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FWC capture 3-legged gator at Fort Myers community
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WSVN) — A three-legged alligator was evicted from a Southwest Florida community. The reptile roundup happened near a school in Fort Myers. It was “see ya later, alligator,” for the Fort Myers neighborhood after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission removed the scaly scare, Thursday afternoon.
Women's Soccer Preview: All Eyes are on ASUN Championship three-peat in 2024
FGCU's women's soccer team enters this upcoming season as back-to-back ASUN Conference championships. They look to defend the title in 2024 for a three-peat. The Eagles ended last season with a conference record of 7-1-3 and an overall record of 12-5-5. This was achieved with 33 goals...
Watch it again: ABC7 High School Football Kickoff Special
FORT MYERS, Fla. — School is back in session! This means high school football is officially underway, and ABC7 is getting you ready with everything you need to know about Southwest Florida. The ABC7 High School Football Kickoff Special brings you an in-depth guide and inside look at teams...
Win Tickets To See Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap at Broadway Palm
The Mousetrap at Broadway Palm showing August 16th – September 21st at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. In a blend of suspense and humor, the renowned Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, crafts a captivating murder mystery. At a secluded countryside guesthouse, seven strangers find themselves snowed in. Their predicament takes a chilling turn when a police sergeant arrives on skis, revealing there’s a killer among them. As suspicion mounts, each guest unveils their murky past, adding layers of intrigue to unfolding drama.
Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers must remove paint
WINK News is learning more about the decision involving the 100-year-old Richards Building downtown. The historic landmark sits at the center of a big controversy over paint. The Fort Myers Historic Preservation Commission has said the paint on the building must go. The owners will now have 30 days to...
Nick Saban Will Return To Be The Next Florida State Seminoles Head Coach in 2025
When you have a legacy such as Nick Saban does in college football, you will always find yourself around the game of football. It shocked the world when Saban decided to retire from coaching in January. While Saban is 72, his impact on college football remained consistent, and he was still coaching at a high level. With Saban still around the game, joining the College GameDay crew, he will end up finding the urge to coach again in 2025.
Former Fort Myers mayor Bruce Tolford Grady dies
Former Fort Myers mayor Bruce Tolford Grady died Aug. 14 at 73. A Fort Myers native, he dedicated his career to improving the community, developing and managing real estate properties across the city until being elected to City Council in 1988. In 1996, he was elected mayor with accomplishments that included the creation of the Winkler Safe Neighborhood District and the redevelopment of McGregor Boulevard. A celebration of life will take place Aug. 31 at Covenant Presbyterian Church on McGregor Boulevard.
SW FL Week 1 high school football: Bishop Verot, Naples, First Baptist, Fort Myers notch wins
A roundup of high school football games played in Southwest Florida on Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23 SW Florida high school football: Your guide to the 2024 season in Lee, Collier and LaBelle ...
Fort Myers homeowners hit with an unexpected bill
After years of living without any problems, Fort Myers homeowners are being hit with a surprise bill that could be more than about $1,000 dollars. A letter from the City of Fort Myers appeared in more than 100 people’s mail, telling them they have to update their water system to the current ordinance that was passed in 1995.
Lost World Books to hold grand opening on Saturday
Lost World Books is holding its grand opening Saturday in Downtown Fort Myers with an all-day “End of Summer Bash” to bring the community together. The store is located at 1815 Fowler St. #3. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. As part of the event, there will be...
Two brothers are advocates for at-risk youth through Strive Hall
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Sometimes, you can have a vision for your future but not know how to succeed, that was the case for two brothers who are vouching for at-risk youth. “It gives me space where I can be outgoing,” Jeni Francisco is a freshman at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Positively Southwest Florida: Realtors help blessings in a backpack fight food insecurity
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Volunteers are fighting hunger, one backpack at a time. On Thursday, the Southwest Florida chapter of Blessings in a Backpack held a packing event at Palm Paradise Realty Group in Fort Myers. Team members packed 500 meals for elementary school students in need. Over the...
'This is disappointing': 'LGBTQ Travel' section is gone from Florida's official tourism site
The largest event for the LGBTQ+ community is months away in downtown Orlando, Florida. Come Out With Pride is back this year for its 20th anniversary at Lake Eola Park. The festival is taking place on Oct. 19 and brings in thousands of people each year. Organizers say it also...
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