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Punta Gorda family loses dogs, home in fire: ‘Everything was gone’
A family was left heartbroken after two of their dogs died, and everything in their home was destroyed in a fire. The Punta Gorda family of six is staying at a hotel while they try and figure out what to do next.

East Naples business owner bounces back after losing home to Ian
Like many others, East Naples business owner Maria Vilella lost her home to Hurricane Ian and had to live in a camper van on her property. But, also like her neighbors, Vilella has not given up.

FGCU Women’s basketball loses to Villanova, falling short of Sweet 16 bid
March Madness continued on Monday with the twelfth-seeded Lady Eagles facing the fourth-seeded Wildildcats. FGCU fanatics and students grabbed a seat inside Alico Arena on Monday to watch the big game on the jumbotron against the Villanova Wildcats for a chance to be in the Sweet Sixteen. “We’ve been here for years, and we always […]

FGCU Women’s Basketball prepares for first March Madness opponent Washington State
The Eagles won the A-Sun Tournament Saturday night, in doing so, punched their ticket to the madness.
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Berm project reaches Marco Island in time for hurricane season
The emergency berm project in Collier County is nearly wrapped up, reaching the beaches of Marco Island just in time for hurricane season.

Isolated storms roll in Monday afternoon
The majority of Southwest Florida will enjoy a mix of sun and clouds until a few showers form well inland around 1 p.m., eventually developing into isolated storms near the coast and I-75 throughout the afternoon and evening.

Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year
During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva
A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning.