NAPLES Police searching for missing Naples teen The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is searching for a Naples teenager who was reported missing last week.
NORTH FORT MYERS Shell Factory in North Fort Myers closes A landmark in the Southwest Florida community for decades has officially closed its doors over the weekend.
FORT MYERS Truck fire on I-75 in Fort Myers closes 2 lanes The Florida Highway Patrol has reported a truck fire on the shoulder lane of Interstate 75 in Fort Myers.
Steinhatchee Gov. DeSantis provides updates on Hurricane Helene recovery Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Steinhatchee.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Isolated rain and storms for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms following a dry and sunny start to your Monday.
Charlotte County allowing temporary RVs and mobile homes after Hurricane Helene Charlotte County is now allowing people to live in an RV or mobile home on their property for the next three years.
Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
NAPLES Police searching for missing Naples teen The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is searching for a Naples teenager who was reported missing last week.
NORTH FORT MYERS Shell Factory in North Fort Myers closes A landmark in the Southwest Florida community for decades has officially closed its doors over the weekend.
FORT MYERS Truck fire on I-75 in Fort Myers closes 2 lanes The Florida Highway Patrol has reported a truck fire on the shoulder lane of Interstate 75 in Fort Myers.
Steinhatchee Gov. DeSantis provides updates on Hurricane Helene recovery Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Steinhatchee.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Isolated rain and storms for your Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms following a dry and sunny start to your Monday.
Charlotte County allowing temporary RVs and mobile homes after Hurricane Helene Charlotte County is now allowing people to live in an RV or mobile home on their property for the next three years.
Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
(CNN) SpaceX launch as Cape Canaveral scrubbed due to weather UPDATE: Wednesday’s launch was scrubbed due to weather. SpaceX said on Twitter “Standing down today due to weather; backup launch opportunity is tomorrow at 6:01 p.m.” ——- Nickelodeon’s green slime will soon ooze its way onto the International Space Station. In the name of STEM education, the children’s television network is launching a publicity campaign […]
WINK SPORTS FSW basketball player from Africa rising in sport he started four years ago Mohamed Sylla, a Freshman FSW basketball player, didn’t always know basketball was a realm he could compete in — or even be dominant in. Africa native Sylla was playing sports out in a field more often than on a court. “It’s Africa. We all know how Africa is,” Sylla said. “It wasn’t easy. It was […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County schools settles class action lawsuit. What it means for non-English-speaking students Students sued the Collier County School District. The two sides just settled the class action lawsuit and it did not cost the district a dime. Nehemy Antoine came to Naples from Haiti four years ago. He was just in time for highschool. “I was excited, you know?” he said. “I was going to get into […]
These 2 women are the first sisters ever to become U.S. Army generals The U.S. Army has plenty of famous examples of generals who were brothers. But sisters? Now that’s another story. Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and younger sister Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi became what the Army believes to be the first pair of sister generals. Because women sometimes change their last names after marriage, the Army would […]
FORT MYERS Games scheduled as planned while local referees, Lee County schools attempt to reach pay agreement Student athletes across SWFL are gearing up for Friday night football. “It’s more than just a game, it’s a livelihood,” said strong side tackle, Tommy Sciarrone. Sciarrone’s junior season is just days away. But much of the conversation leading up to the season has not focused on the game itself. “If you don’t have referees […]
(AP) IOC senior member: Three months to decide fate of Tokyo Olympics Dick Pound, the longest-serving member of the IOC, estimates there’s a three-month window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics, which are being threatened by the fast-spreading virus from China. Pound, in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, did not sound alarmist. But he did speak frankly about the risks facing the Olympics, […]
MEXICO CITY (AP) Mexican wrestlers thrill public at historic Metro station Tinieblas, one of the grandmasters of Mexican wrestling, looked on from a stage over the weekend as lucha libre wrestlers put on a free show for spectators at the open air plaza of Metro Insurgentes. The young men donned studded collars, devil horns, masks and —of course— tight pants as they hurled insults, kicked one […]
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) He’s fought COVID-19 for months. Can he ever really beat it? Larry Brown had been on a ventilator for 37 days. Nurses periodically turned the 45-year-old former Indiana State football player onto his stomach to help him breathe. Though sedated, he had tried to pull off the equipment keeping him alive, so his arms were strapped down. But Brown’s lungs were filling with fluid, and doctors […]
FORT MYERS Special fundraiser in Fort Myers helps 7-year-old leukemia patient Adyn Pickett is fighting for his life tonight. The 7-year-old boy has leukemia and this is the third time he has had it. Right now, an event is raising money to help Adyn’s family pay the outrageous costs of his treatment. The thought of having a child with cancer is gut-wrenching for James Pickett. But, […]
The germiest place in your home and the best way to combat those microbes Do you compulsively scrub your toilet for fear of germs? Good for you, but how often do you change your bath and hand towels? You’re well-informed, so you already microwave your germy kitchen sponge. Or should you? When’s the last time you sanitized your refrigerator, scrubbed your microwave handles or bleached your kitchen sink? Yes, […]