Kennedy Mason

Fort Myers

News Reporter at WBBH-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

News Reporter at WZVN-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

Articles

Yanko Romero man accused of Fort Myers murder and cellmate beating back in court Monday

1 week ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

COAST. 7 DAY FORECAST. THAT'S COMING UP FOR YOU IN JUST A COUPLE OF MINUTES. >> HAPPENING TODAY, AN ALLEGED KILLER IS HEADING BACK TO COURT. YANKO ROMERO IS ACCUSED OF MURDERING 25 YEAR-OLD ALEX TO POPULAR FORT MYERS BOAT RAMP AND THEN LATER ATTACKING HIS CELLMATE. DEPUTIES SAY THAT HE'S THE ONE BEHIND THE DEADLY SHOOTING ALONG OASIS GRAND BOULEVARD RIGHT NEAR PALM BEACH BOULEVARD LAST WEEKEND ON SUNDAY. >> AFTER THAT, HE WAS BOOKED AND SHARED A CELL WITH BRENT DIAZ WHERE MORE TROUBLE ENSUED.
SalusCare closes its doors for good as city terminates lease

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

WHERE CARSON WAS A STUDENT. >> HUNDREDS OF CAPE CORAL FAMILIES JUST LOST A KEY PLACE TO TURN FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE. CAN ANY MASON EXPLAINS WHY SALA'S CARES. DOORS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR GOOD. >> IF YOU TRY TO COME GET SERVICES HERE AT SALE IS CARE IN CAPE CORAL ALONG CULTURAL PARK BOULEVARD. YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO THEIR DOORS ARE LOCKED FOR GOOD AFTER THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL PULLED THE PLUG ON THEIR LEASE. THIS IS WHAT SALA'S CARE ON CULTURAL PARK BOULEVARD LOOKED LIKE AFTER HURRICANE IAN.
Work officially complete on Diverging Diamond at Colonial Blvd and I-75

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

The Diverging Diamond Project at Colonial Boulevard and I-75 is officially complete. The Florida Department of Transportation started working on the project in 2021, and the final touches are complete four years later. There are just a few punch list items left, which FDOT said drivers will not notice.
Sanibel looking at feasibility of three lanes of travel on causeway

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

ANYTHING MORE. >> WELL, THE CITY OF SANIBEL IS LOOKING AT POSSIBLY ADDING A 3RD LANE OF TRAFFIC TO THE SANIBEL CLOCK CAUSEWAY. SO THE IDEA IS TO HELP EASE TRAFFIC BACKUPS WHEN YOU'RE HEADING OFF THE ISLAND. THE SANIBEL CAUSEWAY HAS BEEN GETTING WORK DONE ON IT NEARLY IN NONSTOP SINCE HURRICANE IAN IN 2022. >> BUT NOW THE CITY IS LOOKING AT AN IDEA TO SEE HOW LIKELY IT IS TO ACTUALLY AT A 3RD LANE.
Crews set to begin removing boats from Laishley Park in Punta Gorda; Weather setbacks

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

GULF COAST WEATHER. >> JASON, THANK YOU. >> TODAY A LONG-AWAITED PROJECT ACTUALLY MARINO WILL FINALLY KICK OFF. THE CITY OF GORDA WILL BEGIN TO WORK TO REMOVE FOR SUNKEN BOATS OUT OF THE MARINA. SO THAT DAMAGE WAS DONE DURING HURRICANE MILTON LAST HURRICANE SEASON. THE BOAT AT LASHLEY PARK IN GORDA ARE SIDEWAYS. SOME OF THEM ARE UNDER WATER AND THEY'VE BEEN LIKE THAT FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS. BUT TODAY, THE PROCESS TO GET RID OF THEM BEGINS.
Weigh in on Cape Coral's future housing options: time ending soon

4 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

It's your last chance to let the city of Cape Coral know your thoughts on its housing and development plans. The city created a survey that you can fill out until Sunday. It's looking for your thoughts as more people move in, with more than 233,000 people living in Cape Coral. As of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, it's the eighth-largest city in the entire state of Florida. Mark Magyar, who lives in Cape Coral, has noticed.
Cape Coral city leaders discuss Sands Boulevard Bridge future

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

Cape Coral city leaders addressed concerns over the Sands Boulevard Bridge Wednesday at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Currently, those who drive along Sands Boulevard Bridge have to avoid barricades in Cape Coral. Also, northbound and southbound have to share a lane. The bridge, between SW 51st Street and SW 52nd Street in Cape Coral, sustained major damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022.More of the seawall failed because of erosion from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Charlotte County commissioners approve 17 school speed zone cameras

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

Charlotte County commissioners unanimously approved to add school speed zones cameras to 17 schools Tuesday. You will get a $100 ticket if you go 10 miles over the speed limit. Taylor Cellemare, who sends her son to a Charlotte County public school, thinks this will make him and other students safer. "I see so many kids on their way to school, and you would not believe the amount that you see just passing by, not paying attention, not letting them across," Cellamare said.
One person injured in Lehigh Acres shooting Monday morning

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

THOSE RAIN CHANCES WITH YOUR LATEST FUTURE CAST COMING UP IN GULF COAST. WEATHER. >> TO GULF COAST NEWS ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW. WE'RE WORKING TO FIND OUT WHY A STREET WAS SWARMED WITH INVESTIGATORS WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING HAPPENED IN LEHIGH ACRES ON HAROLD AVENUE SOUTH BY GUNNERY ROAD AND LEE BOULEVARD. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER KENNEDY MASON IS LIVE FROM THE SCENE RIGHT NOW. SO KENNEDY, ARE YOU SEEING INVESTIGATORS FOCUS? >> THEIR ATTENTION ANYWHERE, SPECIFIC OUT THERE. >> GOOD MORNING.
City of Cape Coral launches Well Data Portal for residents

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

The City of Cape Coral has a new tool to help you stay informed when it comes to your private wells. The Well Data Portal provides easy access to current and historical well permit data, including well depth, installation date, contractor information, and more. This portal is supposed to help Cape Coral homeowners, buyers and realtors by giving you well water information at your fingertips.