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.
Manny Navas COLLIER BRUSH FIRE FIGHT “Even with the windows closed and air conditioning on, we woke up at 2 a.m. and thought the fire was right there,” said resident Donna Lowrie. Crews are fighting around the clock working to keep Collier County residents safe from several growing brush fires. But heavy smoke from those fires could be affecting your health. “We have periodic clouds of smoke that get up in the morning and it smells all over the place,” said resident Gary Lindsay. “We walk our dogs in the morning and you can’t even see,” added Lowrie. Right now, of the fires burning in southern Collier County, the Greenway fire is the closest to neighborhoods. It scorched one home in the Picayune Strand this weekend. It has also just combined with another large fire—the 116th Ave SE fire—according to officials Monday. Officials have just confirmed #GreenwayFire has merged with #116thAveSEFire an updated map and acreage will be out soon. #GreenwayFire will now be the fire name for both #wildfires — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 26, 2018 “That one was difficult,” said Kingman Schuldt, the fire chief for Naples fire. “The fire was burning so fast we couldn’t keep up with the fire.” MORE: Full fire coverage Firefighters are creating containment lines around the fire and to the East, thinking ahead to where it might travel. Meanwhile, Greater Naples Fire is on constant standby to protect homes—making it an all hands on deck effort. “The winds have been very erratic this year which is a challenge,” said Schuldt. “We’ve been chasing it through the forest out there.” The Florida Forest Service announced Monday it is deploying additional aviation and heavy equipment resources to help fight three of the most aggressive fires in SWFL: 116th Avenue Southeast Fire: 8,063 acres and 50 percent contained Greenway Fire: 7,239 acres and 25 percent contained West Boundary Fire: 2,800 acres and 50 percent contained ACREAGE UPDATES: #WestBoundaryFire is 2,200 acres & 50% contained. #FlagPondFire is 2,600 acres & 100% contained, wildland firefighters will continue to monitor for any flare ups. #GreenwayFire is 6,600 acres & 20% contained. #116thAveSEFire is 8,000 acres & 45% contained. — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 25, 2018 They are also encouraging residents to be cautious when it comes to heat sources and to remember these tips: Develop and implement a family wildfire action plan Call 911 or a local Florida Forest Service field unit office immediately in the event of a wildfire Obey Florida’s outdoor burning laws Never burn on windy days Always keep a water source and suppression tools on hand when burning yard debris Never leave an outdoor fire or hot grill unattended Avoid parking vehicles on dry grass COLLIER BRUSH FIRES AFFECT BUSINESSES Submit Copyright ©2024 Fort Myers Broadcasting. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written consent.