Tyler Watkins

Fort Myers

Contributor at WZVN-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

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Town of Fort Myers Beach will be removed from FEMA flood insurance probation

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Tyler Watkins

Fort Myers Beach officials announced the town will be removed from probation under the National Flood Insurance Program after meeting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s requirements. According to a news release from the town of Fort Myers Beach, its removal from probation will go into effect on Nov. 18. Officials said the town completed the five action items that were set by FEMA in 2024.
Everblades complete first round sweep with 4-3 OT win over Jacksonville Icemen

2 weeks ago | abc-7.com | Tyler Watkins

The Florida Everblades are moving on to the second round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs after securing a 4-3 OT win over the Jacksonville Icemen.It was another game that took some extra time to finish, but the Everblades came out on top again and notched a series sweep over the Icemen. All four games of this series ended in OT.This is the fourth consecutive year that the Everblades eliminated the Icemen in the Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Precautionary boil water notice issued for parts of east Fort Myers

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Tyler Watkins

SAYS IT'S PART OF AN ONGOING TRAINING TO KEEP DEPUTIES PREPARED FOR ANY SITUATION. BREAKING NEWS, MANY PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN EAST FORT MYERS SHOULD BOIL THEIR WATER. LAKE COUNTY UTILITIES IS ABOUT 580 HOMES. YOUR ORANGE RIVER BOULEVARD. AND I-75 LAST WATER. THE CONTRACTOR DAMAGED A WATER MAIN REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY THIS AFTERNOON.
Lehigh Acres man dies in crash that shut down northbound I-75 at Daniels Parkway

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Tyler Watkins

A 24-year-old Lehigh Acres man died in a two-vehicle crash that shut down the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 131 at Daniels Parkway. The crash happened at approximately 1:46 p.m. Friday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 2012 Nissan Maxima driven by the Lehigh Acres man and a 2023 Hyundai Sonata driven by a 21-year-old North Fort Myers man were traveling along I-75 in the left lane at a high rate of speed.
Brush fire erupts near Piney Road in North Fort Myers Friday afternoon

3 weeks ago | abc-7.com | Tyler Watkins

POLICE CALLED IT A CRIME AND ARRESTED BOTH MEN. >> THERE'S A BRUSH FIRE BURNING IN NORTH FORT MYERS FOR THE SECOND DAY IN A ROW. CREWS HAVE BEEN WORKING OFF PINEY ROAD AND PONDELLA ROAD FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF HOURS. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER MADISON ADAMS IS THERE LIVE WITH AN UPDATE ON THE FIREFIGHT. >> YES, PETER, THE NORTH FORT MYERS, FIRE DEPARTMENT IN FLORIDA, FORESTRY ARE HERE. WE SAW THEM BRING IN BIG BULLDOZERS AND BRUSH TRUCKS TO HELP CONTROL THE FLAMES GOING TAKE A LOOK.
Brush fire erupts near Pondella Rd in North Fort Myers Friday afternoon

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Tyler Watkins

WELL AS GULF COAST. 7 DAY FORECAST. >> BREAKING NEWS. WE'RE TAKING A LIVE LOOK FROM OUR TOWER CAM AT A BRUSH FIRE OFF OF PONDELLA ROAD IN NORTH FORT MYERS. WE'VE REACHED OUT TO NORTH FORT MYERS FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IT. AS YOU CAN SEE, YOU CAN KIND OF SEE THE SMOKE BILLOWING INTO THE AIR JUST PAST. I BELIEVE THAT IS THE OASIS APARTMENTS ARE FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER.
Suspected FSU shooter identified as son of a Florida sheriff's deputy

4 weeks ago | wlwt.com | Tyler Watkins

The son of a sheriff's deputy in Florida opened fire, killing two people and injuring six others, on the campus of Florida State University Thursday afternoon in Tallahassee, according to officials. Leon County Sheriff Walter McNeil said Phoenix Ikner, 20, who is believed to be a student at the university, is the suspected shooter and is also the son of a Leon County deputy. The suspected shooter is accused of opening fire on Florida State University's campus near the student union.
See the latest progress on Cape Coral's Jaycee Park project in April

1 month ago | abc-7.com | Tyler Watkins

Cape Coral officials shared new images of work being done at Jaycee Park.The city said the park is in the leveling process to prepare for upcoming renovations.According to a Facebook post from the city of Cape Coral government, stabilization and reinforcement activities are taking place along the shoreline, and crews are also installing stormwater pipes and drainage inlets.
Zero-turn lawn mower sparks 20-acre brush fire, officials say

2 months ago | news.lee.net | Tyler Watkins

PUNTA GORDA, Florida (WBBH) -- Fire crews were able to contain a brush fire that burned approximately 20 acres on Willowleaf Boulevard near Punta Gorda. According to Charlotte County Public Safety, smoke could be seen near Tuckers Grade and I-75 on Tuesday afternoon.
Man found dead in Cypress Trace community pool in Collier County

2 months ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Tyler Watkins

A death investigation is underway after a man was found unresponsive in a pool at a Collier County condo community Wednesday night. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a call at 8:23 p.m., reporting a man was found not breathing in a pool at the Cypress Trace community. CCSO said a death investigation is under way. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. the freeGulf Coast News appfor your latest breaking news and weather alerts.