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United Airlines offering new nonstop destinations from Fort Myers

The Lee County Port Authority has announced that there will be nonstop flights to California destinations from Fort Myers. United Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights to San Francisco and Los Angeles on Dec. 16. This is the first time in airport history that there will be nonstop flights from RSW to SFO. “We are […]

FDOT wants your thoughts on the I-75 South Corridor Master Plan

The Florida Department of Transportation is giving you a chance to make your voice heard. FDOT will be holding virtual outreach meetings to hear your thoughts on its “master plan.” The I-75 South Corridor Master plan is the part of the interstate that runs through Lee and Collier Counties. The plan could include things like, […]

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Crash involving tractor trailer and motorcycle causes slow-moving traffic

A crash late Monday night involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer caused slow-moving traffic in Fort Myers. This happened near the intersection of Colonial Blvd and Summerlin Rd. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the motorcyclist pulled out in front of the tractor-trailer as they were leaving the cemetery. The motorcyclist was sent to […]

Collier County offering assistance for those behind on utility payments

For those behind on utility payments, the time is running out for assistance from the Collier County government. The county announced via social media that they will be resuming locks and penalties on past due utility accounts beginning on Tuesday, June 1. Collier County is currently offering assistance if you still need help paying your […]

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Crash in south Fort Myers sends 11 to hospital, including 7 kids

A two-vehicle crash in south Fort Myers on Saturday sent 11 people to the hospital, seven of them children. It happened near Island Park Road and South Tamiami Trail shortly after 5:30. Seven of those who were sent to the hospital were children. Two had non-life-threatening injuries, four were trauma alerts and the other had […]

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Boat fire sparked in Florida Keys

Monroe County Fire Rescue posted pictures to Facebook of a boat fire on Saturday morning. This fire was on Stock Island. Those aboard the boat at the time of the fire were taken to safety and no injuries were reported. Luckily, the fire was contained to just one boat and was put out within 30 […]

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ATV driver in critical condition after Collier County crash

A man is in critical condition after crashing his ATV. The 26-year-old was heading west on 27th Ave NE, which is west of Everglades Blvd. The ATV hit a mailbox and overturned on 27th Ave NE. The man was transported to the hospital and is in critical condition. The Florida Highway Patrol no longer releases […]

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Naples man seriously injured in crash

A Naples man was seriously injured in a crash late Thursday night. According to Florida Highway Patrol, three young people were traveling south in a car on Carica Road, approaching Sandpine Drive in Collier County. FHP says the driver, a 16-year-old girl, lost control of the car and veered off the roadway. She hit a […]

Charlotte County woman accused of sex with a teen after crashing birthday party

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman who they say crashed a teen’s birthday party earlier this month and had sexual contact with a teen. The party was held on May 9, at a home in Port Charlotte. Jessica Good, 44, had returned to the home around 2 a.m., after a night of […]