12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidaysFort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
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.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
(Pixabay) USA Today has the list of stores open nationwide on Chritsmas and the day after this holiday season. See where you can continue shopping for holiday gifts asap or start making your returns below. What stores are open Christmas Day? Hours can vary and not all locations will be open. In some cases, store websites have not been updated to reflect holiday hours, so calling your closest location is advised. 7-Eleven: Most locations open 24 hours Acme: Hours vary. Albertsons: Hours vary. Bravo Supermarkets: Some locations open special hours Wednesday. Casey’s General Store: Stores open at 10 a.m. Circle K: Hours vary, some open 24 hours. Cumberland Farms: Hours vary, some open 24 hours. CVS: Most open regular hours though many pharmacies will be closed. Duane Reade: Hours vary. Family Dollar: Some locations are open special hours Wednesday. Call your closest location as this information is not online. Giant Food: Some stores are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, while other locations are closed. goPuff: The digital on-demand convenience retailer is open Christmas in its 150-plus markets. Love’s Travel Stops: Open 24 hours. Pilot Flying J: Most open 24 hours or regular hours. RaceTrac: Hours vary. Rite-Aid: Most locations open but hours vary. Safeway: Hours vary but many are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sheetz: Open 24 hours. Speedway: Hours vary. TravelCenters of America: Find holiday hours here. Vons: Varies, check website. Walgreens: Most open regular hours though many pharmacies will be closed. Wawa: Most open 24 hours or regular hours. More businesses open: Additional stores, gas stations and convenience stores also are expected to be open. Check before heading out. Day after Christmas store hours Dec. 26 is a big shopping day for returns. Here’s when major retailers are open, but note hours can vary by location. Store names below link to retailers’ websites. Academy Sports + Outdoors: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Apple: Varies, check www.apple.com/retail. Barnes & Noble: Varies, many open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or later. Bass Pro Shops: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bealls Florida: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bealls Outlet: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bed Bath & Beyond: Varies by location. Belk: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Best Buy: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. BJ’s Wholesale Club: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bloomingdale’s: Varies, many stores open at 8 a.m. Boscov’s: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Burlington: 8 to 9 p.m. buybuy Baby: Varies by location. Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Conn’s HomePlus: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Costco: Varies, regular hours CVS: Most stores open regular hours. Dick’s Sporting Goods: Stores reopen at 7 a.m. Dillard’s: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. DSW: 8 to 10 p.m. Dunham’s Sports: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Five Below: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fry’s Electronics: Regular hours, vary GameStop: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guitar Center: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hobby Lobby: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Home Depot: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Home Goods: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ikea: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. J.C. Penney: Stores open at 9 a.m., closing hours vary. Joann Stores: Varies. Kirkland’s: Stores open at 10 a.m. Kmart: Most open regular hours, which vary. Kohl’s: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lord & Taylor: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lowe’s: Hours vary, most open at 6 a.m. Macy’s: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Marshalls: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Menards: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Michaels: Stores reopen at 7 a.m. Microsoft: Varies, check online. Neiman Marcus: Hours vary, but many stores open at 8 a.m. Thursday. Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack: Hours vary and posted at www.nordstrom.com. Office Depot: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Old Navy: Varies, but many open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Petco: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rite-Aid: Hours vary. Ross: Varies but most stores open at 8 a.m. Saks Fifth Avenue: Varies, most stores open at 8 a.m. Sam’s Club: Varies, regular hours. Sears: Varies. Shoe Carnival: Varies. Sierra Trading Post: Varies. Stage Stores: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Staples: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Stein Mart: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Target: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. TJ Maxx: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ulta: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Walgreens: Regular hours. Walmart: Stores reopen at 6 a.m. World Market: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.