Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024 This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Donating artificial trees to help families in need If you’re thinking of throwing away that artificial tree you have and going green in the future, don’t bring it to the curb.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: missing endangered 80-year-old North Fort Myers man found safe A man who was reported missing in North Fort Myers has been located safe.
FORT MYERS Man accused of trying to carjack driver who offered him ride A man is behind bars accused of trying to steal another man’s car after he had asked the victim for a ride.
Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Southwest Florida law enforcement will hold a fundraiser for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
Charlotte County Jail inmate dies following medical episode A man who was in custody at the Charlotte County Jail died following an episode stemming from a medical condition.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for breaking into bar area of Fort Myers Applebee’s Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for breaking into the bar side of a Fort Myers Applebee’s.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, barricading himself in home The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, and barricading himself within his home, ultimately leading to a SWAT team being called.
Tim Aten Knows: Over 150 new restaurants join local dining list in 2024 The end-of-the year goal is to always provide a holiday gift to readers by smoothly wrapping up everything by publishing a succinct list of all of the local restaurants that launched that calendar year.
WINK News Nearly back-to-back endangered Florida panther deaths reported The terrible trend of Florida panther deaths in 2024 continues, as two reported vehicle fatalities occurred nearly back-to-back.
charlotte harbor Red tide detected in Cape Haze water samples near Charlotte Harbor A concentration of red tide has been detected around Charlotte County, with beaches like Cape Haze being under a health alert due to the algae bloom.
the weather authority Isolated showers for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated showers with mild and humid conditions throughout this Friday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024 This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Donating artificial trees to help families in need If you’re thinking of throwing away that artificial tree you have and going green in the future, don’t bring it to the curb.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: missing endangered 80-year-old North Fort Myers man found safe A man who was reported missing in North Fort Myers has been located safe.
FORT MYERS Man accused of trying to carjack driver who offered him ride A man is behind bars accused of trying to steal another man’s car after he had asked the victim for a ride.
Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Southwest Florida law enforcement will hold a fundraiser for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
Charlotte County Jail inmate dies following medical episode A man who was in custody at the Charlotte County Jail died following an episode stemming from a medical condition.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for breaking into bar area of Fort Myers Applebee’s Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for breaking into the bar side of a Fort Myers Applebee’s.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, barricading himself in home The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of domestic abuse, false imprisonment, and barricading himself within his home, ultimately leading to a SWAT team being called.
Tim Aten Knows: Over 150 new restaurants join local dining list in 2024 The end-of-the year goal is to always provide a holiday gift to readers by smoothly wrapping up everything by publishing a succinct list of all of the local restaurants that launched that calendar year.
WINK News Nearly back-to-back endangered Florida panther deaths reported The terrible trend of Florida panther deaths in 2024 continues, as two reported vehicle fatalities occurred nearly back-to-back.
charlotte harbor Red tide detected in Cape Haze water samples near Charlotte Harbor A concentration of red tide has been detected around Charlotte County, with beaches like Cape Haze being under a health alert due to the algae bloom.
the weather authority Isolated showers for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated showers with mild and humid conditions throughout this Friday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
Lion mom gives birth to cubs. (Credit: Naples Zoo). Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is celebrating the birth of three African lion cubs. The first cub was born on May 13 and cubs two and three were born the next morning on May 14 to first time mother, 13-year-old Shani. This is the first time lion cubs have been born at Naples Zoo in over 30 years. Shani and her mate, 10-year-old Masamba, were specifically matched by the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s Species Survival Plan® (SSP), the Naples Zoo press release states. The SSP is a cooperatively managed breeding program that works to create sustainable populations of threatened and endangered species. “The pair has been recommended for breeding since 2013 so we’ve been waiting for these cubs for a long time,” said Liz Harmon, Naples Zoo Director of Animal Programs, per the press release. “Although Shani is older than the average first time lion mother, the cubs are all doing very well and it is wonderful to see her being such a good mom.” Lion parents. (Credit: Naples Zoo) Zoo veterinarian Dr. Lizzy Arnett-Chinn and Naples Zoo’s animal care team are cautiously optimistic that the cubs will continue to thrive and are giving Shani the solitude she needs to care for her young, the press release states. Shani and her cubs are monitored by a den camera and she has been observed protecting and caring for her babies. “Because 90% of Africa’s lion population has disappeared in the last 75 years, Naples Zoo’s strategic response is two-fold,” said Jack Mulvena, Naples Zoo President and CEO, according to the Naples Zoo press release. “First, we cooperate in a scientific breeding program that has created a healthy, long-term population through significant births like these. Second, we fund successful efforts in Africa that are helping to reverse this decline by reducing human-wildlife conflict. We also host safaris annually that bring hundreds of thousands of dollars into places that protect lions.” African lions are classified as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, per the press release. Overall lion numbers continue to decline due to illegal hunting, reductions in prey populations, and habitat loss. The cubs, who have not been named yet, and their mother will not be on exhibit until mid-summer. However, visitors can see 3-month-old clouded leopard kittens on exhibit every day from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and in the 2:30 pm daily Seated Safari Show.