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Healthcare Network working to replace $1.2M in funding canceled by Collier County commissioners
An organization that helps thousands of migrant farm workers keeps moving forward after a lot of money was ripped away is working to find a way to replace that funding.

Three Southwest Florida churches taking part in worldwide Night to Shine event
Night to Shine is an event hosted by churches all around the world. The event’s goal is to celebrate people with special needs. Here in Southwest Florida, three churches will be participating.

Port Charlotte man sentenced to 6 1/2 years for possessing child porn
A Port Charlotte man was sentenced Monday to six years and six months in federal prison for possessing child pornography. Marquise Thomas, 34, was sentenced for “possessing and accessing with the intent to view images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of a child,” according to the State Attorney’s Office. The court also sentenced Thomas […]

Port Charlotte woman claims almost $1M in scratch-off ticket win
A 62-year-old Port Charlotte woman won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off game on Thursday. Karen Dowling chose to receive her winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000, according to a press release from the Florida lottery. Dowling purchased her ticket from Publix, at 24051 Peachland Boulevard in Port Charlotte. The retailer will […]
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74-year-old woman killed in crash on Tamiami Trail
A 74-year-old woman was killed in a Saturday afternoon crash in Collier County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at Tamiami Trail East off Barefoot Williams Road, just outside Naples Manor. The 74-year-old woman from Lady Lake was driving in the left turn lane going south on US-41 nearing Barefoot Williams Road. […]

Firefighter jumps saves victim from submerged car in Cape Coral canal
A firefighter breaks a car window and pulls a driver out of a car after crashing into a canal in Cape Coral Saturday morning. According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, Battalion 3, Engine 5, Rescue 5, and Engine 4 all went to NE 9th Avenue and NE 12 Street in response to a car […]

Second annual GLSEN Youth Pride Conference in Naples
Saturday is the second annual Youth Pride Conference, created by and for LGBTQ youth as a chance to explore LGBTQ-related issues they experience daily. The conference was met with pushback in 2022 when it debuted. And in 2023, they saw the same resistance. Despite this, those attending are excited to get together for the conference. […]

North Fort Myers brush fire sparked by tree on power lines
A brush fire torched Ian-toppled trees in North Fort Myers on Friday afternoon, making it tough for fire crews to battle the flames.