Blind singer overcomes challenges to shine on stage with sistersSuspected burglar wanted for stealing TV from Fort Myers home
Friday Night Highlights, Part 2 Final East Lee County High 28 Bishop Verot High School 38 Final Lemon Bay High School 28 Cypress Lake High School 20 Final Lely High School 0 Naples High School 69 Final Monsignor Edward Pace HS 3 Clewiston High School 35 Final Lehigh Senior High School 34 Cape Coral High School 23 Final Estero High […]
Friday Night Highlights, Part 1 Final East Lee County High 28 Bishop Verot High School 38 Final Lemon Bay High School 28 Cypress Lake High School 20 Final Lely High School 0 Naples High School 69 Final Monsignor Edward Pace HS 3 Clewiston High School 35 Final Lehigh Senior High School 34 Cape Coral High School 23 Final Estero High […]
Obama says ‘it’s about the families’ after Oregon meeting ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – President Barack Obama, faced with protests over his meeting Friday with victims of an Oregon shooting, held to his view that something must be done about deadly gun crimes. But given the freshness of the week-old tragedy, he said, “Today, it’s about the families.” “I’ve got some very strong feelings about […]
US airman’s condition upgraded as he recovers from stabbing SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A U.S. airman hailed as a hero for helping thwart a European terror attack was upgraded from serious to fair condition Friday as he recovered from three stab wounds suffered in a late-night attack near a bar, UC Davis Medical Center officials said Friday, indicating that his vital signs are stable […]
Juror recommend death for man convicted of killing deputy FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) – Jurors have recommended the death penalty for a man convicted of killing a central Florida deputy. A St. Lucie County jury voted 9-3 on Friday in favor of executing 27-year-old Eriese Alphonso Tisdale. The same panel convicted Tisdale last week of first-degree murder and other charges. A judge will make […]
Expect road closures during 8th annual Cops and Joggers 5K FORT MYERS, Fla.- The 8th annual Cops & Joggers 5K benefiting fallen law enforcement and first responders is taking place Saturday. The family event includes food vendors, music, emergency equipment displays, and a children’s fun area with bounce houses, a dunk tank, SWAT obstacle courses and more. The 3.1-mile run begins and ends at Centennial Park […]
Fort Myers police investigate robbery at Horizons apartments FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a robbery at the Horizons apartments on Summerlin Road. Police say around 1 p.m. on Friday, the victim was approached by two men who forced him into his apartment and held him against his will while they ransacked the home. The victim received minor injuries during the incident. […]
Judge refuses to throw out defamation suit against Cosby BOSTON (AP) – A federal judge in Massachusetts has refused to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought against comedian Bill Cosby by three women who say he sexually abused them decades ago. The ruling Friday is a legal blow to Cosby, who has been accused of sexual assault by dozens of women. The women claim in […]
Local merchant marine not ready to give up hope on finding El Faro crew CAPE CORAL, Fla.- The U.S. Coast Guard called off its search for survivors of El Faro on Wednesday, but local merchant mariner Manny Torres isn’t ready to give up on finding his friend Rich Pusatere, one of the ship’s crew members lost at sea. “We have to hold out hope. People have survived longer at sea […]