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Up to 10 storms could form in September as we head into peak Atlantic hurricane season
The deluge of tropical storms and hurricanes meteorologists predicted would batter the southern and eastern coasts of the United States hasn't quite materialized as the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season creeps nearer. That all could change in September as we head into peak hurricane season, according to AccuWeather, which predicts that there will be between six and 10 tropical storms in September. If the forecast holds true, it would be similar to the record-breaking 2020 hurricane...
Villages Charter School stadium will be site of state football championship
The Villages Charter School will serve as host to the Florida High School Rural Classification Football State Championships. The event will take place Dec. 6 at The Range at H.G. Morse Stadium at the new campus at Middleton. “The FHSAA is excited about the upcoming Florida High School Rural Classification...
‘Very pleased:’ Florida leaders react to Port Canaveral abandoning new cruise terminal plan
TITUSVILLE, Fla. – The day after a big change of plans for building a new cruise terminal, the state of Florida said it’s happy Port Canaveral isn’t favoring the giant cruise industry over another vital part of the local economy - space. In a letter addressed to...
After primary win, Cammack to face underfunded Democrat challenger on Nov. 5
(The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., won the Republican primary in the 3rd Congressional District this week and will be looking to keep her seat on Nov. 5. Cammack will be serving a third term if she is successful, representing Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties, along with large portions of Lafayette and Marion counties. According to preliminary results from...
DeSantis deems Harris campaign as ‘biggest gaslighting attempt’ in US politics
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) argued that Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign is making the “biggest gaslighting attempt” on voters, questioning whether or not they will fall for it come Election Day. The Florida governor claimed that the Harris campaign is attempting to show voters that she is offering a fresh start for the […]
Florida Gov. DeSantis confirms Ireland trip to see FSU game
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’ll head to Ireland to watch Florida State University kick off the football season on Saturday, confirming a Tallahassee Democrat report on the trip last week. FSU is set to face Georgia Tech at noon Eastern time at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. He added that he’ll attend business...
Lehigh Acres teen arrested after crashing car into treeline while fleeing from troopers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A car crashed into the treeline after sending Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a chase early Saturday morning. According to FHP, a traffic stop was conducted on a car at State Road 82 and Michigan Avenue. The driver, 18-year-old Frank Edward Tatum, initially pulled over...
The Weather Authority: Scattered storms for your Saturday afternoon plans
Scattered rain and storms after 2 P.M. After a pleasant and dry start on Saturday, scattered rain and storms will develop and move through for your afternoon plans. “Storms look to favor many of our coastal communities from 2 P.M. through 8 P.M. High temperatures will be in the lower to mid-90s,” added The Weather Authority Meteorologist Zach Maloch.
16 families move into new affordable housing in Immokalee
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Sixteen families in Immokalee are starting a new chapter as a new housing community on the northwest corner of Lake Trafford Road and North 19th Street officially opens its doors. The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance celebrated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, highlighting the completion of...
Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants continue to come and go
Q: Was wondering if you possibly knew when Havana Libre at Founders Square would be opening up? —Stephen Christ, North Naples. A: A new local restaurant, Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine, plans to launch Friday, Aug. 23, in The Plaza at Founders Square, the Collier County retail strip anchored by Sunshine Ace Hardware on the southeast corner of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard.
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...
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.
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.
Food News: New on Marco Island; dining deals and boozy dinners
Off-season is always slow, but this year seems exceptionally so, forcing some restaurant owners to get creative with their deals and dining events. Several events may sell out quickly, including one channeling Ernest Hemingway. What about a trip to Argentina's wine country via one of JLB's best new restaurants?. You'll...
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