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Alva woman sentenced to 10 years for role in fentanyl and meth trafficking scheme
A 31-year-old woman from Alva has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl and meth. According to court records, in May 2021, Christi Lynn Bien Aime solicited an acquaintance to receive a package containing drugs in the mail for her in exchange for cash.
Sam Greco Endorsed by FL NFIB, FL Chamber of Commerce, St. Augustine Business Coalition
It has been an exciting week on the campaign trail for Sam Greco. NFIB’s Florida PAC, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Augustine Business Coalition have all thrown their support behind Greco in the past week. Greco’s campaign continues to gain momentum. He now has the support...
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
New furry member of North Fort Myers Fire Department offers comfort
A new member has been added to the North Fort Myers Fire Control District whose chief duty is to bring comfort. Conan The Great Dane is an emotional support animal. He’s here to lend a helping paw to firefighters, volunteers and even members of the public. The 4-year-old gentle...
Lee Health using physical therapy to treat scoliosis
Scoliosis is an irregular curve of the spine that is most often diagnosed and treated in childhood. Surgery is needed for the most serious cases, but now Lee Health is using an innovative form of physical therapy to stabilize the backbone. It may look like child’s play when 9-year-old Grace...
Naples, Fort Myers unemployment rates increase slightly in June
Although Southwest Florida’s total nonagricultural employment increased by 10,600 jobs year over year in June, unemployment rates in the Fort Myers and Naples areas increased from 0.3% to 3.6% and 0.2% to 3.3%, respectively, according to data from FloridaCommerce. The Fort Myers area’s total nonagricultural employment grew by 5,500 jobs (1.8%) over the year, and the Naples area’s total nonagricultural employment increased by 5,100 jobs (3%). The Naples area labor force increased by 0.9% since June 2023, and the Fort Myers area labor force was up less than 0.1%. The Fort Myers area industries gaining the most jobs over the year were construction, increasing by 2,400 jobs, and government, increasing by 1,600 jobs. The Naples area industries gaining the most jobs were leisure and hospitality, increasing by 1,800 jobs, and education and health services, increasing by 1,000 jobs.
Vehicle fire on I-75 in Fort Myers causes havoc for northbound traffic
A vehicle fire that ignited in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 just south of Colonial Boulevard caused havoc for afternoon commuters in Fort Myers. The vehicle caught on fire at mile marker 135 for unknown reasons, Monday right before noon. Once crews arrived, northbound traffic was left at a...
ESPN documentary "The Walkout" features Fort Myers baseball team ripped apart by racial slur
The 2023 Fort Myers baseball season – and the fallout surrounding an assistant coach’s use of a racial slur in a group chat – was captured in a 30-minute ESPN documentary released on Saturday. The 30-minute YouTube video titled “The Walkout: A Florida baseball team's battle - against itself” follows an April ESPN...
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