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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.
Carley McCord on the sideline of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, home field of the New Orleans Saints. CARLEY MCCORD Carley McCord, the daughter-in-law of Louisiana State University offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger, was one of five people killed in a plane crash in Louisiana on Saturday. McCord and several others were headed to Atlanta to watch LSU take on Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl when the plane went down, her husband told The Associated Press. McCord, 30, started out as a sports reporter in Cleveland where she worked for the Cleveland Browns and CBS Radio Cleveland. She moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she continued to work as a sports and sideline reporter for various media outlets, including ESPN and WDSU-TV. “We are devastated by the loss of such an amazing talent and valued member of our WDSU family,” WDSU Vice President and General Manager Joel Vilmenay said in a statement. “Carley’s passion for sports journalism and her deep knowledge of Louisiana sports, from High School to the Professional ranks, made her an exceptional journalist. As we reflect on her impressive body of work, we offer our deepest condolences to her family.” McCord’s husband, Steve Ensmiger Jr., was already in Atlanta and was not aboard the flight. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to him,” LSU head coach Ed Orgeron told ESPN before the Peach Bowl. “Steve and his wife, his family are so distraught. Steve is a man. He knows how to handle things.” McCord also worked as an in-game host for both the New Orleans Pelicans and Saints. “On behalf of Mrs. Gayle Benson and our entire organization, we are devastated by the sudden death of Carley McCord,” the Saints and Pelicans said in a joint statement. “Carley was a valued member of of both our New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans family as an in-game host, and her infectious personality and knowledge of both teams entertained our fans. Not only was Carley an excellent representative of the Saints and Pelicans organizations, she was also a highly-respected member of the media, covering sports, including the Saints and the Pelicans, with utmost professionalism for WDSU and CST. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Carley’s family with this tragic loss.” The Pelicans on Saturday held a moment of silence to commemorate McCord before their home game against the Indiana Pacers. Pelicans hold a moment of silence for Carley McCord. pic.twitter.com/mGPjZCV0hE — Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) December 29, 2019 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas also offered a message of condolence on Twitter. “So sad to hear the news about Carley McCord she was always very excited and happy,” Thomas wrote. “The worst part is I saw her reporting yesterday as I was leaving home in the parking lot. Really sad, life is so short really wish I could do something.” So sad to hear the news about Carley McCord she was always very excited and happy. The worst part is I saw her reporting yesterday as I was leaving home in the parking lot. Really sad, life is so short 💔 really wish I could do something 🙏🏾. — Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) December 28, 2019 Four others died in the plane crash on Saturday. The other victims are Robert Vaughn Crisp II, 59; Gretchen D. Vincent, 51; and Michael Walker Vincent, 15. Gretchen Walker Vincent and her son, Michael. Two of the victims who died in a plane crash in Louisiana on December 28, 2019.Credit: FACEBOOK. Ian Biggs was the pilot of the plane. Ian Biggs, the pilot of the plane that crashed in Louisiana, killing 5 people on December 28, 2019. Credit: BIGGS FAMILY. Robert Vaughn Crisp, one of the victims of the fatal plane crash in Louisiana on December 28, 2019.Credit: GLOBAL DATA SYSTEM.