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Southwest Florida preparing for ban on homelessness in public
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The U.S. Supreme Court has given communities permission to criminalize homelessness. People sleeping in public could be hauled off to jail under a new state law slated to go into effect in Florida. The state of California argued before the U.S. justices that such a...
Another round of sea breeze rain Wednesday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Southwest Florida is on an early start to the showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon. This held high temperatures into the low 90s, instead of the mid-90s like we will see for a good portion of the rest of the week. With the early start to the showers and thunderstorms, most of the activities should wind down in the early evening. That'll leave us with a clearing sky and mild, muggy temperatures overnight.
Investor gets $40M loan to buy Fort Myers apartments
A Boca Raton real estate development firm has secured a nearly $40 million loan to buy a 296-unit Fort Myers apartment complex. It paid $57 million. The loan for $39.9 million was originated by Berkadia and went to Interface Properties for the purchase of the Brantley Pines Apartments at 1801 Brantley Road, just off of Cleveland Avenue.
Forecast: Scattered storm pattern continues
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Southwest Florida will remain in a pretty typical weather setup for early July as we move through the remainder of the week. Each day will bring the chance of at least a few showers and thunderstorms with the coverage varying from day to day. Temperatures...
Cord Cut: Florida Panthers make deal to air games in SW FL on broadcast TV next season
Fort Myers area residents won't need cable to watch the Florida Panthers make a run at defending their Stanley Cup title. The Panthers announced signing a multi-year agreement with Scripps Sports to locally broadcast their games in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers markets. The Panthers had been broadcast on Bally Sports.
GCHS promotes cat adoptions with ‘Double the Feline Love’ adoption special
After a highly successful promotional adoption special the Gulf Coast Humane Society held through the month of June during Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, the shelter is extending its cat adoption special through July 2-7. GCHS’ “Double the Feline Love” adoption special features the opportunity to adopt two adult cats or two kittens...
North Fort Myers businesses struggle after Caloosahatchee Bridge closure
Local businesses are struggling to stay busy after the Caloosahatchee bridge shut down earlier this summer. When Kaiz Premji started Cheers Wine and Liquor 8 months ago, He was excited. “We put a lot of hard effort, time, sweat, and equity into this place with the hopes that it was...
Hurricane Beryl weakens slightly to Category 4 storm with 155 mph sustained winds
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The NBC2 First Alert Hurricane Tracking team is tracking Hurricane Beryl as it races across the Caribbean Sea. Beryl is a beast of a storm and has set a record as the strongest Atlantic storm this early in the hurricane season. As of the 2...
Florida Gulf Coast University Cross Country 2024 Schedule Unveiled by Head Coach Argeo Cruz
Florida Gulf Coast University's men's and women's cross country teams, under head coach Argeo Cruz, have unveiled their 2024 schedule, commencing on August 30 at the FAU Invitational in Boca Raton. The schedule includes key meets such as the Southern Showcase in Huntsville, Alabama, the FSU Pre-Regional Meet in Tallahassee, and the Atlantic Sun Conference Cross Country Championships in DeLand, Florida.
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #32, DB Greg Delaine
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Greg Delaine. Position: Defensive Back.
FOR THE FOURTH: What to know about fireworks planned in Lehigh Acres this week
The 4th Annual Freedom Fest in Lehigh will have professional fireworks for the entire community to enjoy. Victory Church hopes this helps people not drive so far to see fireworks for the holiday.
Coming Changes to City Website
We're thrilled to share some exciting developments with our website that mark significant milestones for our organization. As we continue to innovate and improve, these updates will provide a more engaging and efficient online experience for both our staff and the community we serve. The official City of Fort Myers...
4th of July week is here: Where to find fireworks, parades in Fort Myers, Cape, Bonita
The Fourth of July on Thursday kicks off a four-day weekend for many, and there's plenty of options for celebrating Independence Day 2024. And if you haven't made plans yet, here's a guide to know what's happening where and when. But first, where did the idea for fireworks come from...
New law requires disclosure of artificial intelligence in political ads
When it comes to helping us with everyday tasks, artificial intelligence can be helpful. But when it becomes entwined in our politics, it can be downright scary, putting words in people’s mouths that they didn’t say or showing them doing things they didn’t do. “One of the...
LITTLE LEAGUE: Venice Junior All-Stars win Sectional 6 title
VENICE — After breezing through the district tournament to open the all-star season earlier in June, the Venice Juniors All-Star team made quick work of its opponents once again this past weekend to secure the Sectional 6 tournament title.
Saw palmetto berry bandits facing harsher punishments
A new law is cracking down on saw palmetto berry bandits, who are known for stealing the berries and selling them by the pound. Saw palmetto berries are a valuable resource that grows in Southwest Florida. Now, Florida is pushing a new law that should keep the berries safe with...
Neighbors ask officials to address constant flooding along Palm Beach Boulevard
Heavy rains often turn Palm Beach Boulevard into a nightmare for drivers, like it did on Sunday. As multiple cars were stuck in ankle-deep waters on the roads. “That’s just like 2-3 hours of rain,” said Hugo Fegueroa, owner of a local auto repair shop. “Yeah, it’s tough when it rains like that.”
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