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Naples City Council approves partial site plans for pier reconstruction
Naples City Council voted on a 30% conceptual design for the Naples Pier on Wednesday. The historic pier, which suffered major damage from Hurricane Ian in September, is facing an estimated $20 million reconstruction upon approval by Council. In December, Council voted to pursue a complete redesign of the pier rather than patch up the […]

Naples postpones 4th of July fireworks for city’s centennial
The city of Naples has chosen to move its Fourth of July fireworks display to the city’s centennial celebration in December.

People speak out at city council meeting for Cape Coral Yacht Club
Cape Coral City Council is hosting a meeting to discuss the fate of the Cape Coral Yacht Club. A majority speak on behalf of the yacht club.

Naples City Council decides on $20 million pier redesign
The Historic Naples Pier was a favorite for sightseeing, fishing and Fourth of July fireworks. While it’s been almost eight months since Hurricane Ian destroyed the pier, many still wonder what the new pier will look like.
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New Fort Myers Beach sand berm becomes obstacle for woman with disability
Our beaches are getting rebuilt after Hurricane Ian damaged or destroyed them. As the rebuilding progresses, there are worries that people with disabilities are getting forgotten.

100 mph Tornado touches down near Melbourne, damages homes
According to the National Weather Service Melbourne, a tornado with peak winds of 100 mph touched down in Melbourne

New details on repairs to ruptured Fort Myers gas line
According to the FDOT, the gas line ruptured by a contractor on State Road 31 was marked in advance. How did crews puncture it?

Port Charlotte man living in garage due to mold in house after Ian
A man in Port Charlotte can’t live in any of his bedrooms because of black mold. So his garage is now his home within a home.