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Impact of heavy rain on burrowing owls in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Heavy rain throughout Southwest Florida this week means an increased risk for flooding in the area. According to Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife, this may impact burrowing owls. In most cases, owls will fly out of their burrows to a safe location until the water...
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille donates $3,000 to The Sanibel School
From serving food to helping students, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille donated $3,000 to the Sanibel School. Doc Ford’s Run Bar & Grille donated the money to the Sanibel School as part of the school’s Blue-Ribbon Classic Gold Tournament and Gala in early May. All the...
How do I find my flood zone? Here's how to prepare for Lee County flooding
Collier and Lee Counties are going to experience a ton of rain this week, which brings a risk of flooding. With forecasters predicting anywhere from six to 20 inches of rain, it's good to have a flood plan in case of an emergency. In order to plan, you need to...
Cape Coral Fire Department rescues dog from canal
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape Coral Fire Department rescued a dog from a canal on Wednesday morning. According to the CCFD, she was found near SE 5th Pl and SE 47 Ter. She is drying off and is warming up. CCFD says they have reunited the dog with...
Are black bears out of place in Cape Coral?
A black bear was spotted last Friday in Cape Coral’s Westin on SW 57th Street, sparking both excitement and concern among residents. Multiple surveillance cameras captured the bear roaming the area, leading the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) to confirm that black bears are not uncommon in Florida.
Florida is home to the fastest-cooling housing markets in the US
(NewsNation) — Florida was a red-hot destination during the pandemic, but now, the state is home to some of the fastest-cooling housing markets in the country. Western Florida cities like North Port, Tampa and Cape Coral have seen inventory surge more than 60% over the past year, and houses are taking longer to sell, according to a new Redfin analysis.
Lee County man sentenced to prison for $1.35M COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
FORT MYERS, Fla. — An Alva man was sentenced to a year and six months in prison for a $1.35 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. According to the State Attorney's Office, 40-year-old Evan Graves submitted 10 Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration for his companies in Fort Myers.
Weather update: Isolated areas of Lee County could see 7 inches of rain by Friday
A flood advisory is in effect for the Fort Myers-Cape Coral area as torrential rains continue to fall across Southwest Florida. The National Weather Service recorded just under 3 inches of rain through during a 12-hour period Tuesday, and some localized areas could see up to 20 inches of rain this week.
Category 5 Chaos
If you ever want someone to help you through a hurricane, you might want best-selling author Randy Wayne White by your side. “My wife and I stayed on Sanibel during Hurricane Ian,” said White. He’d lived through Hurricane Charley on Pine Island in 2004. “I didn’t think anything...
Mellow Mushroom opens in Cape Coral: 5 things to know about the cool cosmic restaurant
Kosmic Karma, Super Pepp and Disco Peach have finally arrived in Cape Coral. Mellow Mushroom made its groovy debut Monday, June 10, next to Gator Mike’s on Pine Island Road. “This project almost didn’t happen,” said Chris Scuderi, who owns the highly anticipated restaurant and neighboring family fun park. “But it’s finally here. We’re so excited.”
Preparing for heavy rainfall in Southwest Florida
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — NBC2 is alongside SW Eighth Street off Nicholas Parkway W, where they see water pooling along the sides of the road and making its way toward driveways. This is just the beginning of wet conditions as heavy rain is expected in Southwest Florida this week.
Neighbors on Fort Myers Beach prepare for flooding
Fort Myers Beach has always been prone to flooding but with so many still recovering from Hurricane Ian, big rain events like this bring about uneasiness. “I literally just went to Ace Hardware and bought their last sump pump. So here we are,” said Fort Myers Beach resident Kelley Hall.
Who's on the Beach during a tropical disturbance? Weather Channel and Fox Weather converge
Not to be outdone by The Weather Channel, Fox Weather converged onto Fort Myers Beach Wednesday as a tropical disturbance stalled over Southwest Florida. The Rupert Murdock family machine dispatched a crew to Estero Island led by Fox Weather correspondent Nicole Valdes. ...
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