Pine Island woman’s home deemed unsafe after Irma
CAPE CORAL, Fla. A woman’s home on Plantation Island was deemed unsafe after Hurricane Irma, but that won’t stop her from rescuing feral cats.
View ArticleSinkhole threatens home in Tice after Irma
TICE, Fla. A resident believes it’s only a matter of time before a giant sinkhole swallows a part of his home.
View ArticleSome in SWFL worry about family in Maria’s path
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Some people living in Southwest Florida are waiting to hear from loved ones living in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, more than one week after Hurricane Irma.
View ArticleLee County schools propose hurricane day makeups
FORT MYERS, Fla. The Lee County school district has come up with a formal proposal for making up missed days because of Hurricane Irma. The proposal will be submitted to the school board for approval...
View ArticleWater conservation no longer pressing need in Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. No more piles of laundry and doing dishes by hand in Lee County. Lee County Utilities has lifted its request for residents to conserve water after Hurricane Irma, county officials said...
View ArticleFMPD makes its largest-ever meth bust
FORT MYERS, Fla. Detectives have recovered what’s believed to be the largest amount of methamphetamine ever confiscated by the Fort Myers Police Department. The bust took place Sept. 14 when detectives...
View ArticleLaBelle residents host cookout to thank linemen
LABELLE, Fla. Linemen from across the nation have been working long hours to help restore power to Southwest Florida residents in the wake of Hurricane Irma. To thank the linemen for their hard work...
View ArticleSketch released of ‘person of interest’ in deadly Lehigh shooting
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. A sketch has been released of a person of interest in a Sept. 14 shooting. Aden James Wright, 20, was shot and killed near Leonard Boulevard South around 6 p.m., Southwest Florida...
View ArticleDaniels Parkway clears after crash in south Fort Myers
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A crash caused delays before clearing around 8 a.m. Friday morning on Daniels Parkway near Interstate 75. Two eastbound lanes were blocked on Daniels Parkway, the Florida Highway...
View ArticleFEMA opens disaster recovery center in south Fort Myers
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Hurricane Irma victims have a new place to turn for help. FEMA opened a disaster recovery center Friday along Alico Road to provide information about assistance programs and give...
View ArticleCrash snarls traffic on Cape Coral Bridge
FORT MYERS, Fla. A crash backed up Friday morning traffic for nearly 3 miles on the Cape Coral Bridge. The wreck took place at 8:04 a.m. on the off-ramp from eastbound College Parkway to McGregor...
View ArticleHelp for pets affected by Irma available in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. People in Southwest Florida weren’t the only ones affected by Hurricane Irma. Many pets are also in need after the storm. But several groups are offering help Friday. Free pet food...
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Suspect sought after trying to pawn stolen property in Cape Coral
Information is sought on a man suspected attempting to pawn stolen goods. Credit: LCSO CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who...
View ArticleFree laundry service offered in Bonita Springs
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. Cross one task off your post-Irma to-do list. Free laundry service is available through Procter & Gamble’s mobile laundry unit at the Home Depot on 11941 Bonita Beach Rd SE in...
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Man accused of kidnapping at south Fort Myers Walmart
Several deputy cruisers swarmed Daniels Parkway during rush hour Thursday as a Colorado man was arrested. He faces a kidnapping charge. (Melinda Lee / WINK) SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A man was arrested...
View Article1 dead after US 41 crash in south Fort Myers
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. One person is dead after a crash along U.S. 41, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Another person was injured and a third remained on scene as of 1:40 p.m. Friday, FHP Lt. Greg...
View ArticleDeadline for paying traffic tickets extended in Lee
FORT MYERS, Fla. Leadfoots have been granted some leniency. Lee County residents have more time to pay their traffic tickets after Hurricane Irma. The office of Clerk of Courts Linda Doggett extended...
View ArticleBoil water notice lifted in Lehigh Acres
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. A precautionary boil water notice was lifted Friday for all customers in Lehigh Acres, according to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority. The boil water notices was first...
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Island Hopper Songwriter Fest kicks off this weekend providing ‘Irma fatigue’...
FORT MYERS, Fla. – After Hurricane Irma ripped through Lee County, the fate of the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest was unknown. But most of the festivals participating restaurants and hotels agreed, the...
View ArticleCape Coral restaurants collect donations for Irma victims in Key West
CAPE CORAL, Fla. Southwest Florida residents have been gathering supplies to send over to victims of Hurricane Irma in Key West. Donations can be dropped off starting Friday at FINS Seafood and Dive...
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