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1 dead, 1 arrested for DUI following crash on Pine Island Road
The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested one person for DUI after a fatal crash on Pine Island Road. The crash was reported to police early Friday and occurred on Pine Island between Andalusia Boulevard and Cultural Park Boulevard, temporarily closing the east and westbound lanes. According to the CCPD,...
Hot with cooling showers Friday in SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. — We start Friday with warm and muggy temperatures in the mid- to upper 70s with mostly sunny skies. We'll start to see clouds increase through the afternoon, with just a few isolated showers around lunchtime near the coast and I75. These will become more widespread in the evening as the west coast sea breeze moves in, bringing heavy downpours east of the I-75 corridor. Have an umbrella!
Stay cool, stay safe: Heat advisories and storm chances threaten SWFL Friday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A heat advisory has already been issued for portions of Southwest Florida where we expect heat indices to reach 105-110 degrees. However, all of Southwest Florida will feel like it is over 100 degrees through the midafternoon. Be sure to limit your time outside, stay well hydrated, and be mindful of the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Flight Problems Continue At South Florida Airports, FLL, PBI, MIA All Affected
Worldwide IT Crisis Continuing To Affect Florida Flights. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com UPDATED AT 5:45 p.m. with latest delay and cancellation numbers. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The ongoing worldwide computer crisis seemingly sparked by a security update by Microsoft vendor CloudStrike is hitting South Florida airports hard.… Read More »Flight Problems Continue At South Florida Airports, FLL, PBI, MIA All Affected
St. Pete hospitality group acquires Anna Maria restaurants
July 19, 2024 - St. Petersburg-based Beachside Hospitality, which owns several Crabby’s restaurants throughout the state, is under contract to buy four Anna Maria Island concepts. The group plans to acquire Sandbar Seafood and Spirits, Beach House Waterfront Restaurant, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub and Anna Maria Bake House from Chiles Hospitality. While Beachside operates 13 establishments in eight Florida cities, the acquisition of Chiles marks its first foray into Manatee County.
Indoor pickleball giant plans 15 new indoor facilities for Florida. What to know
For several years now, pickleball has been the fastest-growing sport in Florida and the rest of the country. Also increasingly popular the last year or so, amid blazing hot temps? Indoor pickleball. Pickleball Kingdom, the self-proclaimed "largest indoor pickleball entity," announced in a release Thursday a major expansion along the...
If the Trump classified documents case is reinstated, Judge Aileen Cannon would be difficult to remove
(CNN) — Even after a year of exasperating proceedings that featured several breaks from normal judicial procedure and that culminated in a shock ruling dismissing the classified documents indictment against Donald Trump, prosecutors would face deeply unfavorable odds at getting Judge Aileen Cannon removed from the case if it is ever revived.
Unincorporated Lee County, Cape Coral to maintain CRS classification, policyholder discounts
Lee County and city of Cape Coral were notified July 19 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will maintain the municipalities’ Community Rating System classification ratings of 5 and National Flood Insurance Program policyholder discounts at this time. FEMA determined unincorporated Lee County and Cape residents with policies issued...
Cape to raise utility charges 11% per year
A utility rate increase of 11% a year for the next three years was approved by Cape Coral City Council Wednesday. Finance Director Mark Mason said the resolution approved, 222-24, updates water, sewer and irrigation rates as well as incidental fees. The utility rate adjustments will begin Oct. 1. According...
Parents share concerns about South Cape Coral daycare
It’s one of the worst discoveries a parent can make—finding out your child hasn’t been cared for as you would hope. “She’s only three, and she got left outside and forgotten,” said Breen Nabors, a mother of a child who attended Wellington Academy. Three-year-old Ava...
SWFLA To Do List: Collector’s Talk in Naples; Christmas in July, more
Check out the Meat Loaf Tribute Band from 8-9:30 p.m., Friday, July 19, at South Street City Oven and Grill at Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square Drive, Naples. Tickets $25. More at 239-331-4149 or southstreetnaples.com. Collector’s Talk at Baker Museum in Naples. Toronto-based dentist and art collector Dr. Kenneth...
FGCU reveals 2024-25 ASUN Conference schedule
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball received its conference schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season from the Atlantic Sun Conference's league office. The slate features 18 games, nine of which are scheduled to take place at Alico Arena. "It is nice to see the schedule,"...
Fee plan for Lake Kennedy Racquet Center moves forward
Cape Coral City Council will set the membership and other fees for the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center next week. Council in June chose the second presented option for center membership fees, which are proposed to include a $250 annual membership for individuals, $350 for couples, $500 for family and $100 for juniors.
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