WATERLINE: Estates to host birding tour
FORT MYERS — It’s never too early to be an early bird when it comes to birding.
West Virginia offers Noel Devine Jr
The son of West Virginia running back legend Noel Devine is starting to make a name for himself, although he’s only 13 years old. Noel Devine Jr., a Class of 2030 prospect, earned his second scholarship offer this week. After Miami extended one Sunday, West Virginia followed today. Athletic backgroundDevine Jr. plays...
Prime 4.57-Acre Commercial Site Hits the Market in North Fort Myers
A high-visibility property along US-41 in North Fort Myers has just been listed for sale, offering significant opportunities for commercial development in one of Southwest Florida’s most active corridors. Location and Property Details. The site, located at 17750 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, spans...
State Road 31 bridge closure causes hours-long traffic delays for drivers
Fort Myers commuters faced three-hour delays Monday after FDOT closed State Road 31 bridge for emergency repairs without advance warning.
CCSO: Second student charged with making threats
PORT CHARLOTTE — For the second time in less than a week, Charlotte County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a teenager accused of making threats at a public school.
Driver arrested, accused of going 117 MPH while having a 4-year-old in the car
LEE COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) -- Florida Highway Patrol arrested a driver who is accused of going 117 mph with an unrestrained four-year-old in the car on Saturday morning. The driver of a Ford Mustang was pulled over on Michael G Rippe Parkway in Lee County late last night. The driver,...
Port Authority Police Keep Control as Plan for Sheriff’s Takeover Gets Shot Down
At Thursday's meeting, Lee County commissioners rejected a proposal to transfer Port Authority police duties to the Sheriff's Office. Instead, they approved a new three-year deal with the Port Authority police union. Commissioner David Mulicka pitched the idea to see if the Sheriff's Office could run security at both...
WATERLINE: Tax breaks for guns, ammo teed up
TALLAHASSEE — J & J One Stop Gun Shop manager Todd Coward said his shop is taking a wait-and-see approach to a Florida sales-tax exemption and if it'll add an economic bump.
Lee school district and union are still negotiating on teachers’ starting salary
The School District of Lee County and the Teachers Union continued their bargaining session Monday, and they are still negotiating salaries and parental leave that will be used at the next session.
Charlotte County commissioners consider Class 3 e-bike ban in Babcock Ranch
Charlotte County may ban Class 3 e-bikes from Babcock Ranch streets, sidewalks and bicycle paths due to safety concerns.
