SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Preparing for hurricane season with FDEM Hurricane season is just weeks away, and experts say It’s time to start making a plan to have in place.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents stuck living days without water A quick shower led to a daunting discovery by the Perkins family: They had no water.
ESTERO Gabriel Iglesias coming to Hertz Arena Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias will be performing a comedy set in Estero in November.
CAPE CORAL Water woes: Cape Coral to address water issues with townhall meeting In a city with more canals than Venice, water in Cape Coral doesn’t seem that hard to find. Interestingly enough, some people say their water is running dry. That’s why the city wants to hear from you. On Monday, the city will host a water conservation town hall. Since last November, Northeast Cape Coral has […]
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A warm Sunday with lower humidity for Mother’s Day The Weather Authority has your Mother’s Day forecast. For Sunday, things heat up with highs in the 90s, but it is less humid out.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
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The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Preparing for hurricane season with FDEM Hurricane season is just weeks away, and experts say It’s time to start making a plan to have in place.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents stuck living days without water A quick shower led to a daunting discovery by the Perkins family: They had no water.
ESTERO Gabriel Iglesias coming to Hertz Arena Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias will be performing a comedy set in Estero in November.
CAPE CORAL Water woes: Cape Coral to address water issues with townhall meeting In a city with more canals than Venice, water in Cape Coral doesn’t seem that hard to find. Interestingly enough, some people say their water is running dry. That’s why the city wants to hear from you. On Monday, the city will host a water conservation town hall. Since last November, Northeast Cape Coral has […]
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
NORTH NAPLES One Step at a Time: NAMI of Collier County Mental Health Walk Hundreds of people walked one mile with the goal of raising awareness of mental health challenges.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A warm Sunday with lower humidity for Mother’s Day The Weather Authority has your Mother’s Day forecast. For Sunday, things heat up with highs in the 90s, but it is less humid out.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
Facebook Marketplace is sort of like an online garage sale where you can buy and sell new and used items. While it’s easy to use, it is not always the safest. Collier County deputies arrested a 16-year-old boy who they said carried out three robberies over the summer using Facebook Marketplace. There are a few different ways people can stay safe while looking for a deal. One of them is to meet in a well-lit area and don’t go to buy or sell items alone. Rich Kolko, a safety and security expert, said online shopping is about more than just making sure your getting your bang for your buck. “Make sure you look at the profile, the seller or the buyer. Make sure it’s not just a profile that they’ve put up on social media recently. They should have posts. If it’s somebody that’s been selling items online before, it’s easy to make sure that there haven’t been any complaints about them,” Kolko said. Armed and ready, CCSO said the boy in one of the robberies flashed a gun at the seller, making them fear for their life. One of those items stolen was a pair of Beats. Now, while it might seem like you’re getting a deal buying them online, in this case it would’ve been safer just to go in store. That idea of safety is what keeps shopper like David Rimkos off of listing sites and shopping in person Aside from getting to peruse through the isles, he said he feels more secure shopping in store. “It’s kind of scary because you never know who’s going to be at the end of that. It’s like Craigslist but worse,” Rimkos said. When it comes to shopping on Facebook Marketplace, Kolko has a checklist of tips for you. “But always bring somebody with you. Go to a well lighted area. This thing is at the police or law enforcement station. They usually have a safe trading area right there in their parking lot. And when you’re trying to buy or sell something, take those common sense safety tips, and you could protect yourself and protect your money,” Kolko said. At the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, they have surveillance cameras and plenty of street lights. Making sure you do your homework on your buyer or seller is key, because keeping yourself safe is top priority, no matter the deal at hand.