Fiery crash in Lehigh Acres the result of reckless driving

A serious crash that sent a family to the hospital is the result of reckless driving, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Friday in the area of Lee Blvd and Curtis Ave. Juan Alberto Luna, 41, of Lehigh Acres, was driving a 2015 Ford Mustang along Lee Blvd. Luna’s […]

Dennis Edwards, Temptations singer for 2 decades, dies at 74

Dennis Edwards, a Grammy-winning former member of the famed Motown group The Temptations, has died. He was 74. Edwards died Thursday in Chicago after a long illness, said Rosiland Triche Roberts, his longtime booking agent. Edwards replaced founding member David Ruffin in 1968, and his soulful, passionate voice defined the group for years. A member […]

Vehicle crash closed two lanes on I-75 in Naples Saturday

A serious crash closed the right and center lanes of I-75 northbound between Pine Ridge Road and Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples. The crash happened around 3:15 p.m. Saturday. Traffic was backed up for several miles, but the scene has been cleared. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident was listed as a vehicle […]

Hawaii man says he’s devastated about sending missile alert

A former Hawaii state worker who sent a false missile alert last month said Friday he’s devastated about causing panic but was “100 percent sure” at the time that the attack was real. The man in his 50s spoke to reporters on the condition that he not be identified because he fears for his safety […]

Mount Dora couple fined $100 per day for paint job on house

The homeowners behind a controversial mural in Mount Dora will now have to pay even more money to keep the artwork in place. Originally, Nancy Nemhauser and Ludomir Jastrzebski were fined $100 per day, but it was capped at 31 days. A magistrate, however, lifted the cap Thursday, meaning Nemhauser and Jastrzebski now owe more […]

Humane Society executive director resigns amid sexual harassment allegations

The chief executive director of The Humane Society of the United States resigned following sexual harassment allegations. The New York Times reports that Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday after donors and employees of the animal protection group began calling for him to step down over the allegations. In an email to staff, Pacelle said that because […]

Superbowl

Super Bowl 2018: Wall Street rooting for this team

Sorry, Philadelphians, Wall Street is likely rooting against you in Super Bowl 52. A historical look at the relationship between what team triumphs in the big game and stock market returns suggests investors have no love for the underdog. When the favored team wins, the S&P 500 delivers an average return of 13.1 percent in […]

Woman in critical injury after bicycle crash in Collier County

A 57-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after a crash Friday afternoon on Davis Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Maria Malfitano, 57, of Naples, was riding a bicycle on the crosswalk, heading east on Davis Boulevard approaching Kings Way, the FHP said. A 2015 Lexus GX460, being driven by Cheryl June Pohl, 72, […]

Super Bowl fans could be tackled by the flu

Before the Patriots take on the Eagles, one million people are expected to attend Super Bowl related events in Minneapolis on Sunday. So organizers are taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of flu. Across the NFL experience, workers are busy disinfecting and wiping down equipment multiple times a day. “I’m not a person to […]