Volunteers prepare for thousands expected to attend Thanksgiving in the Park

Volunteers in Immokalee are preparing for the Annual Thanksgiving in the Park.

The Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples is hosting the event.

Volunteers will provide a free, hot Thanksgiving meal to community members.

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend.

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The National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m., Monday advisory states Tropical Storm Philippe is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph.

Cape Coral intersection affected by traffic signal construction

Traffic signal construction for a Cape Coral intersection may cause closures at Del Prado Boulevard and De Navarra Parkway.

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