Tyler Watkins

Fort Myers

Contributor at WZVN-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

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3 Fort Myers teens among 5 injured in crash involving pickup truck and SUV in Sarasota County

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Tyler Watkins

Five people were injured in a crash between a pickup truck and an SUV along State Road 780 (Fruitville Road) near Laceleaf Boulevard in Sarasota County.The crash happened at approximately 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday.According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a pickup truck, driven by a 28-year-old Sarasota man, was traveling east on SR-780 just east of Laceleaf Blvd.An SUV, driven by a 68-year-old Naples woman, was traveling west on SR-780 before the crash.FHP troopers said the pickup truck's driver...
Massive fire erupts at The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill in Cape Coral

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Tyler Watkins

>> AND BC TO STAY ON TOP OF BREAKING THOSE BIG FIRE AT THE CAPE CORAL YACHT CLUB. THIS IS THE BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT. WE HAVE NBC 2 SARAH MIKE WOODS LIVE THERE AT THE SCENE NOW FOR SARAH. >> YEAH, PETER, THE FLAMES HAVE BEEN ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE. JUST TAKE A LOOK BEHIND ME. YOU CAN SEE ALL THE DAMAGE THAT IT HAS BEEN DOING TO THE ROOF OF THE BOAT HOUSE HERE IN CAPE CORAL. WE'VE BEEN OUT HERE WATCHING AS FIREFIGHTERS IN CAPE CORAL.
Brush fire ignites 250-plus acres in Hendry County

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Tyler Watkins

Fire crews are battling a massive brush fire that erupted Wednesday afternoon just east of State Road 29 near Okaloacoochee Slough. According to the Florida Forest Service, the fire is 250 acres and 15% contained as of 4:53 p.m.FFS said five tractor-plows, two aircraft and local fire department crews are on the scene. This is a developing story that will be updated.  the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more.
Town of Fort Myers Beach will be removed from FEMA flood insurance probation

2 months 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 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.