Jessica Alpern
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Fort Myers Beach businesses close in anticipation of Elsa
Business owners on Fort Myers Beach said they will be closed Tuesday, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Elsa. → Read More
VPK classes begin Tuesday in Lee County
Across the country, educators said they saw a drop in enrollment during the pandemic and they're hoping to get it back on track. → Read More
Southwest Airlines passengers continue to experience cancelations, delays
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Frustrated passengers woke up to find out their Southwest Airlines flights were canceled or delayed Wednesday morning. Travelers across the country have been dealing with the same thing for the past few days, all stemming from computer problems with the airline. Southwest Airlines has had to shut down twice in the past two days. Both departures and arrivals into Southwest… → Read More
Free summer lunch programs for Southwest Florida students
Southwest Florida schools are making sure students don't go hungry this summer. → Read More
Senior golf-a-thon to raise $15,000 for hungry Southwest Floridians
A senior living community in North Naples is gearing up for a golf-a-thon that's on track to raise $15,000 for hungry Southwest Floridians. → Read More
14th Ave Fire burning at least 1,500 acres in Golden Gate
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE (1:01 PM) May 23rd-- The Florida Forest Service is reporting that the 14th Avenue fire is at 1,500 acres and 20% contained at this time. According to the Forest Service, two homes have been damaged and two homes have been lost. Voluntary evacuations are currently in effect through the Collier County Sherriff’s Office. Evacuation is from the west side of Desoto… → Read More
Hazmat team responds after local animal hospital was evacuated
The South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue Service District said it responded to BluePearl Pet Hospital in Fort Myers Saturday afternoon for a hazardous material investigation. → Read More
Florida Exit Poll: more insight given to what was important to voters
An exit poll of Florida voters gives us more insight into what was important to voters in our state this election. → Read More
Concerns over reopening Florida schools in May
An online petition urging Governor Ron DeSantis not to reopen Florida schools in May is gaining momentum. As of Monday the petition was up to nearly 10,000 signatures. Supporters fear reopening schools in May would only spread the coronavirus further. → Read More
Remembering Parkland
LEE COUNTY, Fla. -- Friday marks two years since the tragic mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Fox 4 is speaking one-on-one with the father of one of those victims who's sharing his empowering message. The most powerful takeaway from the conversation with Manuel Oliver, was when he said "I'm a survivor, you're a survivor...for now." That's was his message on the two-year… → Read More
Community gathers for Annual MLK UNITY breakfast
Monday morning, The 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Junior UNITY breakfast took place at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. → Read More
Shooting investigation underway at Fort Myers Nightclub
Fort Myers Police responded to Romance Nightclub on Palm Beach Boulevard early Monday morning, after reports of shots fired. → Read More
Man dies after brutal attack in Arcadia
Arcadia Police have announced three arrests in connection with the death of a homeless man who was brutally beaten and later died from his injuries. Those men now face second degree murder charges. → Read More
Search for suspect who shot Cape Coral teen continues
The search is underway right now for the person who shot a teenager in his own driveway. It happened near Mariner Middle and High Schools in Cape Coral on Friday, and we're still waiting for an arrest to be made. → Read More
Jimmy Rodgers to be sentenced Thursday for murder of Teresa Sievers
As we await to learn if Mark Sievers will in fact get the death penalty that the jury recommended, sentencing for Jimmy Rodgers will begin Thursday. → Read More
County set to discuss rebuilding Fort Myers Beach arches
A blast from the past could soon become a part of Fort Myers Beach! Lee County says it has a way to fund a $75,000 project to rebuild the iconic arches that once greeted people to the island. → Read More
Fort Myers to consider using red light cameras
At city council meeting Monday, city leaders will meet to consider using red light cameras to keep you safe on the roads. But not all are onboard. → Read More
Colder temps not bringing relief from red tide
The Fox 4 weather team says that the brief cold front and wind we are seeing won’t offer any relief in the way of red tide. Several areas across Southwest Florida are seeing high concentrations. The pick-up in the wind could even make conditions worse. → Read More
Senate passes new animal cruelty act
Congressmen behind The PACT Act (Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture) say the federal guidelines are needed to stop animal abusers. But with local cruelty laws already in place, Fox 4 is looking into how new federal legislation will make a difference when it comes to punishing abusers. → Read More
Conservation experts speak on red tide sea turtle research
The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation spoke only with Fox 4 this morning on its red tide research project to measure the impact on sea turtles. The foundation is studying both stranded and nesting sea turtles to learn more, as the islands continue to see concentrations of red tide. → Read More