FORT MYERS Snowbirds are back to boost SWFL economy Get ready for busy roads, lines at restaurants and packed beaches. Many people who spend their winters in Southwest Florida are headed down a little earlier than usual. Snowbirds are here to boost the local economy. “I’ve actually seen traffic beginning to be Fort Myers Beach traffic,” More cars on the road and more people […]
CAPE CORAL Over 600 Lee County drivers illegally pass school buses in a single day School bus drivers put their warning lights on well in advance, so drivers know when they are about to pull over. But not everyone is giving kids a break. Now, one bus driver is catching bad drivers on camera. A Lee County bus driver said it is often that drivers disobey the traffic laws for […]
Broward school district to hold recruiting event in Collier There is a desperate search to find teachers across the state. A school district on the east coast plans to come here to recruit in one week. The Broward County school district will hold a teacher recruiting event in Naples Thursday, Nov. 8. Which is why Ava Dagon and her mother Taryn Berk said they […]
Crashes involving school buses create safety concerns Over the past few days, there have been five different crashes involving school buses hitting kids — from Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Kentucky to here in Florida. And, in Indiana, a family lost their three children. More than 600 cars illegally passed school buses during a one-day survey completed in lee County this year. The Lee County […]
DETROIT (AP) 1 million Toyota vehicles recalled in US and abroad Toyota is recalling just over 1 million vehicles worldwide because the air bags could inflate without a crash or fail to work if there is one. The recall covers about 17,000 Scion xA vehicles in the U.S. from 2004 through 2006. Also affected in Japan, Europe and elsewhere are the Isis, Avensis, Avensis Wagon, Allex, […]
FORT MYERS Lake Boyz trials continue to move forward An accused Fort Myers gang member on trial could learn his fate by the end of the week. The state rested its case this morning, and now it’s the defense’s turn. The Lake Boyz trials continue in Fort Myers. Tommy Williams’, suspected Lake Boyz gang member, trial continued in Lee County Circuit Court Thursday. Williams’ […]
CLEWISTON Clewiston police bring gifts to 4-year-old boy It was Christmas in October for a young boy when he received a heartwarming surprise from Clewiston police. When the local police learned the young boy and his family were struggling, these real-life superheroes came to the rescue. Four-year-old Harlin received toys, blankets and clothes from Clewiston Police Department. “Ready?” Detective Jennifer Diaz asked Harline, as […]
IMMOKOLEE 24-year-old man arrested for beating young girl An Immokolee man is behind bars for beating a young girl. Parents nearby are shocked that anyone would abuse a child. Manuel Hernandez-Jimenez, 24, was arrested for whipping a child with a cord. The arrest report shows detectives observed lash marks and a small bump on the top of the child’s head and a large […]
FORT MYERS Sheriff’s deputies stand guard at synagogue-held vigil A vigil held at a local synagogue was guarded by two sheriff’s deputies. Temple Beth El held a vigil at its synagogue Monday night to mourn victims of Tree of life shooting in Pittsburgh. “We requested to have two officers to come,” Rabbi Nicole Luna said. “We usually have security at the temple.” There is […]
Boy riding bike hit by car in Hendry County A 9-year old boy was hit by a car while riding his bike near Labelle Elementary School Monday. First responders flew him to Tampa. Florida Highway Patrol said the boy has serious injuries but is stable in a Tampa hospital. A state trooper said one of the reasons the boy likely survived was because he wore a helmet when he was […]