Sports Wrap 2-26

Big Papi laughs off retirement talk.

David Ortiz says he and Tom Brady are “like wine” and breaking down Barron Collier grad/Ohio State Tight End Jeff Heuerman at the NFL Combine.

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HARLEM HEIGHTS

Lee County to distribute $16M for Hurricane Ian home repairs

Lee County hopes to approve $16 million to help families make much-needed repairs in communities hit hard by Hurricane Ian.

Scattered storms, low-end severe weather threat Tuesday

Tuesday’s severe weather potential is primarily wind-driven with damaging winds being the main threat within the afternoon and evening storms

NAPLES

Reimagining the Naples Pier after Ian

The Naples Pier was beaten and battered by Hurricane Ian. Now eight months later, plans to reimagine and rebuild it are coming into focus.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Veteran, 84, living in car since Hurricane Ian

An 84-year-old veteran has been living in his car since his condo was gutted after being damaged by Hurricane Ian

Couple claims insurer isn’t following their own policy

Hurricane Season 2023 has officially begun, but Hurricane Ian recovery is far from ending. Many Southwest Florida homeowners blame their insurance companies for the slow recovery.

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NEW DELHI (AP)

More than 200 killed and 900 hurt after 2 trains derail in India; hundreds still trapped in coaches

Two passenger trains derailed Friday in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said. The accident that happened about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Kolkata created a chaotic scene of twisted wreckage and desperate rescuers as teams tried to free passengers […]

MIAMI

South Florida weather: Tropical Depression 2 to bring rain, flood watch

Expect more wet weather in South Florida because of a tropical depression swirling in the Gulf that could become Tropical Storm Arlene.

SWFL

Invest 91L upgraded to Tropical Depression 2 in Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center has increased development chances to 50% for Invest #91L in the Gulf within the next 48 hours.

2 new restaurants coming to Mercato in North Naples

Two new restaurants with full bars are coming this fall to the Mercato mixed-use lifestyle center, expanding upscale dining options in North Naples. Waxin’s Restaurang & Bar will feature Swedish and American cuisines and wine in the former space of The Counter Custom Burgers, which closed last May after operating for a decade on the […]