Family of eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s DegreeLCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property
Family of eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
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.
Family of eagles: FGCU volleyball star graduates with Master’s Degree Saturday marked a special day for Florida Gulf Coast University as more than 1,800 students graduated. For one student-athlete, graduating from FGCU runs in the family.
lehigh acres LCSO: Man shot by car owner protecting property The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres early Saturday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County residents wait hours for D-SNAP assistance The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is at the Lee Civic Center all weekend, ready to help southwest Florida.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA First eaglet hatches in famous SWFL eagle nest Welcome E24! The third eaglet from the nest of M15 and F23 has hatched according to the Southwest Florida eagle camera.
Rock for Equality: SWFL non-profit hosts benefit concert for Palestine A Southwest Florida non-profit hosted a benefit concert on Friday night to help with humanitarian aid in Palestine.
Warm, breezy Saturday with a few showers possible The Weather Authority is forecasting a breezy, warm weekend in store across Southwest Florida, with the chance of a few showers, particularly on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Active investigation underway in South Cape Coral Cape Coral police are investigating at a home on Southwest 49th Terrace in South Cape Coral early Saturday morning.
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.
Close up photo of volunteers preparing donation boxes with food at the food and clothes bank. Jars, cans, food and drink on the table. (Photo Courtesy iStock/ FilippoBacci) FOOD DISTRIBUTION Distribution Points – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, unless otherwise noted. LEE COUNTY Bonita Springs: Old Bonita Library, 26876 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs Cape Coral: Cape Coral Sports Complex, 1410 Sports Blvd., Cape Coral Cape Coral: Leonard Street, 4820 Leonard St., Cape Coral Cape Coral: Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 Northwest 28 Ave. Cape Coral: Hector A. Cafferata Elementary School, 250 Santa Barbara Blvd. N.; Oct. 7 from 9-11am; distributing free dog and cat food Estero: Estero High School Ballfield Park, 9100 Williams Road, Estero Fort Myers: Kelly Road Soccer Complex, 10750 Kelly Road, Fort Myers Fort Myers: Fleamasters Fleamarket, 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers. Fort Myers: Convoy of Hope, 4701 Summerlin Rd., Ft. Myers, FL 33919; Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10am-2pm; drive-thru distribution of food, water and supplies; please enter property through Colonial Dr. North Fort Myers: North Fort Myers Recreation Center, 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers Lehigh Acres: Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916. Pop-up mobile food pantries; location changing daily—visit their Facebook for updated locations. Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10am: Suncoast Community Center, 2241 Case Lane, North Ft. Myers MERCY CHEFS Serving warm meals at these five locations across Lee County- follow them here for any time/location changes. Bonita Springs: Integrity Church, 10421 Pennsylvania Ave.; from 4-6pm Fort Myers: Next Level Church (East), 11081 Gateway Blvd.; from 11am-1pm (lunch) and 4-6pm (dinner); serving hot meals Fort Myers: Next Level Church (Downtown), 3637 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.; today through Oct. 8; from 11am until meals run out; distributing water and essentials, while supplies last North Fort Myers: Suncoast Community Center, 2241 Case Lane, N. Fort Myers, FL 33917 (2pm until meals run out) North Fort Myers: Good Shepard Lutheran, 4770 Orange Grove Blvd., N. Fort Myers, FL 33903 (5pm until meals run out) SALVATION ARMY Bonita Springs: Bonita Beach Parking Lot, 5901 Bonita Beach Rd. SW; from 4pm, while supplies last Bonita Springs: Bonita Springs Academy, 3971 Via Del Ray; from 4pm, while supplies last COLLIER COUNTY Visit Collier County’s website for the most up-to-date points of distribution. Naples: Sugden Park, 4284 Avalon Dr.; from 8am-6pm; distributing water, ice and food, while supplies last Everglades City: Everglades City, 603 Collier Ave.; from 8am6pm; distributing water, ice and food, while supplies last Immokalee: Immokalee Farmers Market, 424 New Market Rd. E.; from 8am-6pm; distributing water, ice and food, while supplies last Marco Island: San Marco Church of Marco Island, 851 San Marco Rd.; daily from 7-9am and 4-6pm; distributing meals Naples: Meals of Hope and East River Park, 301 11th St. N.; daily from 10am until supplies last; distributing meals Naples: Our Daily Bread and Harmony Shores, 119 River Rd.; daily from 1-2:30pm; food pantry Naples: Our Daily Bread and Lely High School, 1 Lely High School Blvd. (enter on Broward St.); daily from 4-5:30pm; food pantry Naples: Catholic Charities and St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 5225 Golden Gate Pkwy.; daily from 9am-1pm and 5-7pm Naples: New Hope Naples Church, corner of Bayshore Dr. and Coco Ave.; daily from 12pm until supplies are out; distributing meals Immokalee: Meals of Hope and Farm Workers Village, Farm Workers Way and Bell Cir.; daily from 3-5pm; distributing meals Naples: Meals of Hope and Golden Gate Senior Center, 4898 Coronado Blvd.; daily from 2-4pm ST. MATTHEW’S HOUSE Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. S., Naples; Oct. 10 from 10am-12pm; free food, while supplies last Naples Alliance Church, 2504 Estey Ave., Naples; Oct. 11 from 10am-12pm; free food, while supplies last Center Point Community Church, 6590 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples; Oct. 13 from 10am-12pm; free food, while supplies last Coastland Mall near Dillards 1900 Tamiami Trail N., Naples; daily from 11am-1pm; food pantry SALVATION ARMY Naples: Capri Church, 111 Hilo St.; from 4pm while supplies last Naples: Celebration Park, 2880 Becca Ave.; from 4pm while supplies last WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN The meal sites will begin service at 11:30am and the organization will continue to operate at these sites with free, freshly prepared meals. Port Charlotte Walmart: 19100 Murdock Cir., Port Charlotte Ocean Church: 2016 Kismet Pkwy. E., Cape Coral Ft. Myers Beach: 33 Tropical Shore Way, Ft. Myers Beach Broadway Palm Dinner Theater: 1380 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers Ann and Chuck Dever Park: 6941 Casa Dr., Englewood HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK Distributing food and water from 10am-noon. Distribution points are continuously changing, check for updates here. Friday, Oct. 7 Boys and Girls Club Naples 7500 Davis Blvd, Naples Ocean Church 2016 Kismet Pkwy. E., Cape Coral Cape Coral Elementary (Emergency site) 4519 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral HCFB Parking Lot (Emergency site) 3925 Evans Ave., Fort Myers CanoHealth Group will be on-site with a medical mobile unit offering free services, including measuring blood pressure, heart rate and glucose checks, wound care, and some lab services depending on the case. Saturday, Oct. 8 Harns Marsh Middle School 1820 Unice Ave. N., Lehigh Acres Deep Creek (Emergency site) 1500 Cooper St., Punta Gorda Sunday, Oct. 9 HCFB Parking Lot (Emergency site) 3925 Evans Ave., Fort Myers San Jose Mission Church (Emergency site) 10750 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers