Immigrants become American citizens in Fort Myers ceremony
FORT MYERS, Fla. Immigrants from around the world became American citizens Tuesday in a naturalization ceremony at the Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office.
View ArticleLee Health working to prevent future ER overcrowding
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Lee Health officials are working on ways to prevent a repeat of the unprecedented emergency room overcrowding that took place Feb. 10 at Gulf Coast Medical Center.
View ArticleSanibel police introduce new app to manage traffic
SANIBEL, Fla. A new app provides traffic and beach parking advisories for island travelers. The “Sanibel Bound” app allows drivers to see live cameras before heading out on the roads, as well as new...
View ArticleLee County neighborhood fed up with speeding dump trucks
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Dozens of dump trucks have sped down Hendry Creek Drive every day for the past week, much to the frustration of residents. “There are probably 250 trucks that go through here...
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‘Blue Line Bears’ brings healing for slain officer’s son
ORLANDO, Fla. The patch’s contours were all too familiar for Johnny Brinson. It brought back memories. Good memories. It was the patch worn by his mother, Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton. Clayton was...
View ArticleSuspects in custody following Fort Myers armed robbery, crash
FORT MYERS, Fla. Three suspects are in custody early Wednesday morning after an armed robbery ended in a crash near the intersection of Ortiz Avenue and Jupiter Road, law enforcement officials said....
View Article1 hurt in Fort Myers shooting
FORT MYERS, Fla. One person was shot on Jackson Street late Wednesday morning, according to a source. Several police cruisers are on the 2600 block of Jackson Street. Bullet holes could be seen on the...
View ArticleFindings from FMPD probe to be released Wednesday
FORT MYERS, Fla. Steps regarding how the Fort Myers Police Department can improve the way it operates will be released Wednesday afternoon. The audit, which began in May 2016, examined how the agency...
View ArticleFGCU’s Ricky Doyle recovering after lifesaving operation
FORT MYERS, Fla. The FGCU men’s basketball team finishes the regular season Thursday at home against Stetson University. A victory over the Hatters would guarantee the Eagles the number one seed for...
View ArticleAuthorities search for missing Bonita Springs boy
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. An 11-year-old boy has gone missing, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help find him. Miguel Angel Garcia was reported missing by his family Feb. 20 after...
View ArticleOrphaned baby otters treated at CROW clinic
SANIBEL, Fla. Two orphaned baby otters are recovering at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation for Wildlife after their mother was legally trapped at the Iona Ranch mobile home park on McGregor Boulevard.
View ArticleCrime scene clogs traffic in downtown Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. A portion of Cape Coral Parkway was shut down Wednesday night after police found an unoccupied Lexus with its windows smashed in the middle of the road Wednesday night, the Cape Coral...
View Article5 FMPD officers on administrative leave following scathing audit
FORT MYERS, Fla. Five Fort Myers police officers were placed on administrative leave, according to two sources, following a scathing audit detailing years of inadequate resources, cronyism and lack of...
View ArticleBlender buying guide: Finding the best one for you
FORT MYERS, Fla. (CONSUMER REPORTS) Many new blenders are bulky and expensive, presenting a challenge for buyers. Consumer Reports tested the latest brands, with blenders ranging from $40 to over $600....
View ArticleSan Carlos Park man arrested in connection to deadly crash
FORT MYERS, Fla. A 46-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning in connection to a deadly crash on Interstate 75, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash happened on Aug. 7 when San Carlos Park...
View ArticleTechnology improves tattoo removal process
FORT MYERS, Fla. (CONSUMER REPORTS) Remember that tattoo that seemed like a great idea in your twenties? Well, it may not be so appealing anymore. But don’t worry – not all tattoos are forever....
View ArticleFort Myers seeks to become more walkable, affordable
FORT MYERS, Fla. The city is seeking help from a White House initiative to add affordable housing and become more pedestrian-friendly. The city has applied for assistance from the National Resource...
View ArticleNew SWFL organization uses dogs to help veterans battling PTSD
CAPE CORAL, Fla. A new Southwest Florida organization is giving new life to dogs and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Since its inception in November, Wolfhounds Legacy has been...
View ArticleFort Myers couple falls victim to pet scam
FORT MYERS, Fla. A Fort Myers couple fell victim to a type of scam that’s becoming increasingly common. Jaime Beauseigneur and her boyfriend, Ray Walton, wanted to buy a puppy for Christmas and thought...
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