Update: The traffic signal at State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road in Fort Myers is now fully operational. Earlier this morning, Lee County officials reported that the signal was not functioning properly and that repairs were underway. Below is the initial report: --- LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the signal at the intersection of State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road is currently experiencing outages. At 11:18 a.m. today, the county reported that Traffic Control Officers were on site assisting motorists through the intersection while crews work to make repairs. Travelers may prefer to take an alternate route or allow for ...
A Fort Myers man was arrested in Cape Coral last Friday after police say he fled from a traffic stop reaching speeds of 100-plus miles per hour. Chase Ciano, 22, has been charged with speeding at 100 mph or more, as well as fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement ...
A Cape Coral man was involved in a traffic accident Friday night in Broward County that resulted in the death of a woman from Parkland, Fla., who was driving the wrong direction on I-75. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at 10:02 p.m. Friday, the 45-year-old woman was driving a 2020 ...
The Oasis Charter School Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for the upcoming school year was approved Tuesday, which will help fund school counselors and social workers. Jacqueline Collins, superintendent of the city of Cape Coral’s municipal school system, said the Florida Department ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices ...
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, a $117.6 billion spending plan "that reflects nearly eight years of conservative leadership anchored by fiscal discipline, responsible governance, and strategic investment. "Following nearly $810 million in line-item ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. The 6-3 decision overturns lower court orders ...
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels fell by a 6-1 score against the Clearwater Threshers Wednesday night at BayCare Ballpark, snapping a five-game winning streak. Mussels’ (44-31, 7-3) shortstop Quentin Young reached base three times with a homer and two walks in the ...
When a hurricane comes to Southwest Florida, power outages are often one of the most visible reminders of the storm’s impact. While the electric grid is more resilient than ever, designed with stronger poles, smart technology, and layered redundancy, severe weather can still cause widespread ...