Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State ParkTim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
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.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
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.
Filing taxes can be a bit overwhelming, but a new Southwest Florida based program helps clients breathe easier. United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is a free filing service available to families and individuals making under $66,000, according to their website. “In the past I always went to a professional like H&R block and it was more expensive and more time consuming,” client Tama Smith said. “It just makes it so easy and they’re just wonderful people.” The IRS sponsors the VITA and clients can file their taxes online or make an appointment. “I can typically do a normal return in 30 minutes or less,” said George Wondolowski, VITA Volunteer. But there are a few exceptions to the program. “We typically do not do rental properties,” Wondolowski said. “We do not do very sophisticated barter and exchange agreements if you have a broker. But self-employed people, we do a lot of those.” The Estero location filed nearly 700 returns last year, with over $900,000 in refunds. For more information, click here. Here are the proposed site locations for 2018: Bonita United Way House (Open Feb 5) 26820 Old 41 Rd Bonita Springs, FL 34135 239-357-4024 From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Tuesday Bonita Springs Assistance Office 25300 Bernwood Dr. Ste. 6 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 239-992-3034 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Cape Coral –Water’s Edge Church 2213 Country Club Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33990 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Clewiston United Way House 969 W. Sugarland Highway Clewiston, FL 33440 863-983-2774 Call for appointment Estero/San Carlos United Way House 17592 Rockefeller Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33967 239-267-0895 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday Englewood – Lemon Bay H.S. (Open Feb. 8) 2201 Placida Rd. Englewood, FL 34224 941-627-3539 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday Fort Myers Downtown – City of Palms Park 2201 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (Entrance on 2305 Broadway, 3rd Floor) 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Fort Myers United Way House – The Heights Center (Open Feb. 5) 15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908 239-482-7706 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Lee County Health Department 83 Pondella Rd., North Fort Myers, FL 33903 239-461-6100 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday LaBelle United Way House 133 North Bridge Street, LaBelle, FL 33935 239-433-7559 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday Lehigh United Way House 201 Plaza Drive, Suite 103, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 239-369-5818 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Port Charlotte- United Way Office (Open Feb 6) 17831 Murdock Circle, Suite A, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 941-627-3539 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Sanibel-Captiva United Way House (Open Feb 9) 2430-B Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 239-472-4775 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Select Fridays