Clewiston Animal Shelter improves but faces overcrowding challengesCollier County beachgoers react to Gulf of America name change
CLEWISTON Clewiston Animal Shelter improves but faces overcrowding challenges The Clewiston Animal Shelter has made significant improvements, but there is still work to be done to bring conditions to a more humane level.
Collier County beachgoers react to Gulf of America name change The Gulf of Mexico has been officially renamed the “Gulf of America” following an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Beach’s closure impacts local economy; businesses seek answers Business owners on Englewood Beach are growing increasingly anxious as they await the reopening of the beach, which has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Food truck park proposal on Estero Blvd divides Fort Myers Beach locals The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency recently voted on whether to transform a vacant lot on Estero Boulevard into a food truck park.
CCSO works with ICE to catch suspects in Southwest Florida State lawmakers are working on a new immigration bill. Here in Southwest Florida, one county has been following strict guidelines on illegal immigration for quite some time.
Burn ban in effect for Collier County The Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in Collier County.
FGCU FGCU’s Zavian McLean shares student athlete experience with podcast FGCU men’s basketball guard Zavian McLean shares what its like to be a Division I student athlete in his podcast “Truey Talks.”
Locals react to egg price increase Egg prices continue to soar. In fact, prices have gone up about 37% from where they were just one year ago, and the pricing and supply issues have started to impact Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Trump’s executive order on straws stirs debate in Fort Myers Beach President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to bring back plastic straws, reversing a previous plan to reduce plastic reliance in the federal government.
Charlotte County official’s usage of racial slur prompts calls for resignation Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen Deutsch is under scrutiny after a complaint surfaced last week alleging he used the N-word during a work meeting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman finds hope with new ALS drug A breakthrough discovery of a drug offers new hope for patients with a genetic form of the disease.
Elevate Florida program to help homeowners strengthen properties against storms The Florida Dept. of Emergency Management announced the launch of its new “Elevate Florida” residential mitigation program.
Planning and Zoning Board approves proposed West County area development Homebuilder Maronda Homes received approval Feb. 10 from the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board to amend a previously approved development on 1,174 acres in the area of South Gulf Cove.
LEHIGH ACRES 3 charged for major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles Three men, one from Lehigh Acres, has been charged for their role in a major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles.
port charlotte Man arrested for DUI after slamming into Port Charlotte home’s garage The North Port Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI and crashing into a Port Charlotte home’s garage.
CLEWISTON Clewiston Animal Shelter improves but faces overcrowding challenges The Clewiston Animal Shelter has made significant improvements, but there is still work to be done to bring conditions to a more humane level.
Collier County beachgoers react to Gulf of America name change The Gulf of Mexico has been officially renamed the “Gulf of America” following an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Beach’s closure impacts local economy; businesses seek answers Business owners on Englewood Beach are growing increasingly anxious as they await the reopening of the beach, which has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Food truck park proposal on Estero Blvd divides Fort Myers Beach locals The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency recently voted on whether to transform a vacant lot on Estero Boulevard into a food truck park.
CCSO works with ICE to catch suspects in Southwest Florida State lawmakers are working on a new immigration bill. Here in Southwest Florida, one county has been following strict guidelines on illegal immigration for quite some time.
Burn ban in effect for Collier County The Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban in Collier County.
FGCU FGCU’s Zavian McLean shares student athlete experience with podcast FGCU men’s basketball guard Zavian McLean shares what its like to be a Division I student athlete in his podcast “Truey Talks.”
Locals react to egg price increase Egg prices continue to soar. In fact, prices have gone up about 37% from where they were just one year ago, and the pricing and supply issues have started to impact Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Trump’s executive order on straws stirs debate in Fort Myers Beach President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to bring back plastic straws, reversing a previous plan to reduce plastic reliance in the federal government.
Charlotte County official’s usage of racial slur prompts calls for resignation Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen Deutsch is under scrutiny after a complaint surfaced last week alleging he used the N-word during a work meeting.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman finds hope with new ALS drug A breakthrough discovery of a drug offers new hope for patients with a genetic form of the disease.
Elevate Florida program to help homeowners strengthen properties against storms The Florida Dept. of Emergency Management announced the launch of its new “Elevate Florida” residential mitigation program.
