12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidaysFort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th and the perfect gift awaits her at Norman Love Confections. Once again, Norman Love and his team of chocolatiers have created several special chocolates just for mom. The 2015 Mother’s Day Collection is made up of 10 decadent flavors, that include: Berries and Cream: The simple pleasures of a bowl full of fresh-picked tart berries and dairy cream are captured in this smooth white chocolate delight. Cherry Cheesecake: Classic and decadent, a white chocolate cheesecake ganache is topped with vanilla cherry jam and wrapped in bittersweet chocolate. Chocolate Dipped Strawberry: Fresh tart strawberry ganache is perfectly paired with a beautiful, thin dark chocolate shell. Cup of Tea: A sip of perfection, the comforting flavor of Earl Grey Tea is steeped into heavy cream and captured in every bite of this smooth dark chocolate ganache. German Chocolate Cake: Like a slice of cake in the perfect bite-sized shape, creamy coconut and brown sugar ganache are mixed with decadent Swiss milk chocolate. Malted Milkshake: Milk chocolate ganache is swirled with wonderfully nostalgic malted milk and sweet cream butter. Pecan Sandie: Buttery, freshly baked pecan sandie cookies are sprinkled into a delicate vanilla ganache and enrobed in a white chocolate shell. Peppermint Mocha: The invigorating flavors of chocolate, espresso and a touch of fresh mint will leave you refreshed and ready for more. Root Beer Float: A delicious and extremely comforting combination of vanilla ice cream and tangy root beer pairs perfectly in this creamy white chocolate confection. Walnut Toffee: Beautifully caramelized vanilla toffee with roasted walnuts comes wrapped in silky Swiss milk chocolate. A box filled with the 10 Mother’s Day flavors is $23. Norman Love’s famous green gift boxes with assortments of both the Mother’s Day and signature chocolates are $33 for 15 pieces and $48.50 for 25. You can even tell mom you love her with a 50-piece box of Norman Love’s famous chocolate for just $95. Norman Love Confections even offers high-heel chocolate pumps in three flavors: white chocolate style with zebra stripes, milk chocolate with leopard spots, and a classic shiny black pump with a red sole, crafted from dark chocolate. Each edible shoe is packaged in a custom-designed purse and is priced at $35. You can order Norman Love’s Mother’s Day Collection or any of their chocolates by clicking here, or stop by one of their three Southwest Florida locations. Fort Myers: 11380 Lindbergh Blvd. Estero at Miromar Outlets: 10801 Corkscrew Rd. Naples: 3747 Tamiami Trail North.