Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflictLocal leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
richamehta310 / Pixabay / MGN (CNN MONEY) If you didn’t get your deals fix with all the Black Friday sales, don’t worry: Cyber Monday is coming. As more consumers prefer to shop online than in actual stores, retailers are offering some hefty online promotions this year to get people clicking. In fact, Adobe expects Cyber Monday to be the biggest online shopping day in history, bringing in $6.6 billion in sales this year. Shoppers can expect to get deals on TVs, electronics, toys and home goods. Here’s a look at some of the deals coming: Amazon The online behemoth is offering thousands of deals across a variety of departments, including toys, electronics, clothes and home furnishings. Amazon will offer more than 30 “Deals of the Day” on Monday along with thousands of “Lightning Deals,” which are sales that last for a limited period of time. Cyber Monday is a big event for Amazon (AMZN, Tech30). Last year, shoppers ordered 740 items per second, according to the company. Shoppers can scoop up a 49-inch 4K UHD smart TV for $329.99, a 40-inch smart TV for $179.99 and select videos games will be 60 percent off. Related: Online holiday shopping scams to watch out for Many toys also will be discounted with some Hasbro games, Nerf products and Play-doh items up to 50 percent off. Select Lego sets will be 30 percent. The company is also offering discounts on its own devices: The Echo Show will be $179.99, the Dot’s price tag will drop to $29.99 and the Fire HD 10 will be on sale for $99.99. Shoppers using the company’s voice-command assistant Alexa can start getting some Cyber Monday deals on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. ET. Walmart Walmart (WMT) is offering thousands of deals on Cyber Monday, including some popular Black Friday sales. The Samsung 58″ 4K Smart LED HDTV will be on sale for $598, the Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy S7 will be discounted to $299 and the Dyson DC59 Slim cord-free vacuum will be $60off. You can also get Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones for $179. Toy shoppers can scoop up the Barbie Hello Dreamhouse for $199 and a self-balancing electric scooter hoverboard for $144.95. Related: Black Friday is here: Crucial holiday season begins for battered retailers Video gamers can score deals on a PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB Gaming Console for $349 and the Xbox One S is on sale for $189. Shoppers can start finding these deals at 12:00 a.m. ET on Monday. Target Target is offering 15 percent off sitewide on Monday and will continue to offer promotions all next week. Tuesday will bring 40 percent bath and bedding products, cosmetics are on sale Wednesday, Thursday’s deal is 30 percent family outerwear and electronics will be on sale on Friday. Among the sales will be a Samsung 50″ 4K Smart Ultra HD TV for $479.99, the Sony PlayStation 4 VR Gran Turismo Sport Bundle price tag will be slashed by $100 to $299.99 and the SodaStream Jet starter kit will be on sale for $49.99. Many toys will also be on sale including 20 percent off select board games and some Lego, Pokemon and Nerf products will be discounted up to 50 percent.