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Victim identified in homicide investigation at Fort Myers hit-and-run scene
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department has identified the victim in connection to a homicide investigation at a Fort Myers hit-and-run scene. Police say Jerry Adam Jr., 22, was killed on Sunday. According to reports, it is still unclear how Adam was killed. The incident occurred...
Story2Share: Women sewing hope for sick kids
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Inside Cypress Cove Living Center in Fort Myers, crowded tables are filled with sewing needles, vibrant fabrics and laughter. However, this isn't your average sewing group. "It's been a wonderful, wonderful project," Sandi Faulk said. Faulk came up with the idea to sew patterned surgical...
Lee County to close 2 hurricane debris public drop-off sites; 2 others remain open
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County will close two of the four hurricane debris public drop-off sites at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, due to the declining use from residents. The two closing locations are:. 13801 Orange River Blvd., Buckingham. 50 South Road, Fort Myers. Residents in these areas...
Understanding Amendment 3 ads: What marijuana legalization really means for Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Election year comes with plenty of political campaign ads, and a hot topic of discussion on the ballot in 2024 is Amendment 3 [Full amendment text] - the legalization of recreational marijuana. The "Vote No on 3" committee wants voters to believe that if the...
Florida Power and Light proposes temporary surcharge on bills after hurricanes hit state
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida Power and Light Company is proposing a temporary surcharge on bills in 2025 after four hurricanes barreled through Florida in less than 14 months. If state regulators approve, this would add about $12 to a typical 1,000-kilowatt-per-hour residential customer bill starting in January. It...
'From one tiki bar and grill to another': Bimini Bait Shack helping out the Boathouse Bar and Grill
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Bimini Bait Shack staff is stepping up, helping the Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill after a devastating fire. All that's left of the Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill is burnt pillars after a fire is believed to have sparked in the kitchen a little over a week ago.
Over 25,000 pounds of trash removed from Estero Bay mangroves
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Kayakers and boaters headed out to Estero Island Saturday to remove discarded fishing lines and debris. It was part of the annual Monofilament Madness. Lee Ehrlich with the U.S. Coast Guard said searching for debris led groups to find a manatee who needed saving. "Recently,...
Job fair in Fort Myers on Tuesday offers over 100 open jobs
FORT MYERS, Fla. — In an effort to help the Southwest Florida community rebuild and get jobseekers back on their feet after the recent hurricanes, over a dozen hiring organizations are coming together for the JobLink 2024 Job Fair. The event is set for Tuesday from 10 a.m. until...
New Florida law being challenged by tech industry groups
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two tech industry groups say a law going into effect next year violates your First Amendment rights. Tech industry groups, the Computer and Communications Industry Association and NetChoice which also includes Google and Meta, are now challenging the Florida law. They say it's you, the...
Fort Myers' Lions Park to hold grand opening on Tuesday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lions Park along US-41 in Fort Myers has gotten a major makeover two years after Hurricane Ian ravaged through and damaged the lights and playground. Now, a new playground has made its way in so families can now enjoy it, and that is just one of several new upgrades.
Arraignment for 2 teens accused of Clewiston teen's murder moved to Nov. 12
HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. — Two teens were set to appear in court on Tuesday after Hendry County deputies say they were the ones who pulled the trigger, shooting and killing Ja'yhanna Johnson nearly three weeks ago. The suspects, Jayden Lawson and Roosevelt Adderly III, both are just 15 years...
Kittens found dumped in backpack on side of Cape Coral road
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two women said they found two kittens dumped on the side of the road inside a backpack in Cape Coral. On Saturday morning, Sherie Davis and Pamela Snook were enjoying a walk with their dogs along NW 11th Place. As they approached NW 18th Street, they saw a children’s backpack lying abandoned.
SUV found in homicide investigation at Fort Myers hit-and-run scene
Fort Myers police have found the SUV in connection to a homicide at the scene of a hit-and-run crash that happened Sunday night. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the incident happened around 9:50 p.m. along Colonial Boulevard and Ortiz Avenue. It's still unclear how the hit-and-run crash and...
SWFL's largest health care system to become a private nonprofit
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — After six decades of serving as a public nonprofit, Lee Health will become a private, not-for-profit hospital system. Lee County Commissioners voted unanimously 5-0 in favor of the conversion after hearing from nurses, doctors, finance professionals, and even pastors at Monday's special commission meeting. Many of them dressed in blue to show their support for the conversion.
Florida Senate candidates vying for every last vote
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — It's a fight for final votes, and both candidates for Florida's U.S. Senate race are trying to get every vote they can. Both Rick Scott and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell are stumping in Southwest Florida as most polls show a tight race. On Friday afternoon, the Miami...
Marco Island police union casts no-confidence vote, calls for leadership change
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — The Marco Island police union is calling for the removal of police Chief Tracy Frazzano, saying its trust in her leadership is “broken beyond repair.”. In a letter to Marco Island City Manager Michael McNees, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 95 outlined concerns...
Smoke pours out of Naples home along Gordon Drive
NAPLES, Fla. — Smoke poured out of a home along Gordon Drive in Naples on Monday evening. Around 5:37 p.m., firefighters responded to the Gulf front home just north of Gordon's Pass. Naples Fire-Rescue cleared the home. They say three firefighters from Greater Naples fire were on a balcony...
Cape Coral buzzing with bees: Why we're seeing so much bee activity
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Residents in Southwest Florida have noticed a surge in bee activity, especially in Cape Coral, with swarms appearing in parks, near dumpsters, trash cans and schools. Experts say all the buzz is completely normal and happens after major storms. NBC2 spoke to Andrew Behe, co-founder...
Fort Myers felon sentenced to 15 years in prison for gun possession
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing a gun as a convicted felon. According to the United States Attorney's Office, JD Irons Jr., 37, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The SAO says on Dec. 8, 2023, Irons...
Fire destroys Lehigh Acres home on Oakfield Ave S Monday morning
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A home in Lehigh Acres was destroyed during a fire Monday morning. According to Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, the home on the 500 block of Oakfield Ave S is a total loss. Firefighters were able to protect nearby homes from exposure to...
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