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Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito to undergo right elbow surgery, potentially ending his season
Read full article: Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito to undergo right elbow surgery, potentially ending his seasonBoston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito will undergo right elbow surgery, potentially ending his first season with the team before it even begins.
NOAA: Ian was Cat 5 before weakening at Florida landfall
Read full article: NOAA: Ian was Cat 5 before weakening at Florida landfallHurricane Ian briefly reached maximum Category 5 status before weakening to a Category 4 storm as it blasted ashore last September in southwest Florida, eventually causing over $112 billion in damage in the U.S. and more than 150 deaths directly or indirectly.
Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islands
Read full article: Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islandsExperts say that Hurricane Ian is shining a spotlight once again on the vulnerability of the nation’s barrier islands and the increasing cost of people living on them.
Hurricane Ian sweeps away homes, memories on barrier islands
Read full article: Hurricane Ian sweeps away homes, memories on barrier islandsCars are left abandoned where they stalled on the road into Fort Myers Beach when Hurricane Ian's storm surge flooded their engines and their drivers couldn’t continue.
Metro Detroit couple documents damage after Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers
Read full article: Metro Detroit couple documents damage after Hurricane Ian in Fort MyersAfter sheltering in place throughout the day Wednesday, the couple was finally able to step outside Thursday. The destruction is overwhelming, yet they still consider themselves among the lucky ones.
Metro Detroit man offers Florida home as shelter to family, friends after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Metro Detroit man offers Florida home as shelter to family, friends after Hurricane IanA Metro Detroit man with a home he’s selling in Fort Myers, Florida watched through a doorbell camera as Hurricane Ian moved through the area.
Hurricane Ian: Photos in Florida show devastation left behind as cleanup begins
Read full article: Hurricane Ian: Photos in Florida show devastation left behind as cleanup beginsThe National Hurricane Center said Ian could return at or near hurricane strength on Friday when it enters the Atlantic Ocean toward South Carolina and North Carolina.
Show us photos from when you vacationed on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Read full article: Show us photos from when you vacationed on Florida’s Gulf CoastHurricane Ian is currently hitting the Gulf Coast of Florida after strengthening to a Category 4 storm before making landfall, possibly near Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers’ islands, beaches and neighborhoods are perfect to escape the cold
Read full article: Fort Myers’ islands, beaches and neighborhoods are perfect to escape the coldEvery Michigander knows that there is nothing better than escaping to warmer weather during the long and cold winter months, and the best of the best vacation spots are always in Florida.
5 things you should do in Fort Myers, according to a local
Read full article: 5 things you should do in Fort Myers, according to a localMany people are ready to escape to somewhere warm and sunny, and if you are looking for somewhere to go, you might want to check out Fort Myers It has beautiful weather, beaches, islands, culture and so much more.
Leona Maguire first Irish winner in LPGA Tour history
Read full article: Leona Maguire first Irish winner in LPGA Tour historyLeona Maguire became the first Irish winner in LPGA Tour history Saturday, closing with a 5-under 67 for a three-stroke victory in the LPGA Drive On Championship at Crown Colony.
The Latest: Kansas withdraws from Big 12 men's tourney
Read full article: The Latest: Kansas withdraws from Big 12 men's tourneyKansas head coach Bill Self watches player introductions before an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Kansas withdrew from the Big 12 Tournament on Friday after a positive COVID-19 test within the men’s basketball program, sending No. Kansas had gone the entire season without an outbreak that caused it to cancel or postpone a game. Ad___The Minnesota Twins are the latest Major League Baseball team to receive government approval for fans to return to their games this season. Only a limited amount of family members of players and staff have been able to attend those games this season.
Eddie Rosario, Indians finalize $8 million, 1-year contract
Read full article: Eddie Rosario, Indians finalize $8 million, 1-year contractFILE - Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario hits the ball during a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Fort Myers, Fla., in this Monday, March 9, 2020, file photo. The Indians officially signed free agent outfielder Eddie Rosario, adding a quality player who pounded their pitchers in recent years. Rosario passed his physical on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, to finalize a one-year, $8 million contract for 2021. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)CLEVELAND – Free agent outfielder Eddie Rosario has joined the Cleveland Indians, adding a quality player who has haunted their pitchers in recent years. Rosario passed his physical on Thursday and finalized the $8 million, one-year contract he agreed to late last week.
Genetic testing, latest target for fraud
Read full article: Genetic testing, latest target for fraudFORT MYERS, Fla. - Federal investigators call it the latest scheme targeting consumers on Medicare and it all begins with claims of free screening for cancer. Tammy's mom has heart issues, cancer runs in the family so when the telemarketer pitched free cancer screening, her mom bought in. Cancer screening, a lucrative businessCole Buckley of Fort Myers showed us several flags and fliers he had made for what he thought would be a lucrative DNA cancer screening business. How to protect yourself from falling victim to "free" cancer screening - If a genetic testing kit is mailed to you, don't accept it unless it was ordered by your doctor or return it to the sender. - Be suspicious of anyone who offers you "free" genetic or cancer screening and then requests your Medicare number.