South Seas job fair to take place at Ranch Concert Hall and SaloonCape Coral residents urged to conserve water amid shortage
FORT MYERS South Seas job fair to take place at Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon Are you looking for work? Well, next week, South Seas on Captiva Island is holding a two-day interactive job fair.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents urged to conserve water amid shortage The Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer, one of Cape Coral’s primary water sources, is critically low, resulting in a water shortage in the northern parts of the city.
Driver ejected in fatal 3-vehicle crash in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle crash in Lee County, where a driver was ejected from his seat and killed.
CBS News Here’s what’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2025 The new year, 2025, is upon us. While banks, post offices and major stock exchanges are closed on New Year’s Day, which is a federal holiday, you’ll find that many retailers will be open, although hours may be limited.
the weather authority Slightly above-average temps this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking dense fog this Wednesday morning, then slightly above-average afternoon temperatures.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers homeowner uses resourcefulness after FEMA ultimatum Roger Horton’s house is getting a 13.7 foot FEMA regulated facelift. His North Fort Myers home flooded during Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Plane carrying 4 crashes near Naples Airport A plane has crashed on a public road outside of the airfield at the Naples Airport.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers rings in 2025 with vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration The fog may have rolled in, but it hasn’t stopped crowds from gathering in downtown Fort Myers for the city’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration, the Downtown Countdown, to ring in 2025.
Crash on Alligator Alley highlights risks for roadside workers A Florida Department of Transportation road ranger is lucky to be alive after he was nearly hit by a car on the side of Interstate 75 while helping a stranded motorist.
NAPLES Naples cancels annual NYE fireworks, drawing community criticism The City of Naples has canceled its annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display near the Naples Pier, and now county leaders are voicing their displeasure and accusing the city of poor planning.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral celebrates New Year’s Eve with family fun and fireworks Cape Coral is ringing in the new year with a vibrant celebration featuring food, music, games, and not one but two ball drops, offering something for everyone in the family.
New Year’s resolution tips ahead of 2025 As one year ends and another begins, it’s common for us to think of changes we want to make.
PUNTA GORDA Remembering fallen Marine, victim of murder-suicide 1 year ago A Marine was shot and killed at the Port of the Islands Resort on New Year’s Eve last year by a former employee, but his memory lives on in Angels for Heroes.
FORT MYERS BEACH New Year’s Eve crowds fill Fort Myers Beach for fireworks Southwest Florida is kicking off the New Year in style as crowds pack Fort Myers Beach for a lively celebration featuring fireworks, fun and excitement.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department offers fireworks safety tips for New Year’s Eve As the New Year’s Eve festivities approach, the Cape Coral Fire Department is reminding residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks.
FORT MYERS South Seas job fair to take place at Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon Are you looking for work? Well, next week, South Seas on Captiva Island is holding a two-day interactive job fair.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents urged to conserve water amid shortage The Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer, one of Cape Coral’s primary water sources, is critically low, resulting in a water shortage in the northern parts of the city.
Driver ejected in fatal 3-vehicle crash in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a three-vehicle crash in Lee County, where a driver was ejected from his seat and killed.
CBS News Here’s what’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2025 The new year, 2025, is upon us. While banks, post offices and major stock exchanges are closed on New Year’s Day, which is a federal holiday, you’ll find that many retailers will be open, although hours may be limited.
the weather authority Slightly above-average temps this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking dense fog this Wednesday morning, then slightly above-average afternoon temperatures.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers homeowner uses resourcefulness after FEMA ultimatum Roger Horton’s house is getting a 13.7 foot FEMA regulated facelift. His North Fort Myers home flooded during Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Plane carrying 4 crashes near Naples Airport A plane has crashed on a public road outside of the airfield at the Naples Airport.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers rings in 2025 with vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration The fog may have rolled in, but it hasn’t stopped crowds from gathering in downtown Fort Myers for the city’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration, the Downtown Countdown, to ring in 2025.
Crash on Alligator Alley highlights risks for roadside workers A Florida Department of Transportation road ranger is lucky to be alive after he was nearly hit by a car on the side of Interstate 75 while helping a stranded motorist.
NAPLES Naples cancels annual NYE fireworks, drawing community criticism The City of Naples has canceled its annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display near the Naples Pier, and now county leaders are voicing their displeasure and accusing the city of poor planning.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral celebrates New Year’s Eve with family fun and fireworks Cape Coral is ringing in the new year with a vibrant celebration featuring food, music, games, and not one but two ball drops, offering something for everyone in the family.
New Year’s resolution tips ahead of 2025 As one year ends and another begins, it’s common for us to think of changes we want to make.
PUNTA GORDA Remembering fallen Marine, victim of murder-suicide 1 year ago A Marine was shot and killed at the Port of the Islands Resort on New Year’s Eve last year by a former employee, but his memory lives on in Angels for Heroes.
FORT MYERS BEACH New Year’s Eve crowds fill Fort Myers Beach for fireworks Southwest Florida is kicking off the New Year in style as crowds pack Fort Myers Beach for a lively celebration featuring fireworks, fun and excitement.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department offers fireworks safety tips for New Year’s Eve As the New Year’s Eve festivities approach, the Cape Coral Fire Department is reminding residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks.
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Southwest Florida is full of opportunity’s to encounter nature and get up close and personal to some of Florida’s most pristine creatures. However you may not even know it but right in our backyard you can take a walk through a swamp and the worlds largest Ancient Bald Cypress Forest. The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples offers just that, a chance to walk right through nature and experience some of Florida’s oldest plant and wildlife. The sanctuary is home to more than 300 species of birds and popular mammal life including, bears, panthers and deer. American alligators can also be seen on occasion basking in their native habitat or peering up through the swampy water. The boardwalk takes visitors on a 2.25 mile walk through the forest and swamp, serving as one of the largest boardwalks in the world. Even though the boardwalk tour only shows you a sliver of the vast 13,000 acre sanctuary, you feel minute as massive 200 to 600 year old cypress trees tower over you. Guided boardwalk tours are offered Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Friday’s in the off season at 9:30 a.m. and usually last around an hour and a half. Tour dates and times increase during season months, as well as other sanctuary events. Admission for non-member adults starts at $12, to learn more about the sanctuary or to schedule a tour, click here. The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is located at 375 Sanctuary Road West, in Naples.