ROAD RAGE
hey punch. They kick. They pull hair. Sometimes they spit. It sounds like tactics combatants would use in the ring when squaring off in a no-holds barred World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) bout. But these are everyday people — maybe someone who lives in your own neighborhood — who have been caught up in an episode of road rage. Even worse, […]
Capiga named managing editor
Fort Myers Florida Weekly Editor Molly Capiga has been named manag- ing editor, overseeing the company’s nine newspapers throughout the state. Capiga, who was a producer at WINK-TV for 15 years, joined the newspaper in September. Managing Editor Betty Wells, whose tenure at Florida Weekly began in 2010 when she launched the company’s Palm Beach edition, retired Dec. 29. In […]
The stars
COMMENTARYI now own a telescope so potent you can see a pimple on the nose of the manin the-moon. It’s a gift from my youngest son, Nash. People usually point telescopes at the night sky. Then they offer a few breathtaking exclamations and even quantify an object by distance, size and age. After that, they tend to leave it be. […]
New laws in the new year
Several changes in state laws will take hold as 2024 begins, from an expansion of the state’s “move over” traffic law to stricter rules involving investments in Iran. Lawmakers during the 2023 regular legislative session and during special sessions approved five laws that will take effect in January. But the arrival of 2024 also will bring other changes, from new […]
What’s your dog IQ?
1. What’s the largest litter of puppies ever born to a domestic dog? a. 17 b. 24 c. 19 d. 12 2. A dog whose coat is any color or pattern plus white spotting is said to b‹e what? a. Irish spotted b. Bicolor c. Flashy d. Tuxedo 3. True or false: Dogs with droopy ears have more ear infections […]
Pets of the WEEK
These pets are available for adoption from Gulf Coast Humane Society. 2010 Arcadia St., Fort Myers; 239-332-0364; www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org. ¦
New and vintage vehicles shine in upcoming show
More than 300 cars and trucks will dazzle when Avow and West Coast Muscle Car Club host the 20th annual West Coast Muscle Car Club Car and Truck Show. The show takes place on Saturday, Jan. 27, at North Collier Regional Park. The day promises to be packed with new and vintage cars on display, plus a variety of vendors […]
Vaccine clinics offered for pets
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host vaccine clinics throughout the county. Residents will be able to have their dogs vaccinated for rabies and distemper/ parvo. Cats can be vaccinated for rabies and feline panleukopenia. Microchipping also will be available. ¦ Jan. 11 – North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 Recreation Way ¦ Feb. 8 – Bonita Springs Library, 10560 […]
Brewing dreams
Savour Coffee owner shares his journeyHaving grown up in the Pacific Northwest, the love of coffee goes deep for Savour Coffee shop owner/chef Matt Geiger. His first foray into the culinary arts was at the ripe old age of 14 as a dishwasher in a little Italian place in his hometown of Sandpoint, Idaho. He had an opportunity to learn basic skills and helped prep […]