122 missing, endangered Florida children rescued in task force operation
A task force comprised of local, state and federal law enforcement groups located and recovered 122 missing and endangered Florida children, the US Marshals announced Monday.
Federal report: Deadly Punta Gorda trench collapse ‘could’ve been prevented’
OSHA says two construction workers' deaths in Punta Gorda trench collapse could have been prevented with proper safety systems and training.
Duo sentenced to prison after violent Lehigh Acre home invasion, robbery
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A duo who robbed a Lehigh Acres home in 2024 has each been sentenced to 10 years in prison. In September of last year, deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a home invasion. When they reached the home, deputies learned that the two suspects, Nicholas George and...
Starship’s food delivery robots continue to cause problems for students around FGCU
At the start of the fall semester, FGCU Dining Services saw the full-scale rollout of Starship’s autonomous food delivery robots in a three-way partnership between Starship, Grubhub and FGCU Dining Services. The partnership was spearheaded by members of the student government and adds FGCU to the growing list of over...
Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on
Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be coming.
Win-win: Tradeoff in downtown Punta Gorda
A win-win for two beloved restaurant families proves bittersweet for customers.
How low will they go? Here’s how much Fort Myers, FL rent prices have...
Renters in Fort Myers saw apartment listing prices decrease 9% from last year's median of $2,195, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,000 in October. Median listing prices in Fort Myers are trending essentially the same as last month's $2,001...
Cape Coral crash victim identified as Ida Baker High School biology teacher
The Cape Coral Police Department said 37-year-old Alexandra Ashby died in the crash on Pine Island Road on Nov. 13. She was a biology teacher at Ida Baker High School, according to the website.
Southwest Florida hospitals graded – One earns ‘B’ for safety; three earn ‘Cs’
NCH North Hospital was the only Collier County hospital to receive an above-average patient safety grade from the Leapfrog Group. In neighboring Lee County, three Lee Health hospitals earned top "A" grades for patient safety. Florida ranked 15th in the nation for the percentage of its hospitals receiving an "A"...
Hundreds pack meeting on Old Golf Course
When Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Director Joe Petrella held a meeting on the city’s parks master plan three months ago, seven people showed up. Thursday, when Petrella asked for public input on what to do with the Old Golf Course, the meeting room at the Public Works building was so crowded he had to hold a...
