Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Manatee CountyFort Myers woman accused of stealing, selling boat and trailer
Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Manatee County Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Manatee County.
CAPE CORAL Fort Myers woman accused of stealing, selling boat and trailer A woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing a boat and trailer and trying to sell it off by forging the owner’s signature.
Lee County Supervisor of Elections to mail sample ballots The Lee County Supervisor of Elections will soon begin sending out mail sample ballots for the upcoming 2024 election.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms this Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms this Thursday, possibly heavily impacting some areas this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers CRA discusses downtown expansion On Wednesday, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency discussed an expansion of the area they oversee.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda couple salvages what’s left after dramatic rescue A Punta Gorda couple is awaiting FEMA assistance after dealing with damage from Helene.
BOCA GRANDE Rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and avoiding contractor pitfalls Neighbors across Southwest Florida and beyond are picking up the pieces and assessing the damage left by Hurricane Helene.
PORT CHARLOTTE Areas of Port Charlotte flooded due to heavy rain Some areas of Port Charlotte are underwater after heavy rain Wednesday evening.
PINE ISLAND The Greater Pine Island Alliance is seeking volunteers to help recovery efforts The Greater Pine Island Alliance is looking for volunteers, and age or skill set does not matter; if you want to help, they have a job for you.
FORT MYERS Whiskey Creek residents frustrated by worsened flooding Whiskey Creek residents do not know why flooding has worsened, but they said they want something done about it.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs firefighters rescue a bulldog in Helene’s aftermath In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Bonita Springs Fire Station 27 received a guest: a sweet little bulldog.
FGCU professor speaks on port worker strike 45,000 port workers on the East and Gulf Coasts are officially on strike as of Wednesday after their labor contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expired.
CAPE CORAL Oasis head football coach leading the Sharks after 22 years with Cape Coral Police Oasis High School head football coach Brice Bearman in his first season after retiring from the Cape Coral Police Department after 22 years.
NAPLES Naples City Council votes to repair Naples Pier Though Helene did cause further damage to the Naples Pier, the city manager said it would not get in the way of its reconstruction.
Florida voter registration deadline upcoming Monday, Oct. 7, is the deadline to register to vote in November’s general election.
Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Manatee County Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Manatee County.
CAPE CORAL Fort Myers woman accused of stealing, selling boat and trailer A woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing a boat and trailer and trying to sell it off by forging the owner’s signature.
Lee County Supervisor of Elections to mail sample ballots The Lee County Supervisor of Elections will soon begin sending out mail sample ballots for the upcoming 2024 election.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: More rain and storms this Thursday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking more rain and storms this Thursday, possibly heavily impacting some areas this afternoon.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers CRA discusses downtown expansion On Wednesday, the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency discussed an expansion of the area they oversee.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda couple salvages what’s left after dramatic rescue A Punta Gorda couple is awaiting FEMA assistance after dealing with damage from Helene.
BOCA GRANDE Rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and avoiding contractor pitfalls Neighbors across Southwest Florida and beyond are picking up the pieces and assessing the damage left by Hurricane Helene.
PORT CHARLOTTE Areas of Port Charlotte flooded due to heavy rain Some areas of Port Charlotte are underwater after heavy rain Wednesday evening.
PINE ISLAND The Greater Pine Island Alliance is seeking volunteers to help recovery efforts The Greater Pine Island Alliance is looking for volunteers, and age or skill set does not matter; if you want to help, they have a job for you.
FORT MYERS Whiskey Creek residents frustrated by worsened flooding Whiskey Creek residents do not know why flooding has worsened, but they said they want something done about it.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs firefighters rescue a bulldog in Helene’s aftermath In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Bonita Springs Fire Station 27 received a guest: a sweet little bulldog.
FGCU professor speaks on port worker strike 45,000 port workers on the East and Gulf Coasts are officially on strike as of Wednesday after their labor contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expired.
CAPE CORAL Oasis head football coach leading the Sharks after 22 years with Cape Coral Police Oasis High School head football coach Brice Bearman in his first season after retiring from the Cape Coral Police Department after 22 years.
NAPLES Naples City Council votes to repair Naples Pier Though Helene did cause further damage to the Naples Pier, the city manager said it would not get in the way of its reconstruction.
Florida voter registration deadline upcoming Monday, Oct. 7, is the deadline to register to vote in November’s general election.
Photo of a cane toad. (Credit: Conservancy of Southwest Florida) Cane toads are invasive here in Southwest Florida and they can be lethal to pets. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is tracking and trapping toads with the help of overseas tech. They use traps manufactured in Australia and while researchers say the traps are successful, they’re not the final solution to the cane toad problem. Andreas Kunz of Naples knows firsthand what it’s like for a beloved pet to encounter a cane toad, it happened to his dog Dembe. “We didn’t imagine it would happen to us,” Kunz said. “He started foaming out of his mouth. He started shaking like he’s getting a seizure, but he was a little puppy.” That’s because cane toads have poisonous glands. The puppy survived and the incident inspired Kunz to take action. “I went to a friend of mine who has a pest control company and asked him if he can help me come up with a formula to repel cane toads so they don’t even come to your property.” He’s not the only one trying to control the cane toad population. Melinda Schuman, a biologist with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is too. “These traps, they’re manufactured in Australia, we were able to bring a handful of them over for research purposes.” A trap made in Australia that is used to lure and trap cane toads. (Credit: Conservancy of Southwest Florida) Schuman works with its cane toad research program, where they track and trap cane toads. The Australian traps aren’t available in the U.S., but they’ve been successful for conservancy researchers. “The call of the male cane toad is put on this little speaker, and it hangs in here in the trap,” said Shuman. The call then lures the toads in through a one-way door. Schuman said, “they won’t be the answer to the cane toad problem. Really most importantly, what we know is that just hand removal by well-trained, hopefully ethically trained pest control groups are the best way to manage in larger areas, but this could be a tool, that homeowners, that perhaps, you know, they just have a few toads around their house that they just like to keep the numbers down.” On the left, a native southern toad. On the right, a cane toad. (Credit: Conservancy of Southwest Florida) The above photo from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida shows the difference between a native southern toad and a cane toad. While the southern toad on the left has crests between the eyes, the cane toad’s head is flat between the eyes. The Conservancy says refrigeration for a few hours (until the toad is asleep) followed by freezing is the best way to humanely euthanize a cane toad. If your pet licks one, you should use a damp cloth to wipe out their mouth while rinsing the cloth in between wipes and call your local vet.