Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good startWater contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
NORTH NAPLES Water contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks With the record amount of rain we received, some people in Southwest Florida have struggled with an issue that isn’t visible to the eye, like street flooding.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
NORTH NAPLES Water contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks With the record amount of rain we received, some people in Southwest Florida have struggled with an issue that isn’t visible to the eye, like street flooding.
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.
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 […]