Naples family adopts foster child

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FORT MYERS, Fla. Wednesday marked the first day of forever for the Maxfield family with the adoption of 1-year-old Hannah Rae Lynn.

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FORT MYERS

Mental Health Monday: Kids’ hurricane season anxiety

As we prepare for hurricane season, make sure to mentally prepare Southwest Florida children who went through Ian last year.

FORT MYERS

Convicted cop-killer Wisner Desmaret to be sentenced

Convicted murderer Wisner Desmaret is set to be sentenced, bringing closure to the family of Fort Myers Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller.

MARCO ISLAND

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

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.

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Florida woman charged with child neglect after her car catches fire as she was allegedly shoplifting

A Florida woman faces charges of aggravated child neglect and arson after her car became engulfed in flames while she was allegedly shoplifting at a mall, according to an arrest report.

NAPLES

Tin City in Naples celebrated 100 years

Waterfront shops, restaurants, and even some alligator petting are all part of a Centennial celebration at Tin City in Naples.

NAPLES

Teen-built airplane takes flight in Naples

One of humanity’s greatest inventions was building an airplane that could soar through the skies. And now you have teens crafting those same wings, by themselves, that has soared in the skies over Naples. In July, it will fly to Wisconsin for a global fly-in convention, which draws more than 650,000 people from 90 countries. […]

Alchemist Kava set to open this month in East Naples

New kava and kratom bar Alchemist Kava is set to open this month at Patriots Square off Tamiami Trail East in East Naples. Local teacher and skincare business owner Ashley Giannone, a Naples native, was inspired to open her own kava bar after experiencing the social, tight-knit kava community while pursuing her master’s degree. “You’ll […]