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West Palm Beach man seeking answers as cousin faces harsh conditions at Alligator Alcatraz

Military · Fort Myers

West Palm Beach man seeking answers as cousin faces harsh conditions at Alligator Alcatraz

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A West Palm Beach man is seeking answers after learning his cousin was taken to the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention facility, where he says the detainee is facing harsh cold weather conditions.Melbi Morales said his cousin, 22-year-old Jose Luis Perez Bravo, was taken to the facility days after he was pulled over and arrested. Morales said Bravo is describing conditions there as "miserable."PREVIOUS COVERAGE: FHP trooper under review …See the Story

Enright Scores 19 in Austin Peay's 83-62 Victory over FGCU

Basketball · Fort Myers

Enright Scores 19 in Austin Peay's 83-62 Victory over FGCU

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Led by Matt Enright's 19 points, the Austin Peay Governors defeated the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 83-62 on Thursday See the Story

Harborstone Point Advisors Expands Sanibel Presence Through Merger With Vasanta Senerat CPA PA – Cloud PR Wire

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Harborstone Point Advisors Expands Sanibel Presence Through Merger With Vasanta Senerat CPA PA – Cloud PR Wire

Sanibel, Florida, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Harborstone Point Advisors announced the expansion of its Sanibel footprint following its merger with Vasanta Senerat CPA PA, a well-established accounting practice known for serving island residents and closely held businesses. The merger brings together deep local relationships and institutional-level financial advisory expertise, creating a full-service firm designed to meet the evolving needs…See the Story

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Passerby Who Killed Man Attacking Cop Learns His Fate

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While pinned to the ground, a Florida deputy begged a passerby to shoot his attacker. The man complied, shooting the suspect dead. He’s since learned his fate. Sheriff’s Deputy Dean Bardes (left) was left begging for his life while pinned to the ground by Edward Strother (right). (Photo Credit: LCSO) At about 9:30 am on November 14, 2016, a chain of events led to Sheriff’s Deputy Dean Bardes begging for his life just a few feet away from Ashad R…Lee County, Florida · Lee County Read Article

MLB Notebook: Fifteen questions as Red Sox spring training draws closer

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It won’t be long now. In less than two weeks, Red Sox pitchers and catchers will report to Fort Myers, Florida, to officially kick off 2026 spring training, with position players soon to follow.Boston Red Sox · Fort Myers Read Article

Hermitage Artist Retreat plans spring program in Boca Grande with Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus

The Hermitage Artist Retreat this week announced new programs in February and March, including an event in Boca Grande and a return to the Hermitage Beach in Sarasota County. The Boca Grande event on Friday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. is entitled “Joe & Lauren: Making Music in Boca Grande” and features Hermitage Fellows Joe Iconis and Lauren Marcus. Iconis and Marcus are partners in art and life. Iconis wrote the hit score for Tony Award-nominated Br…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article

FCC Approves Ownership Cap Waivers In Fort Myers

The FCC has granted its first two waivers to surpass the current ownership caps with the approval of Beasley Media Group’s sale of its Fort Myers FL cluster to Sun Broadcasting and Fort Myers Broadcasting. The first deal will see the Jim Schwartzel led Sun acquire Classic Rock “96 K-Rock” WRXK Bonita Springs, CHR “B103.9” WXKB Cape Coral and “Podcast Radio” 96.5 W243BM/101.5 W268AH/105.1 W286AK/WXKB-HD2 for $9 million. Sun already owns Conservat…FCC · Fort Myers Read Article

Harborstone Point Advisors Expands Sanibel Presence Through Merger With Vasanta Senerat CPA PA – Cloud PR Wire

Sanibel, Florida, 30th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Harborstone Point Advisors announced the expansion of its Sanibel footprint following its merger with Vasanta Senerat CPA PA, a well-established accounting practice known for serving island residents and closely held businesses. The merger brings together deep local relationships and institutional-level financial advisory expertise, creating a full-service firm designed to meet the evolving needs…Sanibel · Sanibel See the Story

I'm still working at 80 to help my family with medical bills. Caregiving has brought me closer to my grandkids, but I don't think I'll retire.

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Noe Parenteau (right) with his sister (left)Noe ParenteauNoe Parenteau continues working at 80 due to high caregiver costs.Parenteau's sister and ex-wife require expensive memory and assisted living care.Considering relocation, Parenteau is prioritizing financial support for family care.This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with Noe Parenteau, 80, who lives outside Fort Myers, Florida. Parenteau works as an operations automation analyst…Dementia · Fort Myers Read Article

Florida MAGA bastion draws comeback from ex-lawmakers

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FORT MYERS, Florida — The Sunshine State is famously a place where people go for a fresh start. In the political realm, a looming Florida congressional Republican primary is testing the outer boundaries of that adage. The 12 Republican candidates, so far, for Florida’s 19th Congressional District include a pair of former House members from other states: Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina and Chris Collins of western New York. Both left office un…Madison Cawthorn · Fort Myers Read Article

UNA attempts to rally too late at FGCU

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North Alabama remains in the cellar of the ASUN standings.Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

How did power-hitting Red Sox OF prospect Justin Gonzales fare in 2025?

After playing a key role in winning a Dominican Summer League championship and being named the organization’s 2024 Latin Program Position Player of the Year in his professional debut, Red Sox outfield prospect Justin Gonzales took another step forward in 2025. Gonzales, originally signed for $250,000 as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in January 2024, arrived in Fort Myers for his first spring training in the United Sta…Boston Red Sox · Fort Myers Read Article

Lee County and Its Partners Continue Cold-weather Outreach into Next Week

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