NORTH PORT Interstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure North Port brush fire led to evacuations and temporarily closed 75.
BOCA GRANDE Coast Guard rescues 8 people near Boca Grande Seven adults and a child were rescued by the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew after their boat began sinking.
NAPLES Pursuit ends with man jumping into retention pond A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal Abuse, Drugs, and Public sex This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features an alleged animal abuser, drug activity near a daycare and a couple caught in the act.
FORT MYERS The Public Archeology Network cleans up Fort Myers grave sites Archaeologists were at the old Fort Myers cemetery off Michigan Ave on Friday.
1 dead in fatal Motorcycle crash FHP is investigating a crash that left 1 person dead on Boy Scout Drive.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating homicide in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to an active scene that happened early Saturday morning near Pondella Road.
Sales tax-free shopping begins; save money and prepare for Hurricane Season It’s a great time to build your hurricane kit. Shop sales tax-free for select merchandise right now.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Slightly less humidity in the forecast A slight break from our humidity, but it’s still a hot one.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge closes for 10-week project The Caloosahatchee Bridge has closed all four lanes of traffic to expedite the pedestrian crosswalk project.
ESTERO Everblades dominate Kansas City 8-1 in Kelly Cup Final Game 1 win The Florida Everblades dominated Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Final with a 8-1 win over the Kansas City Mavericks.
EAST NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School in Collier County closing As kids are beginning their summer vacation, a group of students from one school are looking ahead to the next four school years
FORT MYERS ‘Scoops on First’ helps to beat the heat Workers at Scoops on First break a sweat so Southwest Florida ice cream lovers can tackle a triple-digit heat index.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge closes tonight; latest details We spoke with Janella Newsome, the communications director for the Florida Department of Transportation District 1, who explained why the bridge is closing.
Ensuring your air conditioner works ahead of Summer People are already trying to beat the heat and it isn’t even June 1, so one thing to avoid is having your air conditioner breaking at the peak of Summer.
NORTH PORT Interstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure North Port brush fire led to evacuations and temporarily closed 75.
BOCA GRANDE Coast Guard rescues 8 people near Boca Grande Seven adults and a child were rescued by the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew after their boat began sinking.
NAPLES Pursuit ends with man jumping into retention pond A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal Abuse, Drugs, and Public sex This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features an alleged animal abuser, drug activity near a daycare and a couple caught in the act.
FORT MYERS The Public Archeology Network cleans up Fort Myers grave sites Archaeologists were at the old Fort Myers cemetery off Michigan Ave on Friday.
1 dead in fatal Motorcycle crash FHP is investigating a crash that left 1 person dead on Boy Scout Drive.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating homicide in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to an active scene that happened early Saturday morning near Pondella Road.
Sales tax-free shopping begins; save money and prepare for Hurricane Season It’s a great time to build your hurricane kit. Shop sales tax-free for select merchandise right now.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Slightly less humidity in the forecast A slight break from our humidity, but it’s still a hot one.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge closes for 10-week project The Caloosahatchee Bridge has closed all four lanes of traffic to expedite the pedestrian crosswalk project.
ESTERO Everblades dominate Kansas City 8-1 in Kelly Cup Final Game 1 win The Florida Everblades dominated Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Final with a 8-1 win over the Kansas City Mavericks.
EAST NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School in Collier County closing As kids are beginning their summer vacation, a group of students from one school are looking ahead to the next four school years
FORT MYERS ‘Scoops on First’ helps to beat the heat Workers at Scoops on First break a sweat so Southwest Florida ice cream lovers can tackle a triple-digit heat index.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge closes tonight; latest details We spoke with Janella Newsome, the communications director for the Florida Department of Transportation District 1, who explained why the bridge is closing.
Ensuring your air conditioner works ahead of Summer People are already trying to beat the heat and it isn’t even June 1, so one thing to avoid is having your air conditioner breaking at the peak of Summer.
When the first guests aboard American Cruise Lines’ inaugural eight-day Florida Gulf Coast and Keys Cruise disembark from tenders at Fishermen’s Village on Dec. 25, they’ll experience a bit of what Charlotte County has to offer. For the line’s second cruise to the area, a gala event is scheduled Jan. 2, 2024, when all attractions will be open. Because the cruise line’s first visit to Punta Gorda falls on Christmas, most of the attractions will be closed except for Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, which, along with other county attractions and businesses, has partnered with American Cruise Lines. Two Sunseeker spa workers confirmed that many of the services at the Lorelei Natural Beauty and Wellness spa have been booked by cruise line guests and will be open on Christmas. Sunseeker is also offering a Sunseeker Resort Pool Experience to cruise passengers who want to spend the day soaking up the Florida sun. Although Fishermen’s Village shops and restaurants will be closed on Christmas, except for Captain’s Table restaurant, which is fully booked, visitors can walk around and see the more than 1 million lights and decorations, said Kathy Burnham, marketing director for Fishermen’s Village. For cruises not falling on a major holiday, the ship’s itinerary will offer excursions to the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, Military Heritage Museum, a King Fisher Fleet Harbor Tour from Fishermen’s Village and a Punta Gorda Local Loop tour, which will include visits to the Peace River Wildlife Center, Visual Arts Center and Sunseeker Resort. “We are excited to welcome the passengers of American Cruise Lines to our charming destination,” Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau Executive Director Sean Doherty said. “Between all the events and activities that take place throughout the Punta Gorda area, as well as the unique attractions, including the brand new Sunseeker Resort just across the river, there is something for everyone to experience. And we hope they will leave wanting to come back for more.” The American Glory’s seasonal roundtrip eight-day sailings begin in St. Petersburg and stop at Marco Island and Key West for two days, spend a day at sea before reaching Punta Gorda and returning to St. Petersburg. Prices start at $6,285 per person.