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Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
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NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
FORT MYERS Colonial and I-75 diverging diamond to be completed by spring The diverging diamond at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75 in Fort Myers is diverting drivers.
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NAPLES Collier County students explore trade careers at job fair Hundreds of Collier County students explored potential future careers at the Build My Future Job Fair.
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Real estate deals that shaped the SWFL landscape in 2024 The rise of online retail and continued regional population growth played a large role in a series of yin/yang real estate transactions that defined Southwest Florida’s top deals of 2024.
FORT MYERS Sibling rivalry brewing between SWFL Super Bowl champions Philadelphia may be known as the city of brotherly love, but here in southwest Florida, there’s a brotherly rivalry brewing between two of our own.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mother warns others after falling victim to ticket fraud A mother’s intended surprise turned into a disappointment when she paid for Savannah Bananas tickets but never received them. The tickets were meant to be a special gift for her son.
Legal expert weighs in on 17-year-old found not guilty of murder of mom Collin Griffith, a 17-year-old, has been found not guilty in the death of his mother, Catherine Griffith, who was fatally stabbed in the neck.
FORT MYERS $150k worth of equipment stolen from Lee Health Fort Myers police arrested a hospital employee accused of stealing more than 150 thousand dollars worth of medical equipment from Lee Health.
NAPLES Award-winning stylist to host event during Naples Automotive Experience On Friday, an Emmy Award-winning Hollywood stylist will host Forever Fabulous, a charity event with the St. Matthew’s House.
FORT MYERS Colonial and I-75 diverging diamond to be completed by spring The diverging diamond at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75 in Fort Myers is diverting drivers.
NAPLES 20th Annual Spring Home & Garden show coming to Naples The 20th semi-annual Spring Home & Garden show is coming to Naples.
NAPLES Collier Publix worker spreads joy with kindness cards In Collier County, one person stands out for his daily acts of kindness, bringing smiles to those around him.
FGCU FGCU softball pitcher ranked among the best in the country FGCU softball pitcher Allison Sparkman enters her sophomore season ranked as one of the top pitchers in the country.
Congress steps in as Port Charlotte widow searches for husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman continues to fight to find her husband’s ashes, lost in the mail. Members of Congress are now backing her efforts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mom recounts dramatic chase to find kidnapped daughter A mother’s worst nightmare unfolded when her 2-year-old daughter was taken from her in Fort Myers on Monday.
ESTERO Copperleaf Community fights hunger through fundraising The Copperleaf Country Club community in Estero is making a significant impact in the fight against hunger.
NAPLES Collier County students explore trade careers at job fair Hundreds of Collier County students explored potential future careers at the Build My Future Job Fair.
NORTH NAPLES New orthopedic hospital nears completion in Collier County A new orthopedic hospital is nearing completion in Collier County, Florida, with an estimated cost of $140 million.
Real estate deals that shaped the SWFL landscape in 2024 The rise of online retail and continued regional population growth played a large role in a series of yin/yang real estate transactions that defined Southwest Florida’s top deals of 2024.
LPGA golfers, from left, Sung Hyun Park, So Yeon Ryu, Lexi Thompson, Shanshan Feng and Brooke Henderson pose before a glass case, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, reflecting the $1 million cash bonus up for grabs this week at the CME Group Tour Championship golf tournament at Tiburón Golf Club in North Naples, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Ferguson) NORTH NAPLES, Fla. (AP) Shanshan Feng could think of no better way to celebrate. Her second straight victory before a home crowd in China at the Blue Bay LPGA meant she was projected to rise to No. 1 in the world for the first time. She had to wait for it to become official, and she had a plane to catch. The news arrived as she was in a Dallas airport waiting for her connecting flight to Southwest Florida. LINK: Live scoring “I was really, really excited,” Feng said Wednesday. “I was by myself at the Dallas airport and I went into Friday’s and I ordered a steak for myself. I mean, I was trying to celebrate a little bit with a steak. I took a picture of it and sent it to my dad and mom. I was like, ‘I’m here celebrating.'” She didn’t send a screen shot of the women’s world ranking. She sent a picture of the steak. More than just the No. 1 ranking is on the line this week at the CME Group Tour Championship. The LPGA Tour finale is so compelling that it could offer something to everyone or everything to one player. Feng is among five players who only have to win the tournament to capture the $1 million bonus for the Race to the CME Globe. She is among four players still in the running for LPGA player of the year. Also up for grabs among three players is the Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average, while two players can win the money title. MORE: Tiburón scrambled to prep course for LPGA after Irma So if Feng celebrated with a steak for reaching No. 1 in the world, what does she do for player of the year? “Maybe a bigger steak,” she said with a laugh. “Normally when I celebrate, there are two things. One is food, of course. I don’t know what food yet, but I can tell you I’m going to have some good food and share the happiness with my parents. Second thing is, I’m going to buy myself presents.” She prefers handbags, and a $1 million can buy a lot of those. Those decisions are still four days away. MORE: Topgolf to build driving range in Fort Myers The drama began Thursday morning at Tiburón Golf Club and concludes with what could be the most dynamic conclusion to an LPGA season. Lexi Thompson, Sung Hyun Park, Feng, So Yeon Ryu and Brooke Henderson only have to win the tournament to claim the $1 million bonus. All but Henderson have to win the Tour Championship to be awarded LPGA Tour player of the year. Thompson, Park and In Gee Chun are still in the mix for the Vare Trophy. The money title comes down to Park and Ryu. The majors are over. But with so much at stake, it feels like one. “Feels like definitely one of the highlights for the year,” Ryu said. “Yeah, without major title, this one feels like a major.” Feng arrived in North Naples as the hottest player on the LPGA Tour. She was runner-up in Malaysia, and then won in Japan and China to become the fifth player this year to occupy the No. 1 ranking, a record for the men’s or women’s world ranking in a calendar year. Ryu hasn’t won since June and has been coping with a sore right shoulder that has tempered her expectations and left her wondering how much she can rely on her long game. Thompson remains somewhat a sympathetic figure from a tough year on and off the golf course. She learned two months ago that her mother is cancer-free. The biggest trial was overcoming her playoff loss at the ANA Inspiration, where she was penalized four shots late in the final round for incorrectly marking her ball on the green in the third round. That’s a two-shot penalty, but because the violation was not reported until Sunday, she was docked another two shots for signing an incorrect scorecard. She rallied to get into a playoff, where Ryu beat her on the first extra hole. “I think it’s pretty obvious what tested me the most this year,” she said. “I believe everything, I guess, happens for a reason. I don’t know why exactly, but it has made me so much stronger as a person on and off the golf course.” Asked if she thinks much about it, Thompson looked away and said tersely, “No.” The most intriguing figure of the bunch is Park, the LPGA Tour rookie who can leave Southwest Florida with all the goods. She already has won LPGA rookie of the year. By winning the tournament, she can sweep all the awards. Nancy Lopez in 1978 was the only other woman to win LPGA player of the year, rookie of the year, Vare Trophy and the money title. “This year coming in, my goal was to just win one tournament and potentially win rookie of the year,” Park said. “Having now achieved both of those and being in reach of some of the other titles, I certainly feel a little more pressure to chase those. … At the same time, I know I’m not the only one in the chase,” Park said. “I know all the other competitors are feeling the same pressure.”