DSW and Dollar Tree.
FORT MYERS Church van crashes into children’s bedroom in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has responded to a crash involving a church van that rammed into the children’s bedroom of a home.
ALVA Reward increased to $5K for info on Alva fatal hit-and-run driver The reward to find the driver behind the fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist in Alva has increased to $5,000 from $3,000.
Unlocking the secrets to super-aging Most people’s goal is to live long and in good health. Experts say it is possible to do both. In fact, more people are living at an advanced age with a good quality of life than ever before.
PORT CHARLOTTE Free legal help for Hurricane Ian survivors Maybe a contractor stole your money, you’re battling insurance or can’t find your important legal documents. Whatever it is, Florida Rural Legal Services can help, and they do it for free.
PORT CHARLOTTE Former Charlotte County MLB player accused of decades-long sexual abuse A woman is accusing a former Major League Baseball player from Charlotte County of sexually abusing her for years.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 arrested after road rage shooting in Lehigh Acres A person is fighting to recover after being shot in Lehigh Acres, and we now know that this was a road rage shooting.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee bridge: Timeline, traffic and 4th of July impact As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, construction on the Caloosahatchee River Bridge continues to progress ahead of schedule. According to the latest update from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on June 19th, the project is currently 103 days ahead of schedule.
Saw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments A new law is cracking down on saw palmetto berry bandits, who are known for stealing the berries and selling them by the pound.
Cape Coral removes ribbons honoring veterans from Jaycee Park People with the Support Jaycee Park organization are outraged after the ribbons and decorations they placed on trees in Jaycee Park were taken down by the City of Cape Coral.
WASHINGTON (AP) Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
NAPLES WINK News speaks with victim in Uber high speed chase The chase started on Davis Boulevard shortly after 2:30 A.M. On Sunday and ended on Goodlette-Frank Road.
FORT MYERS No plan for flooding relief on Palm Beach Blvd. until 2027 If you don’t like driving through flooded roads and you use Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers, it’ll be a while before there’s any relief.
Air show to brings in millions in revenue to Charlotte County There were 22,750 people from outside Charlotte County who attended the air show in November 2023, which produced an economic impact of $5,310,800, according to a study from Tallahassee-based market-research firm Downs & St. Germain.
SANIBEL Rescuers search for missing teen swimmer; woman who called 911 speaks out A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is circling over Blind Pass Beach in search of a missing teenage swimmer.
Benderson Development acquires retail center in Naples Built in 1994, Carillon Place is 92% leased and home to national retailers, such as Walmart Neighborhood Center, T.J. Maxx, Bealls, Ross, OfficeMax, DSW and Dollar Tree.
FORT MYERS Church van crashes into children’s bedroom in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has responded to a crash involving a church van that rammed into the children’s bedroom of a home.
ALVA Reward increased to $5K for info on Alva fatal hit-and-run driver The reward to find the driver behind the fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist in Alva has increased to $5,000 from $3,000.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Golisano Children’s Hospital patients get break from reality with toy cars Golisano Children’s Hospital teamed up with local businesses to bring kid-sized Mustangs, Broncos and Mercedes for them to drive around the hospital. It was a gift not just for the children but for their parents too. Amy Burge would do anything to hear and see her son happy every day. “Days like today are amazing,” […]
FORT MYERS Miracle Monday: Lemon the dog brightens Golisano patients’ days A dog named Lemon spends her days squeezing the most joy possible out of every day at Golisano Children’s Hospital and lifting young patients’ spirits.
Report: baby suffered seizure after being shaken violently by father A baby was shaken so aggressively by his father that he suffered a seizure.
SOUTH FORT MYERS NICU, pediatric ICU returns to Golisano after Ian The babies are back. Dozens of children are at Golisano Children’s Hospital after they were evacuated when the storm knocked out water pressure in the hospital. The babies were sent to medical facilities across the state while Lee Health got back on its feet. Within 36 hours, Golisano Children’s Hospital evacuated its entire NICU and […]
FORT MYERS Miracle Monday: 9-year-old Golisano cancer patient interviews his doctor One outgoing 9-year-old boy being treated for a rare form of cancer at Golisano Children’s Hospital grabbed a microphone and interviewed his pediatric oncologist about the treatment process.
FORT MYERS Football star from South Fort Myers High overcomes blood disorder A football star from South Fort Myers High School is sharing his story of recovery after he was sidelined the summer of his junior year due to a blood disorder.
Miracle Monday: South Fort Myers HS student marks the end of chemo What better way to celebrate Miracle Monday than with a 15-year-old named Heaven Johnson, who marked the end of chemo?
Baby recovering after suffering 2 brain bleeds, father arrested A baby who was violently shaken and suffered a bleed in his brain continues to recover in a hospital. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Nathan Stone, 22, lost his temper while caring for his son.
NAPLES Childhood cancer survivor gives out iPads to Golisano patients A childhood cancer survivor uses his Manchester Foundation to ensure kids stay connected with family and friends during cancer treatment at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
FORT MYERS Robots being put to work in childrens’ operating rooms With four arms, swivel wrists and super-human vision, robots are a welcome addition to the O-R. Its expertise is in working in small spaces and accessing hard-to-reach places.