Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl ordered no contact with minorsLee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement
SAN CARLOS PARK Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl ordered no contact with minors A San Carlos Park couple accused of molesting and drugging a girl while covering it up for two years appeared in court.
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor’s hearing is canceled Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators.
2 Collier County men arrested for street racing Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after catching them street racing.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Alligator chases after teen’s catch while fishing in Estero A 15-year-old teenager from Estero bit off more than he could chew while fishing for Peacock Bass as a hungry alligator chased after the fish and him.
Gainsville Gov. DeSantis responds to Pro-Palestinian protest held at University of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of Florida.
The Weather Authority Hotter and drier Wednesday with a few inland storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and drier Wednesday morning with rain expected inland this afternoon.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Kitchen fire causes substantial damage to a home in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a Sunset Boulevard home on Tuesday night.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
SAN CARLOS PARK Couple accused of drugging and molesting girl ordered no contact with minors A San Carlos Park couple accused of molesting and drugging a girl while covering it up for two years appeared in court.
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor’s hearing is canceled Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators.
2 Collier County men arrested for street racing Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after catching them street racing.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Alligator chases after teen’s catch while fishing in Estero A 15-year-old teenager from Estero bit off more than he could chew while fishing for Peacock Bass as a hungry alligator chased after the fish and him.
Gainsville Gov. DeSantis responds to Pro-Palestinian protest held at University of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of Florida.
The Weather Authority Hotter and drier Wednesday with a few inland storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and drier Wednesday morning with rain expected inland this afternoon.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Kitchen fire causes substantial damage to a home in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a Sunset Boulevard home on Tuesday night.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
MGN It’s essentially a Ryder Cup rematch at Augusta National. Patrick Reed and his par-5 prowess versus Rory McIlroy and his penchant for clutch shots. A 27-year-old American seeking his first major championship versus a 28-year-old Irishman chasing golf history. It’s Hazeltine in 2016 all over again, and the Masters can only hope for a similar, back-and-forth, down-to-the-wire finish. Reed and McIlroy are forever linked to that singles match two years ago. Reed prevailed on the 18th hole in a rare U.S. victory at the Ryder Cup. Now, it’s about stroke play, and with golf’s first major of 2018 on the line. “It’s definitely not a two-horse race at this point,” McIlroy cautioned. “There’s a lot more guys. I told myself today, leaderboards are huge here; it’s hard to miss them. But I said to myself, ‘Don’t concentrate on them too much. Try not to look at them.’ It’s hard not to. “I’ll obviously know what Patrick Reed is doing, but apart from that, I’m going to set myself a target, try to get to that and hopefully it’s enough.” McIlroy should hope he hasn’t used up all his luck . McIlroy shot a 7-under 65 in the third round Saturday to match his lowest score at the Masters, pushing him within three shots of Reed and into the final pairing. He chipped one in from 23 yards away for an eagle at the par-5 eighth. He saved par at the 13th after knocking his ball into a thick patch of pink azaleas. He watched an errant tee shot at the final hole ricochet back into the fairway, setting up a birdie that could have easily been a bogey. “I rode my luck a little bit out there” Saturday. McIlroy said. “Hopefully I don’t have to rely on it too much” Sunday. This is the fourth straight year that McIlroy arrived at Augusta National looking to complete the career Grand Slam – a feat accomplished by only five of the game’s greatest players. The last three times, he was simply too far back to make a Sunday run at the green jacket. This time, it’s within reach, though he’ll have to chase down a guy who’s carded three straight rounds in the 60s. “I feel like all the pressure is on him,” McIlroy said. “He’s got that to deal with and sleep on tonight.” Reed surely will bank on more par-5 dominance. He’s played the course’s longest holes at 13 under this week, better than anyone else in the field. Reed ran off three straight birdies around the turn and stretched his lead with two eagles on the back nine. Keeping it won’t be easy, not on this stage. Reed also doesn’t buy into the idea that the pressure is all on him, a notion McIlroy quickly suggested. “I am leading,” he said. “At the same time, he’s going for the career Grand Slam.” ___ Here are some other things to know heading into the final round: Also in the mix Rickie Fowler and Jon Rahm both matched McIlroy for the best score of the tournament with a 7-under 65. They’ve still got a lot of work to do. Fowler is five shots off the lead , while Rahm is another stroke back. Like Reed, both are seeking their first major title. “Obviously it’s been everyone’s dream to win the Masters,” Fowler said. “To be able to have that chance to walk up 18 with a chance to win, or maybe you have it closed out and that’s your walk to victory.” Only eight players are within eight shots of the lead, which is the largest 54-hole deficit that a Masters winner has ever come back from. Jack Burke Jr. did it in 1956. Fading away Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth were among the favorites coming into the week, but neither made a move on Moving Day. Both are nine shots back after Thomas shot 70 and Spieth 71 on a soggy day with prime scoring conditions. “I get to go out for one of my only stress-free rounds that I’ve ever really played at Augusta National,” Spieth said. Out of the running Four-time winner Tiger Woods turned in his best round of the week , but he was merely an afterthought after shooting a 72 that left him 18 shots behind Reed. Phil Mickelson plodded to a 74 and was a staggering 21 shots behind going to the final day. Only one player, 55-year-old Vijay Singh, has a higher 54-hole score than Mickelson’s 223. Marker returns Speaking of Singh, he shot an ugly 79 that put him in the first group of the final round. Officially, he’s playing by himself, but club champion Jeff Knox will tag along as a non-competing marker. Knox played Saturday with Paul Casey, who credited his partner with helping him shoot a 69. “He’s very good,” Casey said. “That was the best experience I’ve ever had with a marker.” Weather forecast After periods of heavy rain Saturday, the forecast for the final round is more promising: Partly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers, and afternoon highs in the lower 60s.