Cape Coral council opposes fire district consolidation
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — City Council voted unanimously Monday to ask the state to leave it out of a fire district consolidation plan. The statehouse bill, proposed by Rep. Matt Caldwell, would give voters a...
View ArticleSWFL security expert calls for more vigilance at airports
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Travelers should pay better attention to their surroundings and baggage claim areas need tighter security, according to recommendations from Dan Costoulas, CEO of Fort Myers-based...
View ArticleNews of gunfire shakes up Cape Coral park users
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Users of Four Freedoms Park were wary Monday, one day after reports of gunfire at the park.
View ArticleRemaining damage minimal 1 year after Cape Coral tornado
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Few signs remain of the violent EF2 tornado that ripped through Southwest Cape Coral a year ago Monday. Roofs covered with blue tarps in the months after the storm have been...
View ArticleFSW players cleared of policy violations in sex assault allegation
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida SouthWestern State College decided in late November to close an investigation into two basketball players who were accused of involvement in a sexual assault, a newly...
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Roadblock clears after fatal North Fort Myers crash
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — An Alva woman died in a crash Tuesday morning at the intersection of Old Bayshore Road and State Road 31, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Leida Herrada, 58, was pronounced...
View ArticleFMB Youth Council inspired to lead
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Children are taking charge. A newly formed Fort Myers Beach Youth Council will have input on Town Council decisions. The Youth Council consists of fifth-graders from Mrs....
View ArticleFort Myers council to vote on rehab center settlement
FORT MYERS, Fla. — City Council will decide next week whether to approve a $149,000 settlement over charges the city discriminated against an addiction and mental health treatment facility. The city...
View ArticlePolaris shuts down Victory motorcycle brand
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Southwest Florida motorcycle dealership was caught off guard Monday when Polaris Industries announced its decision to eliminate the Victory Motorcycle brand. Manfred Ganzer, owner...
View ArticleCape Coral-Fort Myers tops nation for pedestrian danger
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Cape Coral-Fort Myers area is the most dangerous for pedestrians in the nation, according to a newly released report. An average of 20 pedestrians are killed and about 200...
View ArticleCape Coral High School teacher accused of cheating
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral High School teacher was nearly fired Tuesday after she was accused of cheating. Sandra Nicola allegedly completed exams for nine students and falsified exam results in...
View ArticleSWFL firefighters honored for saving teammate’s life
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Three off-duty firefighters were honored Tuesday night after making the play of the season when one of their teammates went into cardiac arrest. Santi Cacciola was playing in the...
View ArticleOrlando mourns fallen law enforcement officers
ORLANDO, Fla. — A vigil was held Tuesday night in honor of two law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, 42, was killed outside the Wal-Mart store in...
View ArticleFGCU men’s basketball coach gives tips for attacking defense
FORT MYERS, Fla. — FGCU basketball coach Joe Dooley breaks down the best ways to figure out and attack a defense.
View ArticleLaws pit medical marijuana against guns
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It’s Amendment 2 versus the Second Amendment. The passage of Florida Constitutional Amendment 2 in November opened the door to widespread use of medical marijuana in the state, but a...
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Fort Myers police seek tobacco shop wallet snatcher
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A shopper stole another customer’s wallet from the counter of a tobacco store, the Fort Myers Police Department said. The victim unknowingly left his black wallet sitting on the...
View ArticleNonprofit seeks help to build Cape Coral ‘sensory room’
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A nonprofit is seeking community help to build a “sensory room” for children with autism spectrum disorder in Cape Coral. A sensory room is a specialized environment that provides...
View ArticleUncollected dog waste threatens SWFL waterways
FORT MYERS, Fla. — More than 13 tons of dog waste isn’t disposed of properly every day in Lee County, the county’s Domestic Animal Services office said. That poses a threat to the area’s water,...
View ArticleDoor-to-door scammers target Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Door-to-door scams are on the rise in Lee County, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Find out how to protect yourself.
View ArticleOvercrowding creates trouble for FGCU students
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Overcrowding has prevented students at Florida Gulf Coast University from getting into required courses, sparking an outcry from students and former administrators. It’s forced...
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