SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Everglades City celebrates; Tattoo Expo and Lil Duval performs. Area students entering grades seven through 10 can experience hands-on science this summer at Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s Marine Science Summer Camp. The flexible, half-day program is led by real marine biologists and se
Video shows burglar sawing at ATM in $6K break-in at San Carlos Park store
SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. — A San Carlos Park business owner is sharing security footage of an April burglary at Sky Food Mart, questioning whether it may be connected to other recent burglaries in the area. Alessandro Hernandez, who owns an ice cream shop next to Sky Food Mart,...
The DISH: El Estadio Latin Sports Bar & Grill
The Place: El Estadio Latin Sports Bar & Grill, 11491 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; 239-689-5952; www.elestadiolatinsportsbar.com. With fútbol fever temporarily taking over the United States, what with the month-long global soccer tournament having come to our continent, perhaps you’re looking for a sports bar at whic
Cape Coral DUI suspect hides in car wash after running from police, officers say
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Cape Coral man was arrested Wednesday night after being accused of drunk driving and attempting to escape police by hiding in a car wash. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to reports of a reckless driver near the 2400 block of Santa Barbara Boulevard South at around
Widespread rain and storms expected Thursday afternoon and evening
FORT MYERS, Fla. — While we started our Thursday with a dry and sunny morning, widespread storms are expected to develop and wash through the Gulf Coast as we head through the afternoon and evening. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for a hot and humid early...
Cape Coral swatting call leads to massive police response, later revealed as hoax
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A 911 call on June 14 reporting a violent hostage situation at a home on Southwest 22nd Court near Trafalgar Parkway in Cape Coral led to a significant police response, but authorities later determined the call was a swatting hoax. "I'm going to kill everyone,"...
Charlotte County firefighter Jay Sanders’ tissue donation advances cancer research at Moffitt
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. “Jay” Sanders Jr., who served Charlotte County for more than 35 years, died June 18 after what the agency described as occupational cancer. After his death, Sanders was transported to Moffitt Cancer Center to donate tissue for cancer research. Sanders’ donation...
Suspects charged in January robbery of Cape Coral jewelry store, DOJ says
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The suspects accused of breaking into a Cape Coral jewelry store and holding the manager at gunpoint in February have been charged in a superseding indictment, according to the Department of Justice. According to court documents, the defendants, Ivel Sanchez Rivera, Osmani Barrios Carrera, Yunior...
Florida Man Jumps Off Gas Station Roof, Then Learns Ponds Aren’t Great Hiding Spots
A Florida man’s alleged attempt to pull off a rooftop burglary at a Fort Myers gas station ended in a rather soggy arrest. Deputies say that in an attempt to get away from the cops, ... Read more
Lee County food truck owners prove a dream survives when it’s shared
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — At Turn N Burn food truck, Shai Dillard and her family know what it takes to turn a dream into reality. "Me and my sister, his brother, his stepdad, like, everybody," said Shai. "We cook. We feed. That's what we do." While some dreams are...
