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Dunnington Mansion for sale? Unique proposal given to foundation
Years after seeing a bid to buy the property rejected, members of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation (DMF) may have another chance. The mansion’s current ownership group has told the foundation they’re willing to listen, with some qualifiers. If the DMF raises enough money to come to the negotiating table with a “fair offer” and the […] The post Dunnington Mansion for sale? Unique proposal given to foundation appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student
The family of a student who was sexually abused and sent graphic images by a former teacher sued the District in a civil lawsuit for “an excess of $50,000 in damages.” The lawsuit claims the student incurred medical and psychological injuries from her experience at Diplomat Middle School in Cape Coral.
The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot
After a mild start to the day with temperatures in the upper 70s, we warm up quickly. High temperatures will reach the mid-to-upper 90s. The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler added, “Those ‘feels-like’ temperatures will be in the triple digits when factoring in the humidity.”. That has...
12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116
A 12-vehicle crash temporarily closed all lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 116. Traffic is currently fully open as crews continue to work the scene on the southbound shoulder Thursday at 5 p.m. Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene along with Florida Highway Patrol. Tow trucks helped get...
Slow-moving storms saturate parts of Southwest Florida
The super-steamy and tropical air over Southwest Florida made it feel like the 90s even before sunrise Thursday morning. A Flood Advisory was issued Thursday morning for portions of Southwest Florida, including central and northern portions of Lee County. That advisory expired at 12:45 p.m. Storms sat over north Cape...
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport
Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon. During a presentation to Charlotte County Airport Authority, Gammon provided an overview of new businesses, buildings and construction underway...
Punta Gorda, YMCA inch closer to New Operation Cooper Street lease
Punta Gorda City Council and representatives of the YMCA of Southwest Florida approached a lease agreement for New Operation Cooper Street during a special session May 14 where members of the public commented on the matter. The decision not to renew the current lease, which expires June 30, came after...
Mother and 3-year-old son 'lose everything' in Suncoast Estates camper fire
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A suspect is in custody after a camper caught on fire in Suncoast Estates. A woman says her daughter and grandson lost everything and were left with only the clothes on their backs. The mother of the victim, Elizabeth Malcolm said her daughter lived...
LCSO investigating possible connection between shooting and fire in North Fort Myers
Deputies are investigating the alleged shooting of a family’s camper home, which was then burned down by a fire in North Fort Myers. The fire was reported to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the North Fort Myers Fire District at around 6:12 a.m. on Thursday. A large...
SWFL cold cases rise, what local law enforcement is doing to combat the epidemic
FORT MYERS, Fla. — As the growing number of cold cases becomes an epidemic in our country, the DOJ reports only around 7% of police departments have units dedicated only to those crimes. This, as Florida ranks sixth across the nation for these kinds of cases with more than 20,000 unsolved according toProject Cold Case.
Super steamy Thursday with isolated rain and storms in SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Interactive Radar | Traffic Conditions. The super-steamy and tropical air over Southwest Florida made it feel like the 90s even before sunrise Thursday morning. A Flood Advisory was issued Thursday morning for portions of Southwest Florida, including central and northern portions of Lee County. That...
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