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Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July
The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday. “On behalf of the Fort Myers Police Department, we hope everyone has a fun 4th of July! Reminder celebratory gunfire is not worth it!” the department posted on Facebook on Thursday.
Estero Historical Society’s Independence Day Celebration
Each year, the Estero Historical Society celebrates the 4th of July by providing segments of history connected with the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Councilmember Jim Ward welcomed the crowd and led the Pledge of Allegiance following the raising of a large American flag by Estero Fire Rescue. Local...
Heat exhaustion versus heat stroke; spotting the difference
With all of Southwest Florida under a heat advisory, The Weather Authority Meteorologist Juliana Mejia noted it is important to know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “Feels-like temperatures, looking ahead to Thursday afternoon, will hit the triple digits –feeling like 108 degrees for Naples, 110 for Fort...
Neighbors alerted after bear is spotted near apartment complex
Neighbors are being asked to stay alert as a bear was spotted near an apartment complex, which is at the Legacy Gateway Apartments at the intersection of Treeline and Daniels near Jetblue Park. It was a typical commute in Fort Myers for a man who said it was not the...
Search for missing swimmer off Sanibel enters third day
The search for a missing swimmer near Sanibel Island that prompted response from local and state authorities has entered its third day. Officer Bradley Johnson, spokesperson for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, on Tuesday said they were assisting the Lee County Sheriff's Office and Sanibel Police with the search for a...
Cape Coral High School head football coach under investigation
Cape Coral High School’s head football coach has been temporarily removed from the team pending an investigation. The school district isn’t getting into much detail following Wednesday’s announcement. All we know is Cape Coral High School Seahawks football coach Isaac Harvin was temporarily removed on the last day of school and that the investigation is anticipated to be done before the start of school next month.
Elections 2024: Three candidates vying for Commission District 3 job in Lee County
Three candidates are vying to become the next county commissioner for District 3 in Lee County. The district covers Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs and Bonita Beach in South Lee. Also included: A section of Estero, mostly south of Corkscrew Road; and Fort Myers, west of U.S. 41 to the Caloosahatchee River, with the northern border largely at Gladiolus Drive, but it does shimmy up to Cypress Lake Drive along parts of McGregor Boulevard.
A silent killer you need to be aware of on your boat day
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Before you hop on a boat this holiday weekend a grieving mother has a message for you about a silent killer. Cassandra Free is a mother of four, who without a question knows each one of her children better than anyone. “Andy was like the...
Cape Coral defends decision to take down veterans memorial
An idea to honor those who have put their lives on the line. On Saturday, several trees throughout Jaycee Park were adorned with yellow ribbons designed to honor veterans, but by Monday, all had been removed. “We had a concept of putting yellow ribbons on the tree and American flags...
Broker gets creative to sell $295 million Naples compound
Key takeaway: Broker Dawn McKenna is finding ways to reach ultra-rich buyers who can afford a $295 million waterfront compound in Naples. Core challenge: A limited buyer pool has the means to buy and maintain a multimillion-dollar property. What’s next: There is no timeline for when Gordon Pointe will sale,...
Police and Security Have Florida Theme Park Locked down After Threat of Another Violent ‘Takeover’
Last week, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay saw a massive “takeover” of its property. These “takeovers” are orchestrated events that encourage guests to “bring the drama” and encourage them to fight with each other. And that’s precisely what they got. A massive fight broke out...
Food service vendor loses contract at SRQ airport, cuts nearly 100 jobs
HMSHost, a suburban Washington, D.C., company that provides food services at in the U.S. and Canada, is laying of nearly 100 employees at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The layoff notice was posted Wednesday on the Florida's Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification database. According to the posting, 97 jobs will be...
First turtle nests hatch on Anna Maria Island as record number of nests identified
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch has documented a record number of nests this season, beating the total from 2019. Turtle Watch has been monitoring sea turtle nests on Anna Maria Island since 1983. As of July 2, 546 nests have been found this season, which is the most ever recorded, surpassing the previous highest total of 543 set in 2019.
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