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.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
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.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Brian Rudolph mugshot. (CREDIT: LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE) Deputies arrested a man after an incident involving threats of violence, yelling obscenities, and more with hospital staff at Park Royal Hospital, off Summerlin Road, on Friday. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Brian Rudolph, 44, called staff at Park Royal Hospital and was harassing and threatening them over the phone. Rudolph was irate and screaming obscenities and demanding his girlfriend be released from the hospital. Rudolph said he would “shoot everything and everyone” until his girlfriend was released from the hospital. Deputy Rivera spoke with Rudolph over the phone and Rudolph began yelling at the deputy and said, “Tell me to my face what he needed to tell me,” before quickly hanging up the phone. Because of Rudolph’s erratic behavior and the phone call with Deputy Rivera, deputies remained at the hospital. Then Rudolph left a voicemail at approximately 4:15 p.m. for the risk manager of the Park Royal Hospital. In the voicemail, Rudolph named the CEO of the hospital and said that he suggests the CEO really decide if she wants to listen to him or not. Rudolph went on to say he would go to the CEO’s house and bother her at home. Later, a detective contacted a hospital employee who confirmed in a voicemail Rudolph accused the staff of kidnapping and threatened to come to employees’ homes. Rudolph recites employee home addresses and phone numbers and while sounding agitated says that he’s been lied to by the hospital staff. Rudolph then said, “Your whole f*****g staff is online, I will go to every single person’s house and ask them why she is being held against her will.” Then another message that was left by Rudolph said that he will sue, his girlfriend isn’t suicidal, that he demands to be called back, is recording every phone call, and again accuses the staff of kidnapping. The detective believed he had probable cause to arrest Rudolph for aggravated stalking based on Rudolph finding out staff addresses and phone numbers and making what were believed to be credible threats against them. Rudolph also faces a charge of false report to use firearms in a violent manner because he claimed he was outside the hospital with a firearm, threatened to shoot everyone, and threatened to shoot an employee in the head. The report suggests the threats were a possible attempt to get his girlfriend released. On Tuesday, the detective was notified that said Rudolph left a voicemail on an employee’s home phone and threatened to come to their home. Deputies then located Rudolph’s car and took Rudolph into custody without incident. Rudolph was released on bond on Wednesday evening and has his court hearing scheduled for Sept. 27.