Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort MyersSun and clouds with a stray shower possible
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Image by Oliver Cardall from Pixabay The first day of Football University’s Top Gun Showcase ended late Friday afternoon. About 800 athletes took to take to the field to show off their skills. “I’m excited to prove myself and show that I can play for the top schools in the country,” said Carson Vetor, a Gulf High School senior and wide receiver. Carson has been playing football for about a decade and his father is excited for him to go up against talent of such high caliber. “It’s absolutely a pleasure to be here…and have him have the opportunity to go up against the best kids in the country,” said father Chris Vetor. Carson has the ability to be selected for the National Combine if he performs well. It showcases 600 of the nation’s top underclassmen. And the national combine has a rich history. “It’s where a lot of the players in the NFL got on the map and got their start. 200 of those invites are going to go out right here at this camp,” said Erik Richards, National Recruiting Director for the NBC All America Bowl and Vice President of Football University. Of course, the stakes are high for those competing at Paradise Coast Sports Complex and Event Center this weekend. The stakes are also high for organizers who have been tasked with keeping 800 participants socially distanced and following proper hygiene practices and wearing masks. Steven Quinn, President of Football University said, ” As an event company… we had to become ‘experts’ on how to do this. So we’ve learned a lot and I don’t know that camps will ever be the same.” And for some parents, COVID isn’t as much of a concern. They’re just trying to relax and have a good time, especially if visiting from out-of-state. “We’ve just been really relaxing and enjoying the time,” said Larry Ford, from Oklahoma City. “We’ll be here for almost a week. We’re just going to do FBU first. Get that taken care of, and then we’re just going to relax and make the rest of our days a vacation … spend some time at the beach do some tourism and then go to a couple of restaurants.” Collier County Commissioner Penny Taylor is excited to hear this because she believes amateur sports are essentially recession-proof and they bring stability to the area. “This is the beginning of a future that is going to bring more diversity in our tourism to our county,” Taylor said. FBU is a big part of that, as they’ve committed to another four events over the next two years. “Steve wants this to be the hub of most major events so not only will it be football but it will be other things, bring in income and just stuff to do,” said Spencer Adkins, former NFL player and an FBU coach. A lacrosse showcase, as well as some soccer events, are already booked at Paradise Coast Sports for the fall. The FBU National Championship will take place there in December. County officials say events like these will be used to attract promoters for future events.