Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
COLLIER COUNTY FC Naples holds first practice in club history Another first in a year of first for FC Naples as the club held its first practice in its history Wednesday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Rick on the Roof gets the ending he fought for The man with a plan and the courage to stand up for what he believed in is finally getting the happy ending he fought for.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 15, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 15, 2025
Arthrex plans 1 million-square-foot facility at RSW’s Skyplex project Arthrex, the orthopedic surgical instruments company headquartered in North Naples, has been in negotiations to build a 1 million-square-foot facility as part of Southwest Florida International Airport’s Skyplex project.
Lujacks All-American Grill kicks off in North Naples Lujacks All-American Grill celebrated its North Naples launch Jan. 9, the same day Notre Dame won the Orange Bowl to advance the Fighting Irish to the College Football Playoff National Championship game Jan. 20 in Atlanta.
NORTH FORT MYERS Crime Stoppers increases cash reward for man missing since 2020 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers has announced an increased cash reward regarding the case of a missing person from North Fort Myers.
Collier County creates food truck park policy Food trucks have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, affordability and unique offerings, especially for employees seeking a quick breakfast or lunch at businesses and commercial areas.
SWFL celebrates MLK Day with community gatherings and service In Southwest Florida, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is marked with parades, rallies, and community service events that honor the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast was held for Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Gov. DeSantis calls for stricter immigration reform Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Winter Haven to discuss stricter immigration laws while cracking down on illegal immigration.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
COLLIER COUNTY FC Naples holds first practice in club history Another first in a year of first for FC Naples as the club held its first practice in its history Wednesday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Rick on the Roof gets the ending he fought for The man with a plan and the courage to stand up for what he believed in is finally getting the happy ending he fought for.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 15, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 15, 2025
Arthrex plans 1 million-square-foot facility at RSW’s Skyplex project Arthrex, the orthopedic surgical instruments company headquartered in North Naples, has been in negotiations to build a 1 million-square-foot facility as part of Southwest Florida International Airport’s Skyplex project.
Lujacks All-American Grill kicks off in North Naples Lujacks All-American Grill celebrated its North Naples launch Jan. 9, the same day Notre Dame won the Orange Bowl to advance the Fighting Irish to the College Football Playoff National Championship game Jan. 20 in Atlanta.
NORTH FORT MYERS Crime Stoppers increases cash reward for man missing since 2020 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers has announced an increased cash reward regarding the case of a missing person from North Fort Myers.
Collier County creates food truck park policy Food trucks have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, affordability and unique offerings, especially for employees seeking a quick breakfast or lunch at businesses and commercial areas.
SWFL celebrates MLK Day with community gatherings and service In Southwest Florida, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is marked with parades, rallies, and community service events that honor the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast was held for Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Gov. DeSantis calls for stricter immigration reform Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Winter Haven to discuss stricter immigration laws while cracking down on illegal immigration.
Some are asking the question, are the septic tanks in our yards making the algae problem in our waterways worse? Scientists say leaking septic tanks aren’t the sole cause of the algae, but do contribute to the problem. Conall Stapleton with Stapleton Septic spent the day making repairs to a septic tank at a Bonita Springs home. “It doesn’t take much sewage to offend somebody.” Stapleton says when people see problems with their septic tanks, they usually want it fixed right away, “They deal with it quickly because they don’t want the sewage in their yard, in their house.” That’s why he says any problems with septic tanks aren’t contributing to the green algae we’re seeing in our waterways, “If the tanks were the problems, we’d be condemning more than 1 percent of what we’re looking at and we’re not doing that.” Stapleton says they rarely run into leaking tanks. He says it usually a back up in people’s yards and the amount of wastewater isn’t enough, “I think it’s just something easy to throw up there and distract from the real issue.” Dr. Bill Mitsch, at Florida Gulf Coast University points to another cause, “Agriculture is the culprit. That’s the reason we have everything green down here.” Mitsch is the director of the Everglades Wetland Research Park at FGCU. He adds that septic tanks only play a small role in what’s causing the algae in our waters. He’s more concerned about runoff from agriculture, “Compared to agriculture it’s minimal. We need to take care of them. Any civilized society should be able to take care of management of septic tanks.” Stapleton says having them pumped and maintained every few years should be enough and says you’ll know if there’s a leak in your tank. The Florida Department of Health says it has nearly 40,000 septic systems on record in Lee County.