Woman rescued from Peace River by good Samaritans days after MiltonRestaurant in Cape Coral helps another in Punta Gorda recover from Milton
Woman rescued from Peace River by good Samaritans days after Milton A woman is lucky to be alive after being found two miles off the coast in the Peace River and brought to shore by vigilant good samaritans.
PUNTA GORDA Restaurant in Cape Coral helps another in Punta Gorda recover from Milton Bartenders at the Celtic Ray in Punta Gorda have struggled since Hurricane Milton severely damaged the pub.
Warrior Homes of Collier awards scholarships to local veterans Four Collier County students with military ties are getting a boost toward their education.
Caught on video: Man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen truck Florida troopers say 36-year-old David Alfonso stole the vehicle in Collier County and then led them on a chase through Lee County to Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin.
Record early voting in SWFL may be linked to recent hurricanes On Monday, thousands of people got in line at their polling places as early voting started for most places in southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Milton leaves Fort Myers Beach residents buried in sand and seeking help Hurricane Milton pushed sand onto the streets of Fort Myers Beach, leaving many residents asking for help.
LEHIGH ACRES East Lee County principal uses lemonade to create gameday tradition East Lee County High School principal Tony Allen uses his lemonade recipe to create a new gameday tradition.
NAPLES Naples man defends home from flood waters One Naples man did not mess around when it came to Hurricane Milton prep. Guy Lollino got five feet of water in his home on Vanderbilt Beach during Hurricane Ian. This time he decided to stack a ton of sandbags and fill the cracks with sprayable Styrofoam.
Detecting pancreatic cancer early with AI A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate.
Lee County restores solid waste services The process of removing garbage and debris from the streets of Lee County has begun.
Algae bloom research turns into useful storm tool Many of us watched helplessly and waited as hurricanes Helene and Milton sent storm surges onto our roads, into our homes and businesses, altering what we know as home forever. At the same time, one Florida Gulf Coast University student saw the storms as a scientific opportunity.
Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
Amendment 1: Establishing partisan school board elections Some school board meetings have become political, with raised voices and the need for security
FORT MYERS Local salon withstands impacts from 3 major hurricanes One hurricane can be devastating; however, three storms will force you to find better ways to prepare for impacts.
Azaleas on the Corner sells plants, paintings, wine in downtown Fort Myers The mother-daughter team of Marie Dyer and Corinne Wimberly already had a business plan in place to start their own shop. They just didn’t have a place to put it.
Woman rescued from Peace River by good Samaritans days after Milton A woman is lucky to be alive after being found two miles off the coast in the Peace River and brought to shore by vigilant good samaritans.
PUNTA GORDA Restaurant in Cape Coral helps another in Punta Gorda recover from Milton Bartenders at the Celtic Ray in Punta Gorda have struggled since Hurricane Milton severely damaged the pub.
Warrior Homes of Collier awards scholarships to local veterans Four Collier County students with military ties are getting a boost toward their education.
Caught on video: Man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen truck Florida troopers say 36-year-old David Alfonso stole the vehicle in Collier County and then led them on a chase through Lee County to Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin.
Record early voting in SWFL may be linked to recent hurricanes On Monday, thousands of people got in line at their polling places as early voting started for most places in southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Milton leaves Fort Myers Beach residents buried in sand and seeking help Hurricane Milton pushed sand onto the streets of Fort Myers Beach, leaving many residents asking for help.
LEHIGH ACRES East Lee County principal uses lemonade to create gameday tradition East Lee County High School principal Tony Allen uses his lemonade recipe to create a new gameday tradition.
NAPLES Naples man defends home from flood waters One Naples man did not mess around when it came to Hurricane Milton prep. Guy Lollino got five feet of water in his home on Vanderbilt Beach during Hurricane Ian. This time he decided to stack a ton of sandbags and fill the cracks with sprayable Styrofoam.
Detecting pancreatic cancer early with AI A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate.
Lee County restores solid waste services The process of removing garbage and debris from the streets of Lee County has begun.
Algae bloom research turns into useful storm tool Many of us watched helplessly and waited as hurricanes Helene and Milton sent storm surges onto our roads, into our homes and businesses, altering what we know as home forever. At the same time, one Florida Gulf Coast University student saw the storms as a scientific opportunity.
Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
Amendment 1: Establishing partisan school board elections Some school board meetings have become political, with raised voices and the need for security
FORT MYERS Local salon withstands impacts from 3 major hurricanes One hurricane can be devastating; however, three storms will force you to find better ways to prepare for impacts.
Azaleas on the Corner sells plants, paintings, wine in downtown Fort Myers The mother-daughter team of Marie Dyer and Corinne Wimberly already had a business plan in place to start their own shop. They just didn’t have a place to put it.
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.