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Palmera on the River project receives 18-month extension in downtown Fort Myers
Palmera on the River, a planned 239-unit multifamily community, was approved for an 18-month extension by the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners. The 2-acre vacant lot, 2543 First St., was undeveloped for several decades. Since the site is within walking distance of the downtown River District, it remains one of the city’s […]

Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body found in Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday, per FWC
FWC said they found Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body in the Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday. “Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of Mr. Ramirez,” said Major Rob Rowe, Southwest Regional Commander. “I know the community will keep them all in their thoughts during this difficult time.” Family and crews went searching for their […]

Baker Senior Center Naples opens long-awaited new building
The Baker Senior Center Naples has finally opened a new building that has been in the works for five years.

Claim of mammoth bones brings treasure hunters to NYC river
Ask people what you might find buried in the muck at the bottom of New York City’s East River and they’d likely say “mob boss” before thinking of mammoth bones. But several groups of treasure hunters have taken to the waterway in recent weeks after hearing a guest on comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast claim a […]
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Naples fire captain loses sight in one eye after using recalled eyedrops
According to the CDC, three people have died and eight others—including a fire captain from Naples—have lost their vision due to drug-resistant bacteria infections linked to recalled eyedrops.

Mostly sunny skies, above-average Friday warmth ends the workweek
High temperatures will max out in the 80s and low 90s under mostly sunny skies. Winds within 5 to 10 mph out of the south will remain sustained.

11-month-old hurt after falling from YMCA daycare changing table in Naples
An 11-month old was strapped to a gurney and flown to Golisano Children’s Hospital after investigators say he fell from a changing table at daycare in Naples.

New evidence claims to show Florida insurance carriers defrauding customers
The winds of Hurricane Ian gave way to the howls of angry homeowners who couldn’t get their houses fixed.