Healthy Kids: The Dangers of Harsh Parenting

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FORT MYERS, Fla. Researchers found that children exposed to harsh parenting were more likely to engage in delinquency and other negative behaviors. Here to discuss this new research from the University of Pittsburg is Dr. Annette St. Pierre-MacKoul.

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Ian, Fiona retired as future hurricane names

The World Meteorological Organization Hurricane Committee has retired Fiona and Ian from the rotating lists of Atlantic tropical cyclone names because of the death and destruction they caused in Central America, the Caribbean, the U.S. and Canada.

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Naples Botanical Gardens holds annual ‘Hats in the Garden’ fundraiser

On Wednesday, hats sprinkled the Naples Botanical Garden for it’s annual fundraiser. This is the one day of the year, visitors’ attire is just as beautiful as the plants and flowers.

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Hurricane Ian survivors still finding help for trauma recovery

Many Hurricane Ian survivors are still trying to move past the trauma. A half-year after the storm, many people are still processing their emotions, and crisis counselors say that’s perfectly normal.

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Punta Gorda man found guilty of drug trafficking

A Punta Gorda man has been found guilty of drug trafficking and other charges after a two-day trial in Charlotte County.

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Immokalee man arrested after traffic stop finds packaged fentanyl

An Immokalee man was arrested Tuesday night after deputies say he was pulled over with almost 40 grams of fentanyl in his car.

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Lee County residents: Less talk, more action in stopping dangerous drivers

Lee County residents are demanding answers on how deputies will deal with dangerous drivers because community safety is at stake.

Myles’ Message nonprofit connects parents of kids with Down syndrome

A Lee County woman was inspired by her son to create a nonprofit connecting and supporting other parents whose children have Down syndrome. Maddie Levy’s son Myles is just 3 1/2 years old. “When I was pregnant, I found out at 12 weeks that Myles would probably have Down syndrome, and I was told by […]