Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day oneMan arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
The spooky season starts in October. Here are some Halloween events happening in Southwest Florida … Halloween Nights Hosted by Wonder Gardens Oct. 5 – Oct. 28 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs The Haunted Walk: Dead by Dawn Calusa Nature Center and the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau Every weekend of October beginning Oct. 6 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers Trick or Trot 5k Trail Run Hosted by Zoomers Southwest Florida Running & Triathlon Club Oct. 21 Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, North Port Fall Festival & Haunted Nights Hosted by Springtime Adventure Park Oct. 21 – 22 10761 Aqua Vista Lane, North Fort Myers Trunk or Treat Hosted by the City of Cape Coral Oct. 27 Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. FSW Campuses Host Family-Friendly Halloween Events Fort Myers Campus: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m. at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers LaBelle Center: Wednesday, Oct. 25. 5-7 p.m., 1092 East Cowboy Way, LaBelle Naples Campus: Thursday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. on the M Lawn, 7505 Grand Lely Drive, Naples Punta Gorda Campus: Friday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. on the Lawn behind Building B, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda All events are free and open to the public. Only children ages 12 and under can wear masks or carry fake weapons at these events. Attendees are also asked to choose costumes, ensuring they are appropriate for a family-friendly environment. For more information about these events, contact the FSW Office of Student Engagement at 239-489-9246 or email engage@fsw.edu. Halloween Happenings At Collier County Parks & Recreation: Register online at collierparks.com Family Halloween Monster Bash Friday, October 20 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $3 Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples Halloween Bash is set for all family members to have a fun night of dancing, music, games, and treats! All guests must be in “Family Friendly Costumes” to attend!! For more information, call (239) 252-4180. Haunted Candy House Creation Friday, October 20 – 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Cost: $12 Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Boulevard, Naples Children will use an assortment of candy, frosting, and cookies to design their own haunted candy house! Everything is included to make a yummy work of art! Please pre-register by October 16. Ages 4-12. For more information, call (239) 252-4105. Halloween Trunk or Treat Friday, October 20 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $5 (max five persons) Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Avenue Northeast, Naples Join us for our first annual Halloween Trunk or Treat at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. Activities include music, candy, crafts, costume contests, prizes & more. Wristbands will be distributed October 17- 20 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Community Center. For more information, call (239) 252-4900. Trunk or Treat Halloween Event Friday, October 27 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free Immokalee Community Park, 321 North 1st Street, Immokalee This is a free event for all ages. If you want to participate, please call (239) 252-4449. Collier County Boo-Tacular 2023 Friday, October 27 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $3 Pre-Registration and $5 Day of Event North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples Calling All Ghosts and Goblins! This Halloween, get ready to experience Collier County Boo-Tacular! Fun for the entire family. Costume Contests begin at 6:45 p.m. (5 Categories: 0-3, 4-7, 8-12, 13-17 and Family Group). Activities include entertainment, a haunted trail (non-scary – 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.), bounce houses, games, crafts, food trucks, face painting, a trick-or-treat lane, and food truck vendors. For more information, call (239) 252-4000. Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Parade Saturday, October 28 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cost: Free Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples This event will be held at Rover Run Dog Park, located at Veterans Community Park. Bring your dog in costume! For more information, call (239) 252-8811. For more fall events go to Gulfshore Life.