Planning and Zoning Board approves proposed West County area development Homebuilder Maronda Homes received approval Feb. 10 from the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board to amend a previously approved development on 1,174 acres in the area of South Gulf Cove.
LEHIGH ACRES 3 charged for major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles Three men, one from Lehigh Acres, has been charged for their role in a major theft organization targeting luxury vehicles.
port charlotte Man arrested for DUI after slamming into Port Charlotte home’s garage The North Port Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI and crashing into a Port Charlotte home’s garage.
MGN CHASKA, Minn. (AP) – A sprint to the finish by Sergio Garcia and Rafa Cabrera Bello enabled Europe to creep a little closer Saturday morning in the Ryder Cup. The Spaniards looked to have no chance in the final foursomes match against Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed, who made six birdies in 12 holes to build a 4-up lead. It looked for the longest time as though the morning session would be split, and the Americans would keep a two-point lead. And then it changed without notice, as it so often does in this event. Garcia and Cabrera Bello won four of the next five holes to square the match, and Reed had to make a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole to escape with a halve. Going into the Saturday noon session of fourballs, the Americans clung to a 6 1/2 to 5 1/2 lead. The Ryder Cup concludes with 12 singles matches Sunday. Europe is going for its fourth straight victory. “Big putt by Patrick to salvage half a point, although still disappointing for us,” Spieth said. That’s the way it has gone for the Americans ever since they began the Ryder Cup with a sweep of the opening session. They still had the lead. It just didn’t feel that way. Rory McIlroy, who ended the first day by making an eagle and bowing to the raucous American crowd, teams with Thomas Pieters in the first match Saturday morning and they rolled to a 4-and-2 victory over Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler. Justin Rose and Chris Wood never trailed in a 1-up victory over Jimmy Walker and Zach Johnson, a match that became tighter than it needed to be when Rose when for the green on the par-5 16th with a 2-up lead and put it in the water. Brandt Snedeker and Brooks Koepka, who won the only American point in fourballs Friday afternoon, were back at it in foursomes. Snedeker holed big putts, his whole body shaking as he pumped his fist, and they dispatched of Henrik Stenson and Matt Fitzpatrick. But the Americans gave away a victory at the end. Reed hit a few errant shots, including one drive so far out of position that Spieth thought his only chance was to skip it across the pond guarding the left side of the 15th green. It skipped across the water, but rolled back down the bank. The Spaniards played the last four holes in 2 under. “It’s the Ryder Cup. It’s as simple as that,” Garcia said. “It was tough out there. They played so good. We just kept telling each other, ‘Keep at it, keep at it, keep at it, keep putting pressure and hopefully, at some point they will slow down a little bit. And we managed to do that.” For McIlroy, it was personal. He had lost in all three previous matches involving Mickelson, and he was happy to see he and Pieters get Lefty and Fowler in the opening session. Fowler made a 25-foot birdie putt on the first hole, and the Americans stood to the side as thousands cheered for the longest time. Pieters had to wait for the cheers to subside before he sank a 20-foot putt to match the birdie. Europe was on its way. McIlroy made a 12-foot birdie on the next hole, and Europe stretched the lead to 3 up when Fowler shanked a shot out of the bunker behind the green on the par-3 fourth, and then hit a drive so far to the right on the fifth hole that Mickelson had to play his second right-handed shot of the week. Mickelson kept them in it. He holed a 60-foot par putt on No. 8 to halve the hole, and after McIlroy missed a short par putt on No. 9, Mickelson made a 20-foot putt on the 10th to cut the deficit to 1 down. Fowler, however, missed a par putt on the 14th, and Pieters birdied the next to regain control. U.S. captain Davis Love III went against his model from Medinah four years ago, when every player sat out at least one match to keep them fresh. Spieth and Reed were sent out for the fourth straight match, making them the only Americans that will play all five matches. European captain Darren Clarke sat rookie Andy Sullivan all of Saturday. He has five players that will go all five matches – McIlroy, Pieters, Garcia, Stenson and Rose. McIlroy said the Mickelson match was especially personal because of his 0-3 record against him. “When I saw the draw last night I was like, ‘Yes, I get to have a go at him again.’ I maybe wanted it a little bit more just for that reason,” McIlroy said.