Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence holds event to raise awarenessSWFL real estate prices ease, experts advise cautious optimism
NAPLES Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence holds event to raise awareness More than 70 men took to the streets of Collier County, wearing purple to stand against domestic violence.
NAPLES SWFL real estate prices ease, experts advise cautious optimism Home prices in Southwest Florida are starting to come down, but experts say it doesn’t mean the real estate bubble is about to burst.
ESTERO Friendly pig named Oink found in Estero, Lee County deputies seek owner A little pig named “Oink” found himself on an unexpected adventure, landing in the custody of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers parents question reallocation of funds for school sidewalk safety Parents and the school administration at Fort Myers Middle School are concerned about their children’s safety as they navigate streets and ditches to reach school.
LABELLE Eviction threat looms over Labelle animal shelter, owner seeks support Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is facing an uncertain future as it struggles to find a new home for its animals.
Locals brace for impacts of tariffs Tariffs are raising concerns in our community as new 25% tariffs on nearly all products from Canada and Mexico have taken effect, along with a 20% increase on imports from China.
Charlotte Tarpons aim for first-ever state title in basketball showdown The Charlotte High boys basketball team is on a quest for victory. This week, they will play in their second consecutive state semifinal.
MARCO ISLAND Racist graffiti shocks Marco Island community Racist graffiti has appeared on Marco Island, sparking concern among residents.
NAPLES Father honoring son by working to get phone-free driving law passed A father is on a mission to prevent other parents from experiencing the heartbreak he endured. He is advocating for hands-free driving laws across the country.
Maintaining muscle helps brain health Building and maintaining muscle is crucial for more than just physical health. New research suggests that muscle strength can also benefit cognitive health.
Deputies urge increased awareness at Collier Blvd. and US 41 intersection Drivers in South Naples need to be extra cautious at the intersection of Collier Boulevard and US-41, which is notorious for red light runners and accidents.
NORTH FORT MYERS Crews battling 9-acre brush fire in North Fort Myers Smoke and haze filled the sky in North Fort Myers as fire crews battled a brush fire.
HCA Florida completes purchase of Lehigh Regional Medical Center HCA Florida continues to expand its reach in Lee County as it completed the purchase in late February of Lehigh Regional Medical Center from California-based Prime Healthcare.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing E-bike from Fort Myers Target Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing an electric bicycle from a Fort Myers Target.
State program offers funding to elevate, reconstruct, harden homes Multifamily structures, such as duplexes, triplexes, condos, townhomes, semidetached homes, apartments and manufactured homes, may be eligible.
NAPLES Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence holds event to raise awareness More than 70 men took to the streets of Collier County, wearing purple to stand against domestic violence.
NAPLES SWFL real estate prices ease, experts advise cautious optimism Home prices in Southwest Florida are starting to come down, but experts say it doesn’t mean the real estate bubble is about to burst.
ESTERO Friendly pig named Oink found in Estero, Lee County deputies seek owner A little pig named “Oink” found himself on an unexpected adventure, landing in the custody of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers parents question reallocation of funds for school sidewalk safety Parents and the school administration at Fort Myers Middle School are concerned about their children’s safety as they navigate streets and ditches to reach school.
LABELLE Eviction threat looms over Labelle animal shelter, owner seeks support Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is facing an uncertain future as it struggles to find a new home for its animals.
Locals brace for impacts of tariffs Tariffs are raising concerns in our community as new 25% tariffs on nearly all products from Canada and Mexico have taken effect, along with a 20% increase on imports from China.
Charlotte Tarpons aim for first-ever state title in basketball showdown The Charlotte High boys basketball team is on a quest for victory. This week, they will play in their second consecutive state semifinal.
MARCO ISLAND Racist graffiti shocks Marco Island community Racist graffiti has appeared on Marco Island, sparking concern among residents.
NAPLES Father honoring son by working to get phone-free driving law passed A father is on a mission to prevent other parents from experiencing the heartbreak he endured. He is advocating for hands-free driving laws across the country.
Maintaining muscle helps brain health Building and maintaining muscle is crucial for more than just physical health. New research suggests that muscle strength can also benefit cognitive health.
Deputies urge increased awareness at Collier Blvd. and US 41 intersection Drivers in South Naples need to be extra cautious at the intersection of Collier Boulevard and US-41, which is notorious for red light runners and accidents.
NORTH FORT MYERS Crews battling 9-acre brush fire in North Fort Myers Smoke and haze filled the sky in North Fort Myers as fire crews battled a brush fire.
HCA Florida completes purchase of Lehigh Regional Medical Center HCA Florida continues to expand its reach in Lee County as it completed the purchase in late February of Lehigh Regional Medical Center from California-based Prime Healthcare.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing E-bike from Fort Myers Target Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing an electric bicycle from a Fort Myers Target.
State program offers funding to elevate, reconstruct, harden homes Multifamily structures, such as duplexes, triplexes, condos, townhomes, semidetached homes, apartments and manufactured homes, may be eligible.
Photo via CBS News The pandemic has created one of the fastest-growing job opportunities right now: contact tracing. Johns Hopkins University offers an online training course for contact tracing, which tracks anyone who may have been exposed to the virus. The course has more than 341,000 people enrolled and at least 70,000 have graduated. Many of them are people out of a job because of the pandemic. Salaries can range from $40,000 to $70,000 a year. While state and local health departments are hiring contact tracers, the John Hopkins course is sometimes part of the training process. For more information on how to apply, visit the COVID-19 Contact Tracing website here.