Yikes! Look what an early morning lightning strike did today in the panhandle! The bolt struck…
Month: May 2021
Florida boy, 14, charged with 2nd-degree murder in girl’s death
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a 13-year-old girl…
Developing a life plan
Dr. Glenn Mollette Have something to look forward to every day. Work a job. Work in…
Fire on Dudley Ave
A vehicle fire on Dudley Ave sparked a brush fire this afternoon right next to a…
May is Water Safety Month!
As the summer approaches, remember to never swim alone and always have fun.
Fort Myers Councilman proposes dissolving Fort Myers police and having the Sheriff’s Office take over
A Fort Myers Councilman has started a discussion about dissolving the Fort Myers Police Department for…
Publix will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday
All Publix Pharmacy locations will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to walk-in customers starting Monday, another indication that…
What do you think about this video?
Today Ron DeSantis attacked our democracy by suppressing our vote and suppressing the media. Dictators do…
Bail set in case of two teens in case of the stolen truck, head-on collision
The two men involved in a vehicle crash in a stolen car on Thursday appeared in…
Two dogs abandoned with a message on their collars
Two dogs were dumped and left with nothing but their collars with a message written on…
3 injured in rollover crash involving stolen truck
A vehicle involved in a head-on rollover crash Thursday morning was stolen, according to the sheriff’s…
Lehigh Fire purchased an AeroClave unit
We are keeping things clean so everyone stays healthy! Our department has purchased AeroClave decontamination systems…
One dead, another injured after a small plane crashes near LaBelle
One person has died and a second was injured after a small plane crashed near LaBelle,…
Is the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce actually a real chamber of commerce?
Editorial No, they are not even endorsed or affiliated with the Florida Chamber of Commerce or…
Missing Teen
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking the community’s assistance in locating a missing Lehigh…
Lee County School District hiring hundreds of teachers
If you love working with kids, have a desire to continue learning, and are a compassionate…
New Power-LOAD system in use at Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District (LAFCRD) is using new equipment from Stryker Corporation…
What about the Alico Connector?
Transportation planners also got the go-ahead to develop a controlled access strategy for the Alico Connector. …
Mighty Mussels stun Marauders 6-3 on Opening Night
In their first game in 613 days, the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels broke in their new…
Hit-and-run — Teenager injured
A teenage pedestrian was injured in a Lehigh Acres hit-and-run crash Tuesday morning, according to the…
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers increases reward for information about Lehigh Acres murder
The reward for information about the murder of 25-year-old Kyle Byrtus has been increased to nearly…
Operation — to catch irresponsible ATV riders in Lehigh Acres nails two
Two Lehigh Acres men were arrested by Lee County Sheriff Department during an operation to catch…
Controversy surrounds Disneyland ride and kiss with Snow White while she’s unconscious
Just days after reopening to the public, Disneyland is getting caught up in controversy and it all…
Did You Know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a police reform bill is headed to Governor DeSantis…
Active Brush Fire
Active Brush Fire off Alvin Ave. Full alarm fire all brush equipment heading to the fire.…
Fire Crews battle 11,500-acre brush fire in the Everglades
Fire crews are battling a large brush fire in the Everglades, according to the Florida Forestry…
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends all local pandemic emergency orders
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing to push back against the ideas of lockdowns and restrictions…
Work on your Mother’s Day Memories
Dr. Glenn Mollette Plan your telephone call to say hello to mom this Sunday. Better yet,…
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Movie Review
By Bob Garver Here’s a movie I didn’t expect to be reviewing two weeks ago.…
Lehigh Acres woman fatally shot, three others wounded at Brown Sugar Festival
A 20-year-old Lehigh Acres woman was killed Saturday night in a shooting at the Brown Sugar Festival…
Brush Fire … 10th and Cleveland
Crews stopped this 1/2 acre brush fire on 10th and Cleveland just before it reached a…
Will Gov. Ron DeSantis be Former President Donald Trump’s running mate in 2024?
Former President Donald Trump floated Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a potential running mate in 2024…
What Pet Owners Need to know if they have a Green Iguanas as a Pet
Iggy the green iguana maybe your child’s beloved pet. However, as of Thursday, he’s also illegal.…
Gator stops traffic in Lehigh Acres
An Alligator was caught on camera crossing busy Lee Boulevard around 6 p.m. near 1st Street…
MUSSELS ANNOUNCE 2021 OPENING DAY ROSTER
The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, in conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, have announced their Opening Day…