12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidaysFort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays
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Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
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NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
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FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
Photo via viewer Bosse Rosas FORT MYERS, Fla. Below is a list of open shelters in Southwest Florida as Hurricane Irma looms. Charlotte County The county’s shelters are full, so residents are urged to go to the following shelters in other counties: Atwater Elementary School,Ā 4701 Huntsville Ave, North Port Heron Creek Middle School, 6501 W. Price Blvd., North Port (pet-friendly for cats and dogs) North Port High School,Ā 6400 W. Price Blvd., North Port Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota (pet-friendly for cats and dogs) Collier County The following shelters are open: Gulf Coast High School, 7878 Shark Way, North Naples (No cots or mattresses) The following shelters have reached capacity: Corkscrew Middle School on 1165 County Road 858, Naples Cypress Palm Middle School on 4255 18th Ave. NE, Naples (pets allowed) North Collier Regional Park on 15000 Livingston Road, Naples (pets allowed) Golden Gate Elementary School onĀ 4911 20th Place SW, Naples (pets allowed) Golden Terrace Elementary School onĀ 2711 44th Terrace SW, Naples (pets allowed) Golden Gate Middle School onĀ 2701 48th Terrace SW, Naples (pets allowed) Golden Gate High School, 2925 Titan Way, Naples Immokalee High School on 701 Immokalee Drive, Immokalee Immokalee Middle School on 401 N. 9th St., Immokalee (pets allowed) Laurel Oak Elementary School,Ā 7800 Immokalee Road, North Naples Lake Trafford Elementary School onĀ 3500 Lake Trafford Rd, Immokalee North Naples Middle School onĀ 16165 Learning Ln, Naples Mike Davis Elementary School on 3215 Magnolia Pond Dr, Naples Eden Park Elementary School onĀ Ā 3650 Westclox St, Immokalee Oak Ridge Middle School on 14975 Collier Blvd. Lely High School on 1 Lely High School Blvd., Naples Vineyards Elementary School onĀ 6225 Arbor Blvd W., North Naples Temple Shalom on 4630 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples First Baptist Church of Naples on 3000 Orange Blossom Dr., Naples Highlands Elemenary School, 1101 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee Pinecrest Elementary School onĀ 313 S. 9th St., Immokalee DeSoto County The following shelters are open: Turner Agri-Civic Center,Ā 2250 NE Roan St., Arcadia (pet-friendly) DeSoto Middle School and Gymnasium, 420 E. Gibson St., Arcadia A special needs shelter for those who needĀ mechanical aid or oxygen to survive is open here: South Florida State College, 2251 NE Turner Ave., Arcadia (To register, click here) Glades County West Glades Elementary School, 2586 County Road 721, Building 500, Muse (opening 1 p.m. Friday) Highlands County is making room for 400 Glades County residents at South Florida State College on 600 West College Drive in Avon Park, about 65 miles away from Moore Haven. Shelters at the following locations, which are in mandatory evacuation zones, will not be opening as originally planned: Moore Haven High School Gym, 700 Terrier Pride Drive SW, Moore Haven Maple Grove Baptist Church, 12777 East State Road 78 NE, Lakeport Hendry County LaBelle Middle School, 8000 E. Cowboy Way, LaBelle (opening 8 a.m. Friday, no pets) Country Oaks Elementary School 2052 NW Eucalyptus Blvd LaBelle (opening 8 a.m. Friday, no pets) A special needs shelter will open at West Glades School at 2500 South County Road 731 in LaBelle Upthegrove Elementary School on 280 Main St., LaBelle (pets allowed) Clewiston High School on 1501 South Francisco St. (last resort shelter, pets allowed, but they must be in crates) The following shelters are at capacity: Labelle High School 4050 E. Cowboy Way LaBelle (opening 8 a.m. Friday, no pets) Highlands County The following shelters are open: Avon Park Recreation Center at 207 E. State St. in Avon Park Lake Placid High School at 202 Green Dragon Drive in Lake Placid (approaching capacity) Highlands County Fair Convention Center on 781 Magnolia Avenue The following secondary shelters are open: Avon Park South Florida State College on 600 West College Drive Lake Placid Genesis Center on 218 East Belleview St. (no generator capability) Lee County The following shelters are open: Mirror Lakes Elementary School, 525 Charwood Ave. South, Lehigh Acres North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts, 1856 Arts Way Veterans Park Recreation Center on 49 Homestead Rd., Lehigh Acres The following shelters are completely full: Estero Rec Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Road., Estero Island Coast High School, 2125 De Navarra Pkwy., Cape Coral Lee County High Tech Center North, 360 Santa Barbara Blvd. N., Cape Coral (opening at 3 p.m. Saturday) South Fort Myers High School, 14020 Plantation Road., Fort Myers (primary pet shelter) Varsity Lakes Middle School, 801 Gunnery Road., Lehigh Acres Ray V. Pottorf Elementary on 4600 Challenger Blvd., Fort Myers Alico Arena onĀ 12181 FGCU Lake Pkwy E, Fort Myers Harns Marsh Elementary School, 1800 Unice Avenue N, Lehigh Acres East Lee County High School, 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave., Lehigh Acres (primary pet shelter) Harns Marsh Middle School, 1820 Unice Ave. N., Lehigh Acres Oak Hammock Middle School, 5321 Tice St., Fort Myers Germain Arena on 11000 Everglades Parkway, Estero East Lee County High School and South Fort Myers High School are the primary pet shelters, but pets are allowed at the other Lee County shelters. Pets are discouraged at Germain Arena but won’t be turned away. Evacuees should bring crates or at least have pets on leashes. Click here for more information, phone numbers to call, and the locations of shelters that MAY open later.