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Two Leopard 2 A6 heavy battle tanks and a Puma infantry fighting vehicle of the Bundeswehr's 9th Panzer Training Brigade participate in a demonstration of capabilities during a visit by then-Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht to the Bundeswehr Army training grounds in February 2022 in Munster, Germany.

Germany signals it hasn't ruled out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Western defense officials are meeting to coordinate military assistance to Ukraine. Germany has resisted their efforts to persuade the country to export its Leopard 2 tanks, or allow others to do so.

Self-Driving Cars Testing on Florida Roads, Leading a 'Driverless Car' Future

Could the next car you buy drive itself? As technology for self-driving or "autonomous" vehicles improves, Florida lawmakers, transportation officials,…

Lee Health Reopens Kidney Transplant Program After Nearly Yearlong Suspension

This week the Lee Health kidney transplant program reopened as the Lee Health Transplant Institute at Gulf Coast Medical Center. One of just nine kidney…

A CarMax lot holds hundreds of used cars and trucks in Gaithersburg, Md. on April 12. Used car prices have fallen from their recent peaks, but they remain extraordinarily high compared to just a few years ago. And other costs of car ownership are rising, too.

It's not just buying a car — owning one is getting pricier, too

Mechanics' bills are rising faster than inflation, and people are holding on to their vehicles for longer than ever. That means even those staying out of the car market are feeling inflation's pinch.

Mobil pantry volunteers hand out food to residents.

We check in with the Harry Chapin Food Bank to see how they're handling the high inflation and increased fuel costs

The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers has been providing food for people in need across southwest Florida since 1983. Over the decades, it has faced trying times like during the great recession in 2008 and 2009; and during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. And now they’re facing another wave of challenges due to rising inflation and high fuel costs. We sit down with president & CEO, Richard LeBer, to get an update on how they’re handling these trying economic times and learn what people can do to help them in their mission.

Big Cypress National Preserve prescribed fire area expanded

Temporary trail closures are in effect to promote visitor safety during prescribed fire activity currently being conducted and continuing through June 18, 2023. During the closure all recreational use including off-road vehicles, hiking, camping, hunting and commercial activities are prohibited in the designated areas.

Some of the work being done on the Sanibel Causeway involves crews restoring damaged bridge approaches on the Sanibel Causeway using a high early-strength concrete that will cures quickly and can be ready for traffic earlier then regular concrete.

Crews work extended hours to finish road work on the Sanibel Causeway before year's end

For the remainder of December, motorists crossing the Sanibel Causeway should expect periodic lane closures and traffic shifts during the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout the week.

Big Cypress National Preserve temporarily closing Wagon Wheel area for prescribed fire

Big Cypress National Preserve has issued a temporary closure to promote visitor safety during prescribed fire activity beginning Thursday. During the closure all recreational use including off-road vehicles, hiking, camping, hunting and commercial activities are prohibited in the designated areas.

Sandbags available throughout area

In anticipation of Tropical Storm Idalia, sand and sandbags are available in several locations throughout our region.

Florida Panther Update

As we enter 2018 we're taking a look back at how the endangered Florida panther population fared last year. Biologists say the panther population is…

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