First disturbance more than a month before official start of 2024 Atlantic Hurricane SeasonPainting rain barrels for a good cause
PUNTA GORDA Asbestos delays Punta Gorda hotel demolition Asbestos was found in the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and Suites along with the Hurricane Charley’s Raw Bar and Grill next door.
FLORIDA KEYS Endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths more than double since mid-March Wildlife officials have announced five more endangered smalltooth sawfish mortalities occurred in the last two weeks of the ongoing abnormal fish behavior event in the Florida Keys.
COLLIER COUNTY Convicted Tampa armed robber faces 100 years in prison after a traffic stop in Collier County A man known as the “Beretta Bandit,” who had been convicted of several armed robberies in Tampa, faces a lifetime in prison after a 2021 Collier County traffic stop led to his arrest.
Redington Shores Gov. DeSantis signs bills to encourage hurricane prep Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills to strengthen Florida against natural events and hurricanes while in Redington Shores.
SOUTH FORT MYERS ‘I’ve lost sleep’; Nearly $2K FPL bill leaves customer looking for answers Johanna Seybold received an $1,800 power bill from FPL for her place in South Fort Myers that was damaged by Hurricane Ian.
2 accused human smugglers and nearly 30 Haitian migrants found approaching South Florida Authorities from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stopped a possible human smuggling operation by working with local, state and federal authorities.
FWC charges 2 for issues with alligator skulls and deer harvesting Two suspects are accused of dozens of wildlife violations involving alligator and deer remains at a taxidermy business.
WEST PALM BEACH Gov. DeSantis approves $1.5B toward Everglades improvements Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to enforce environmental protection and restoring the water quality while in West Palm Beach.
NORTH FORT MYERS Deputies: Jeep driver purposely rammed Island Vista Estates gate Opening the gate the right way takes too much time for one man at Island Vista Estates.
Left lane cruising ends if DeSantis signs new bill going to his desk A bill preventing drivers from cruising in the left lanes on highways is headed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s desk.