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Traffic signal repairs underway at intersection of State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the signal at the intersection of State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road is currently experiencing outages. At 11:18 a.m. today, the county reported that Traffic Control Officers were on site assisting motorists through the intersection while crews work to make repairs. Travelers may prefer to take an alternate route or allow for additional travel time during this operation. For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com.

Holiday on the water? Safe boating info shared

While the roads and airways will certainly be busy this Fourth of July, there also will be quite a bit of traffic in local waters.  Sea Tow, which has been providing on-water assistance for 40-plus years predicts more boaters than usual for America’s 250th birthday, which increases the ...

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Fort Myers man charged with driving over 100 mph on street in South Cape

A Fort Myers man was arrested in Cape Coral last Friday after police say he fled from a traffic stop reaching speeds of 100-plus miles per hour.  Chase Ciano, 22, has been charged with speeding at 100 mph or more, as well as fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement ...

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DeSantis signs state budget

Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, a $117.6 billion spending plan "that reflects nearly eight years of conservative leadership anchored by fiscal discipline, responsible governance, and strategic investment. "Following nearly $810 million in line-item ...

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Nunez hits go-ahead homer as Mussels beat Threshers, 5-4

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Irvin Nunez blasted a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels defeated the Clearwater Threshers 5-4 Tuesday night at BayCare Ballpark. With the game tied 3-3 in the eighth inning, Quentin Young reached on a single. Mussels’ ...

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Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2024 Ferrari-Carano Friuli Grave, Italy Pinot Grigio

We have enjoyed many vintages of Chardonnay and Fume Blanc from Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma, California, but in a bow to their Italian heritage, they are now offering a Pinot Grigio from the acclaimed Friuli Grave Region of Italy where wines have been made since the days of the Romans. This is a ...

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