Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile baseConstruction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB Would you be surprised to hear that turtles aren’t fans of sand castles?
BANYAN VILLAGE Parts of Hendry County affected by power outages Authorities are responding to a large-scale power outage in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
ESTERO One lane blocked due to crash on Corkscrew and TPI Rd. Estero Fire Rescue is on the scene of a car crash at Corkscrew Road and TPI Road.
FORT MYERS ‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic At a workshop Monday afternoon, the Fort Myers city council approved the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s request for additional land for future expansion.
ESTERO Attorneys meeting with landowners over BERT fallout If a railroad-turned bike path was cutting through your backyard, would you be concerned? Neighbors voiced their specific concerns Monday.
Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry.
Voters react to Glades Commissioner not living in his district Glades County District 1 Commissioner, Tony Whidden, doesn’t live in his district; and voters are not happy.
FGCU FGCU softball returns to NCAA Tournament after ASUN title FGCU softball wins the ASUN Tournament title and are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years.
NAPLES Naples police and fire rescue departments ask city council about hiring more staff The city of Naples Police and Fire-Rescue chiefs talked about the past, present, and future of their departments.
New Lee County teacher contract still doesn’t compete Last week, we told you how teachers and Lee County settled on contracts. Next, teachers will vote to approve the contract.
CAPE CORAL Well digging in Cape Coral soars amid water concerns A city’s water issue is coming to a head, and authorities said they are digging four times more than usual to keep the water flowing.
ESTERO Brush fire shuts down portion of Corkscrew Road in Estero Authorities are on the scene of a 15-acre brush fire in Estero, which is affecting traffic.
CAPE CORAL Skull discovered in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A skull has been found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”
FORT MYERS BEACH Construction causing concerns for turtles nesting on FMB Would you be surprised to hear that turtles aren’t fans of sand castles?
BANYAN VILLAGE Parts of Hendry County affected by power outages Authorities are responding to a large-scale power outage in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Shaina, Chris, and Cristobal Shaina Petit-Homme thought she was going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for an appointment.
ESTERO One lane blocked due to crash on Corkscrew and TPI Rd. Estero Fire Rescue is on the scene of a car crash at Corkscrew Road and TPI Road.
FORT MYERS ‘We see about 15,000 patient visits a year’ Gulf Coast Humane Society plans to build new veterinary clinic At a workshop Monday afternoon, the Fort Myers city council approved the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s request for additional land for future expansion.
ESTERO Attorneys meeting with landowners over BERT fallout If a railroad-turned bike path was cutting through your backyard, would you be concerned? Neighbors voiced their specific concerns Monday.
Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry.
Voters react to Glades Commissioner not living in his district Glades County District 1 Commissioner, Tony Whidden, doesn’t live in his district; and voters are not happy.
FGCU FGCU softball returns to NCAA Tournament after ASUN title FGCU softball wins the ASUN Tournament title and are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years.
NAPLES Naples police and fire rescue departments ask city council about hiring more staff The city of Naples Police and Fire-Rescue chiefs talked about the past, present, and future of their departments.
New Lee County teacher contract still doesn’t compete Last week, we told you how teachers and Lee County settled on contracts. Next, teachers will vote to approve the contract.
CAPE CORAL Well digging in Cape Coral soars amid water concerns A city’s water issue is coming to a head, and authorities said they are digging four times more than usual to keep the water flowing.
ESTERO Brush fire shuts down portion of Corkscrew Road in Estero Authorities are on the scene of a 15-acre brush fire in Estero, which is affecting traffic.
CAPE CORAL Skull discovered in Cape Coral canal, forensic testing underway A skull has been found in a canal in Southwest Florida’s largest city, leading to an investigation and testing.
Employees of Nomi Health check in a long line of people for COVID-19 tests, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in North Miami, Fla. The omicron variant has unleashed a fresh round of fear and uncertainty, for travelers, shoppers and party-goers around the U.S. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) A COVID-19 outbreak took place on a South Florida-based cruise ship for the third time this week, as the number of coronavirus cases in Florida hit its highest level since the start of the pandemic. An undisclosed number of passengers and crew aboard the Carnival Freedom cruise caught the virus so the ship was denied entry to Bonaire and Aruba, Carnival said in a statement. The ship has 2,497 passengers and 1,112 crew members and was scheduled to return to Miami on Sunday following an 8-day cruise. Passengers were required to be vaccinated and they were tested before leaving last Saturday, according to Carnival. “Carnival Freedom is following all protocols and has a small number on board who are in isolation due to a positive COVID test,” the statement said. “Our protocols anticipate this possibility and we implement them as necessary to protect the health and safety of our guests and crew.” Ashley Peterson, a passenger on the ship, tweeted a photo of a Dec. 22 letter from the ship’s captain apologizing for being unable to make stops in Aruba and Bonaire. The letter said passengers would get $100 per room in onboard credit, as well refunds for planned excursions. It was the third outbreak this week affecting cruise ships operated by Carnival and Royal Caribbean departing Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Meanwhile, Florida had 31,758 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, breaking a record for the most cases in a single day since the start of the pandemic in the U.S. in March 2020, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new record was driven by the spread of the new omicron variant through the Sunshine State. The previous single-day highest number of cases was in last August, during the height of the delta variant wave in Florida, when 27,802 cases were reported.