Zach Oliveri
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Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Lee County school board unanimously votes in favor of the Guardian Program Tuesday night
A program to arm school staff members takes center stage Tuesday night in the Lee County school district. → Read More
Incident prompts closure of Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity retail store
An incident caused the Habitat for Humanity retail store to close on Wednesday. → Read More
Sanibel's lighthouse shining bright again five months after Hurricane Ian
Five months later, some things are still the same in Sanibel since Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida. Whether it’s destroyed homes or simply signs letting you know the beach is closed, reminders of Hurricane Ian are bountiful on the Island. But five months later, the island has come a long way and made plenty of […] → Read More
DeSoto County Fair shooter to stay in detention lockup; community copes
A small community is reeling as an accused killer sits in secure detention for shooting a 17-year-old boy. The murder at the DeSoto County Fair shook families in Arcadia, and people are trying to cope. Jean McGowan has lived in Arcadia for more than two decades. While she doesn’t know the teenager shot and killed […] → Read More
1 dead in Cape Coral shooting
One person is dead after a church was hit with gunfire over the weekend. Cape Coral police confirmed one person is dead in what detectives call a case of self-defense. No specific details have been released. For days neighbors here wondered and worried about what happened at the church. Bullet holes inside of a church […] → Read More
Former Cape Coral fire inspector under investigation for child porn
A former Cape Coral fire inspector is under investigation after alarming allegations of child porn surface. In 2022, Fort Myers police were tipped off that child porn was on an account that belong to Michael Burkhart, an 18-year employee of Cape Coral. The first thing Burkhart did was send an email to the city saying he […] → Read More
Sen. Rick Scott tours Cape Coral to see progress after Ian
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott visited Southwest Florida to see recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian slammed through the area. Scott, a Republican, visited Cape Coral to receive an update from the city’s mayor, John Gunter, and other city officials on the community’s efforts to recover from Hurricane Ian. They meet at the Yacht Club Park. There […] → Read More
Canterbury High School basketball team come together to help after Ian destruction
A team who’s there for each other on and off the court. The athletes from Canterbury High School are working together to help their coach after hurricane Ian. He had damage to both his house and family business. Matt Dunn grew up on Sanibel, but when the hurricane approached, he evacuated to Estero, not knowing […] → Read More
Cape Coral draining problems ahead of Nicole
Tropical Storm Nicole will not be as intense as Ian, but the damage Ian did could make the effects of Nicole worse. Just like in Cape Coral, storm drains are filled up with debris, and ever since Ian, whenever it rains, the roads and streets of Cape Coral flood, making it a pain to get […] → Read More
Removal of shrimp boats begins near Fort Myers Beach waters
Shrimp boats that were damaged during Hurricane Ian were removed from San Carlos Island on Friday. It was a bittersweet moment for shrimpers who could finally see just how badly they were damaged. The first boat, the Double E, was finally lifted after being thrown onto its side during Hurricane Ian. Wayne Romano has worked […] → Read More
A look at the damage suffered by CenturyLink's infrastructure
Extensive damage to CenturyLink’s remote terminals is leaving customers offline for weeks after Hurricane Ian. The destruction makes it challenging to get back online. There is rust and corrosion, as well as dried mud on wires. So much is damaged that the internet provider is bringing in 17,000 miles of cable. People have reached out […] → Read More
Cape Coral residents struggling with lack of internet
Many people are frustrated as they near three and a half weeks without internet. Hurricane Ian knocked out service for a lot of people and it’s taking a toll as people try to work and study. Centurylink says the status of connection all depends on where you live especially because of the damage their infrastructure […] → Read More
Man with terminal cancer helping his St. James City community after Ian
A man with a terminal illness isn’t letting that keep him from coming to the rescue of hurricane victims in need. Charlie Spencer is counting his blessings and not looking at what is lost as he sees all the devastation around him in St. James City and all over Pine Island. What he has is […] → Read More
Cape Coral businesses working to reopen their doors
Restaurants and businesses in Cape Coral are working on getting back up and running after Hurricane Ian. Downtown Cape Coral was hit hard, and now business owners are determined to be there for the community. Nakisha Camacho is doing her best to keep a smile on her face, but seeing her business, Hair Artistry, in […] → Read More
Pastor saves woman from Naples home during Ian
Walking into Rebecca Voss’ Naples home you can see there’s not much left. Just a mattress on the floor. She lost prized possessions, including playbills from her favorite musicals, gone. They were all lost during Hurricane Ian. Walls cut out after Ian rushed her home from all sides. She lives near Wiggins Pass Road. “I […] → Read More
At least 600 poles replaced in Cape Coral by LCEC
Cape Coral city leaders deliver an update on Hurricane Ian recovery. During a news conference on Friday, the city said that they are 100% back online with water and sewer, and a precautionary boil water notice is still in place for the city. The Department of Health has to conduct two tests anytime the system […] → Read More
Bonita Springs provides updates on flooding concerns, damage
The City of Bonita Springs was one of many in Southwest Florida that were hit hard by Hurricane Ian. → Read More
Cape Coral exploring ways to regulate electric bikes and scooters
The city is hoping to find a good regulatory solution for electric bikes and scooters. Cape Coral wants those e-bikes and scooters to have a maximum speed. → Read More
Cape Coral community fed up with neighbor's bird noise-making machine
A Cape Coral community is fed up with one of their neighbor's bird noise-making machine. → Read More
Friday night lights back in Southwest Florida as Lehigh Senior High faces Lake Gibson
Friday night lights are shining brightly once again at Lehigh Senior High in Southwest Florida. The lightning fans waited and waited for an hour and a half weather delay after, coincidentally, lightning was detected. But, unperturbed the fans eventually got to see their team face-off against Lake Gibson from Lakeland. ESPN was also in Lee […] → Read More