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New area of interest forms in the Atlantic
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (177+ words) There is a new area of interest we are monitoring in the Atlantic basin as of Sunday morning. Currently, a trough of low pressure with broad showers and thunderstorms is moving through the central subtropical Atlantic where development odds are…...
Florida Highway Patrol Investigating a Hit-and-Run Crash in Lehigh Acres
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (66+ words) Gulf Coast News and Weather Florida Highway Patrol Investigating a Hit-and-Run Crash in Lehigh Acres Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash on Frank Jewett Avenue S near Bell Boulevard in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating…...
Emergency response at Port Charlotte sports bar leaves three hospitalized
8+ hour ago (132+ words) CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Three people were taken to the hospital Saturday after emergency crews responded to a reported cardiac arrest at All Sports Grill, according to Charlotte County Fire & EMS. A spokesperson for Charlotte County Fire and EMS says crews…...
25 years later: Sanibel honors 9/11 victims with 'Field of Heroes' display
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (366+ words) Sanibel Island residents are marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a moving tribute at Sanibel Community Park, featuring over 2,000 flags to honor the lives lost in 2001. "It's very personal, because I lost about six people who were close…...
Fort Myers police chief admits he should not have helped void city employee's school zone ticket
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (398+ words) Fort Myers Police Chief Jason Fields is under scrutiny after allegedly using his influence to void a speeding ticket for a city employee caught speeding in a school zone on the first day of school. Exclusive police body cam video…...
US Senator Ashley Moody visits Fort Myers Beach as state surpasses $2 billion in projects
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (315+ words) Florida has crossed the $2 billion mark in hurricane recovery projects, but Fort Myers Beach residents and officials are still waiting for promised funds. Pam Kleintob, a Lee County homeowner, shared her feelings about returning to Fort Myers Beach after the…...
Court date for man accused of two Fort Myers murders delayed after interpreter mix-up
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (167+ words) A court date for Rolbert Joachin, accused of two murders, was postponed after no interpreter was scheduled. Judge Nicholas Thompson asked Joachin during the hearing, "Mr. Joachin, do you need an interpreter? Do you understand what we're saying?" Joachin responded,…...
Death investigation underway on Rockwood Street in Port Charlotte
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (155+ words) The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said a death investigation is underway on Rockwood Street in Port Charlotte on Thursday. The whole street is shut down and caution tape is up. Gulf Coast News has reached out to the sheriff's office…...
2 women accused of illegally harvesting palmetto berries in Port Charlotte
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (202+ words) Two women have been arrested by deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office after they were accused of illegally harvesting palmetto berries. According to an arrest report, deputies responded to a home in Port Charlotte in reference to a suspicious…...
Parents concerned over unauthorized cameras at Cape Coral playground
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (262+ words) Parents in Cape Coral are voicing safety concerns after discovering unauthorized cameras at a local playground, which the city has ordered to be removed. Parents at the Storm Football Complex playground in Cape Coral are raising concerns after discovering unauthorized…...