16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier CountyNew bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Credit: MGN The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from June 14 through June 19. Monday, June 14 10 a.m. – Noon Bonita Old Library, Bonita Springs 26876 Pine Ave, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 10 a.m. – Noon Fleamasters Flea Market, Fort Myers 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916 Tuesday, June 15 10 a.m. – Noon Boys and Girls Club, Immokalee 1155 Roberts Ave. W., Immokalee, FL 34142 10 a.m. – Noon Copperhead Golf Club, Lehigh Acres 20910 Copperhead Dr., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 Wednesday, June 16 10 a.m. – Noon Forrey Drive, LaBelle Forrey Drive, Forrey Dr., LaBelle, FL 33935 10 a.m. – Noon Golden Gate Community Center, Naples 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples, FL 34116 Thursday, June 17 10 a.m. – Noon Faith Assembly of God, North Fort Myers 7101 Bayshore Rd., North Fort Myers, FL 33917 10 a.m. – Noon Sacred Heart Church, Punta Gorda 211 W Charlotte Ave., Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Friday, June 18 10 a.m. – Noon Boys and Girls Club, Naples 7500 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34104 10 a.m. – Noon Lake Meade Community Park, Cape Coral (entrance on NE 11th Ave) 1117 NE 23rd Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33909 Saturday, June 19 10 a.m. – Noon Harns Marsh Middle School, Lehigh Acres 1820 Unice Ave. N., Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 St. Matthew’s House, with the aid of the Harry Chapin Food Bank, will hold food distributions at the following locations the week of June 14. Monday, June 14 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Church, Naples 5225 28th Ave SW, Naples, FL 34116 Walkups welcome 10:30 a.m. – Noon Naples Alliance Church 2504 Estey Ave., Naples, FL 34104 Walkups welcome 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Fort Myers Thrift Store 3954 Broadway Fort Myers, FL 33901 Tuesday, June 15 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Fairway Bible Church, Naples 3855 The Lords Way Naples, FL 34114 Wednesday, June 16 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Immokalee Friendship House 602 W Main St. Immokalee, FL 34142 Walkups welcome Thursday, June 17 10 a.m. – Noon Iglesia Pueblo de Dios Church, Naples 4400 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34112 10 a.m. – Noon First Baptist Church Naples 3000 Orange Blossom Dr. Naples, FL 34109 Toiletry & Diaper Distribution Site 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. First Haitian Baptist Church, Naples 14600 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34114 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mount Olive A.M.E. 2754 Orange St., Fort Myers, FL 33916 In addition, walk-up food distribution is available every Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Misión Peniel, 208 Boston Ave. in Immokalee.