Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crashLocals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
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 Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Mulch fire sparks again at MW Horticulture in North Fort Myers Firefighters have contained a mulch fire that flared up early Friday at MW Horticulture in North Fort Myers. Flames and smoke were visible for a couple of hours at the facility, which is near southbound I-75 and just north of Bayshore Road. No road closures were reported with this flare-up. This is the third time […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County files foreclosure lawsuit against MW Horticulture Lee County has filed a foreclosure lien against MW Horticulture Recycling. The county filed the lien against MW Horticulture at its North Fort Myers property off I-75 and Bayshore Road. The foreclosure dates back to April 30. The county said it’s a result of “code enforcement violations.” Several fires have broken out at the property […]
NORTH FORT MYERS MW Horticulture says mulch flare-up in North Fort Myers caused smoke, no flames Firefighters contained a mulch flare-up at MW Horticulture in North Fort Myers Monday night. Denise Houghtaling with M.W. Horticulture confirmed there the visible smoke coming from the North Fort Mys facility was due to a small hot spot. Houghtaling said there were no flames and said this kind of flare-up is typical of mulch piles […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Neighbors fed up with smoke from MW Horticulture fires Another fire was burning Monday at MW Horticulture in North Fort Myers, the most recent of several fires at the business in the last year. The smoke got so bad at one point Monday that the Florida Highway Patrol was forced to shut down I-75, and neighbors are fed up. “The smell of that all […]
LEE COUNTY MW Horticulture VP believes multiple fires are the work of an arsonist For years we have been reporting on fires breaking out at MW Horticulture in North Fort Myers. Videos of flames and smoke at the site show separate occasions ranging from October 2018 to just this past Sunday. Now, the owner thinks some of the fires are arson. Neighbors say there are too many fires to […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS San Carlos fire issues ‘stop work order’ for MW Horticulture in south Fort Myers UPDATE: The San Carlos Park Fire District issued a “stop work order” on Monday to MW Horticulture Recycling following the Sunday fire. The order has been issued for all incoming debris and products but does not prevent the processing, shipping or selling of products currently on site. The order will remain in effect until the site […]
NORTH FORT MYERS I-75 blocked off due to smoke from MW Horticulture fire Bayshore Fire & Rescue crews are at a mulch fire at the property of MW Horticulture Recycling just off I-75 in North Fort Myers. Lanes going both north and south on I-75 are blocked as smoke from the fire has reduced vision for drivers. Southbound I-75 traffic is being diverted at Tuckers Grade Exit 158. […]
FORT MYERS Mulch fire at MW Horticulture could reduce visibility along I-75 in North Fort Myers A mulch fire broke out at MW Horticulture in North Fort Myers on Wednesday and is still burning as of Thursday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol sent out a travel advisory warning about the massive mulch fire burning along I-75 near Bayshore Road, where you could see the flames from the interstate. Troopers warned that the […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Lee County commissioners take steps to file suit against MW Horticulture The Lee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to authorize the Lee County Attorney’s Office to file an emergency lawsuit in Circuit Court to bring MW Horticulture into compliance with regulations in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. The vote, which happened at the regularly scheduled Board meeting, […]
NORTH FORT MYERS MW Horticulture seeks extension to clear debris, misses Thursday deadline Will a local company get another chance Thursday is the deadline for MW Horticulture Recycling Facility to get rid of a mulch pile sitting at its sit in North Fort Myers. But a few hours ago, MW Horticulture requested two more months to get rid of the debris from Hurricane Irma. Now, MW Horticulture is […]