Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta GordaFirefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
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.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
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.
MGN The Associated Press Top 10 Florida high school football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records, rating points and previous rankings: Class 8A Record Pts Prv 1. Christopher Columbus Catholic (13) 8-0 130 1 2. Atlantic Community 8-0 100 2 (tie)Vero Beach 7-0 100 3 4. Charles Flanagan 7-1 78 4 5. West Orange 7-1 68 5 6. Mandarin 8-0 62 6 7. Apopka 8-1 51 7 8. Kissimmee Osceola 8-1 41 8 9. Lake Brantley 8-0 27 9 10. Deerfield Beach 7-1 24 10 Others receiving votes: Boca Raton Community 14, Coral Gables 11, South Dade 6, Manatee 3. Class 7A Record Pts Prv 1. Dwyer (12) 8-0 129 1 2. Braden River 8-0 113 2 3. St. Thomas Aquinas (1) 6-1 106 3 4. Kathleen 9-0 91 4 5. Columbia 7-1 70 5 6. Venice 7-1 55 6 7. Buchholz 7-1 49 7 8. Oakleaf 7-1 37 8 9. Plant 7-2 33 9 10. Mater Academy 8-0 20 10 Others receiving votes: Lakeland 8, Sickles 3, Edgewater 1. Class 6A Record Pts Prv 1. Armwood (13) 8-0 139 1 2. Mainland (1) 8-1 118 3 3. Navarre 8-0 103 4 4. Naples 7-1 91 5 5. Charlotte 8-0 89 6 6. Miami Central 7-2 50 7 7. Niceville 7-1 49 8 8. St. Augustine 7-1 46 2 9. Heritage 7-1 31 9 10. Tate 7-1 16 T10 Others receiving votes: Sebring 15, Miami Carol City 7, Boyd Anderson 5, Miami Northwestern 5, Mitchell 3, Matanzas 2, Ocala Vanguard 1. Class 5A Record Pts Prv 1. Plantation American Heritage (11) 7-1 134 1 2. Bishop Moore (3) 8-0 127 2 3. Hallandale 7-1 109 3 4. North Marion 8-0 104 4 5. Jesuit 8-0 84 5 6. Wakulla 7-1 64 6 7. Suwannee 6-1 50 7 8. Nature Coast Tech 8-0 43 8 9. River Ridge 8-0 35 9 10. Bay 7-1 10 NR Others receiving votes: Merritt Island 4, Palm Bay 3, Coconut Creek 1, West Florida 1, Ponte Vedra 1. Class 4A Record Pts Prv 1. Raines (12) 8-0 137 1 2. Bolles School (1) 8-1 122 2 3. Dunnellon 8-0 112 3 4. Cocoa (1) 6-2 95 4 5. Walton 8-0 43 NR Others receiving votes: Avon Park 33, Glades Central 18. Class 3A Record Pts Prv 1. Trinity Christian-Jacksonville (13) 8-0 130 1 2. Lakeland Christian 8-0 116 2 3. Clearwater Central Catholic 9-0 105 3 4. Westminster Christian 7-1 76 4 5. Tampa Catholic 7-1 62 5 Others receiving votes: Oxbridge Academy 13, Trinity Prep 12, Delray American Heritage 6. Class 2A Record Pts Prv 1. Northside Christian (12) 8-0 129 2 2. Cambridge Christian 8-0 113 3 3. Admiral Farragut 7-1 91 4 4. Dade Christian 6-1 73 5 5. University Christian (1) 6-2 67 1 Others receiving votes: First Baptist 26, Community School of Naples 15, Moore Haven 6. Class 1A Record Pts Prv 1. Trenton (9) 8-0 133 2 2. Pahokee (5) 7-1 131 3 3. Fort Meade 6-1 103 1 4. Port St. Joe 6-1 92 4 5. Fort White 6-2 52 NR Others receiving votes: Blountstown 25, Union County 18, Dixie County 6.