FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional playHomes For Our Troops grants veteran new home
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Credit: MGN The Harry Chapin Food Bank will be providing free food at these locations from June 28 through July 2. Monday, June 28 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 29 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 30 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, July 1 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, July 2 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, July 3 None planned due to the Fourth of July holiday weekend. 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 28. Monday, June 28 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, Naples 2504 Estey Ave., Naples, FL 34104 Walkups welcome 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Fort Myers Thrift Store, Fort Myers 3954 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Tuesday, June 29 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Fairway Bible Church, Naples 3855 The Lords Way Naples, FL 34114 Thursday, July 1 10 a.m. – Noon Iglesia Pueblo de Dios Church, Naples 4400 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34112 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 ALSO: 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. Catholic Charities holds a food distribution event every Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Centro San Diego, 28290 Beaumont Road in Bonita Springs.