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 Cape Coral Charter School Authority governing board approved its 2027 budget Tuesday, which includes a pay-with-cash option for the Athletic Facility. Budget Administrator Nicole Reitler said Tuesday night’s meeting was the final approval for the fiscal year 2027 adopted budget. The ...
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. - Irvin Nunez blasted a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels defeated the Clearwater Threshers 5-4 Tuesday night at BayCare Ballpark. With the game tied 3-3 in the eighth inning, Quentin Young reached on a single. Mussels’ ...
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 ...