Sydney Persing

A father in Southwest Florida is spending his Christmas in the hospital after a freak accident at home. He was on a ladder prepping his family’s home to be painted when he fell and injured his head. But the family’s community is coming together to make sure they are taken care of during the holiday […]

Right now, we are in the last-minute rush for Christmas gifts. In that rush, the prices of items and the proper classification on a store’s system could be overlooked – intentionally or not. Nikki Fried, the Florida commissioner of agriculture, said some stores are ringing up holiday specials incorrectly. But there are ways to protect […]

He’s just a day old, but baby E-14 has already captured the hearts and eyes of people not just around Southwest Florida, but around the world too. You can see the photo below of the eaglet from Friday afternoon. He’s the first baby born to Harriet and M-15 this year. First feedings, naps and snuggles […]

An accused serial stalker was caught with a notebook in Fort Myers last week, detailing ways to follow women when they are alone or even with someone else. The notebook found on James Gadsden, 64, reads in part, “ask, do you mind if we sit down in the car to talk?” It also says, “you […]

Thursday, a corporal with the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office rescued an abandoned puppy tied inside a plastic bag. Now, DCSO is looking for who is responsible for leaving this “friendly, fun-loving pup” to suffocate. Corporal Plymale was in the area of SW Hillsborough Ave. when he was flagged down about the dog. He responded to […]

How often do you volunteer? If it’s not on your list of priorities, you’re not alone. According to WalletHub, Florida ranks last in volunteering compared to the rest of the country. Our state ranks 37th overall, including donations to charity and community service. So how does this affect Southwest Florida non-profits? It’s Christmas time at […]

A puppy under the tree is the ultimate Christmas gift. But be careful when purchasing that puppy because it could be repossessed.  If you lease or rent to own your pet, you could be in some heartbreak. Cape Coral’s first animal shelter is only weeks away from its opening day. Liz McCauley, the executive director […]

The dry season is upon us and firefighters in Lehigh Acres are stopping by homes to see what potential danger exists. With parts of Southwest Florida abnormally dry, following the guidelines are now imperative. Assistant Lehigh Acres Fire Chief Ralph Ketron has got places to go because it is the dry season. His mission is […]

Things are looking bright in Lee County. Not only is it warm while parts of the country are dealing with snow, but our job outlook ranks third in the nation. There is something about this area that keeps tourists coming back and having people wanting to move here. “The beach walking around to the bars […]

Cape Coral City Council approved an ordinance in a 5-2 vote at its regular meeting Monday to considerably reduce the amount of noise allowed after 11 p.m. throughout Cape Coral. This will, in effect, prohibit amplified sound outside buildings. It’s something residents near the south Cape Coral entertainment district have been fighting for. Many people […]