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Hurricane Irma still at one hundred eighty five MPH at 8PM Tuesday

Hurricane Irma still at one hundred eighty five MPH at 8PM Tuesday

As of the 8PM advisory Tuesday, Irma still has winds of one hundred eighty five mph, and as moving to the west at fifteen mph. It will proceed to the west and make a turn to the WNW over the next twenty four hours–placing the Leeward Islands directly in Irma’s path.

As of the 8PM advisory Tuesday, Irma still has winds of one hundred eighty five mph, and as moving to the west at fifteen mph. It will proceed to the west and make a turn to the WNW over the next twenty four hours–placing the Leeward Islands directly in Irma’s path.

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After flooding, Island Park residents now prepare for Irma

After flooding, Island Park residents now prepare for Irma

Harm and debris lines Royal Forest Drive as residents are still clearing out their homes after last weeks record rainfall.

Harm and debris lines Royal Forest Drive as residents are still clearing out their homes after last weeks record rainfall.

State of emergency confirmed, National Guard activated says Gov. Scott

State of emergency confirmed, National Guard activated says Gov. Scott

In a press conference Tuesday evening, Governor Rick Scott confirmed that President Trump proclaimed a state of emergency for Florida in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Irma.

In a press conference Tuesday evening, Governor Rick Scott confirmed that President Trump announced a state of emergency for Florida in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Irma.

Lee and Collier County schools closed Thursday and Friday

Lee and Collier County schools closed Thursday and Friday

The Collier County School District announced schools will be closed this Thursday and Friday in prep for Hurricane Irma.

The Collier County School District announced schools will be closed this Thursday and Friday in prep for Hurricane Irma.

FL National Guard activated; Keys under mandatory evacuations

FL National Guard activated; Keys under mandatory evacuations

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is activating one hundred members of the Florida National Guard to prepare for Hurricane Irma. Residents and tourists in the Keys will evacuate Wednesday.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is activating one hundred members of the Florida National Guard to prepare for Hurricane Irma. Residents and tourists in the Keys will evacuate Wednesday.

Crimson Bull thief turns himself in after witnessing himself on TV

Crimson Bull thief turns himself in after observing himself on TV

Two studs are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Two dudes are being sought for stealing several cases of Crimson Bull from a south Fort Myers store.

Another decent day Wednesday for storm preparations in SWFL ahead of Irma

Another decent day Wednesday for storm preparations in SWFL ahead of Irma

From Meteorologist Cody Murphy: Afternoon showers & storms back in the forecast today.

From Meteorologist Cody Murphy: Afternoon showers & storms back in the forecast today.

SWFL Hurricane Irma closures & cancellations

SWFL Hurricane Irma closures & cancellations

SW Florida residents stocking up on hurricane supplies

SW Florida residents stocking up on hurricane supplies

Supply store managers are embarking to see people make preparations in case Hurricane Irma steers toward Southwest Florida.

Supply store managers are commencing to see people make preparations in case Hurricane Irma steers toward Southwest Florida.

Caught on movie: Good Samaritans stop drunken driver on I-75

Caught on movie: Good Samaritans stop drunken driver on I-75

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being buzzed and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a woman this weekend for being inebriated and going on a rampage in her car on I-75 in North Fort Myers.

Bonita Springs flood victims begin repairs

Bonita Springs flood victims begin repairs

It was a busy Labor Day in Bonita Springs for some residents affected by last week’s flooding.

It was a busy Labor Day in Bonita Springs for some residents affected by last week’s flooding.

Trump expected to end program for youthfull immigrants

Trump expected to end program for youthfull immigrants

President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will end protections for youthfull immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but with a six-month delay, people familiar with the plans said.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will end protections for youthful immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but with a six-month delay, people familiar with the plans said.

Lehigh Acres teenage remains hospitalized after hit and run

Lehigh Acres teenage remains hospitalized after hit and run

A week after a Lehigh Acres teenage was struck by a car, his mother still doesn’t know who left her son for dead.

A week after a Lehigh Acres teenage was struck by a car, his mother still doesn’t know who left her son for dead.

Haley: Kim Jong Un ‘begging for war’

Haley: Kim Jong Un ‘begging for war’

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was “begging for war” as she urged the UN Security Council to adopt the strongest sanctions measures possible to stop Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was “begging for war” as she urged the UN Security Council to adopt the strongest sanctions measures possible to stop Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

Collier County detective fired for neglecting cases

Collier County detective fired for neglecting cases

A Collier County detective was fired after an internal investigation found he neglected to go after up on more than three dozen cases.

A Collier County detective was fired after an internal investigation found he neglected to go after up on more than three dozen cases.

Recall issued for Country Fresh produce products

Recall issued for Country Fresh produce products

Southeastern Grocers said Sunday that the Country Fresh produce products were sold in 6-, 10-, 12- and 23-ounce packages.

Southeastern Grocers said Sunday that the Country Fresh produce products were sold in 6-, 10-, 12- and 23-ounce packages.

Emergency meeting called after North Korea nuclear test

Emergency meeting called after North Korea nuclear test

North Korea carried out its most powerful nuclear test to date on Sunday, claiming to have developed an advanced hydrogen bomb that could sit atop an intercontinental ballistic missile.

North Korea carried out its most powerful nuclear test to date on Sunday, claiming to have developed an advanced hydrogen bomb that could sit atop an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Help! Eleven tips to get kids to eat healthy

Help! Eleven tips to get kids to eat healthy

It’s a problem across the year, but at back-to-school time, it gets maybe a tad more strained, as parents are looking to commence over or at least give their kids lunches that pack a healthy punch and won’t get traded away for Oreos or some other sugary snack.

It’s a problem across the year, but at back-to-school time, it gets maybe a tad more tense, as parents are looking to commence over or at least give their kids lunches that pack a healthy punch and won’t get traded away for Oreos or some other sugary snack.

NASA’s space champ comebacks to Earth, logs six hundred sixty five days aloft

NASA’s space champ comebacks to Earth, logs six hundred sixty five days aloft

Two American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are set to depart the space station Saturday in a capsule and splash down off the coast of Kazakhstan at 9:22 p.m. ET.

Two American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are set to depart the space station Saturday in a capsule and splash down off the coast of Kazakhstan at 9:22 p.m. ET.

Female welder makes Lee County history

Female welder makes Lee County history

Man impersonated officer on I-75 in Collier, troopers say

Man impersonated officer on I-75 in Collier, troopers say

A Miami man was arrested in Broward County on charges of impersonating a police officer on I-75 in Collier County.

A Miami man was arrested in Broward County on charges of impersonating a police officer on I-75 in Collier County.

Debris piling up in Island Park after historic flooding

Debris piling up in Island Park after historic flooding

Dozens of people in south Lee County were coerced to gut the inwards of their homes after the major flooding a week ago. On top of that, they’re being told they might have to budge away for months as renovations begin.

Dozens of people in south Lee County were coerced to gut the inwards of their homes after the major flooding a week ago. On top of that, they’re being told they might have to budge away for months as renovations begin.

Read the Inauguration Day letter Obama left for Trump

Read the Inauguration Day letter Obama left for Trump

During his final moments in the Oval Office, President Barack Obama folded into thirds a handwritten letter to Donald Trump, slipped it into an envelope, and in neat capital letters addressed it to “Mr. President.”

During his final moments in the Oval Office, President Barack Obama folded into thirds a handwritten letter to Donald Trump, slipped it into an envelope, and in neat capital letters addressed it to “Mr. President.”

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