FORT MYERS What is Fort Myers doing with its parking revenue? In December 2023, the City of Fort Myers changed its parking system.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
PORT CHARLOTTE Minor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is responding to the scene of a 3-vehicle accident.
GOLDEN GATE Naples man killed after crashing into utility pole At 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, the man, driving a pickup truck, was traveling west on Golden Gate Boulevard West, east of Everglades Boulevard.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
MATLACHA Caught on video: two men climb pole, steal American flag from local business Amber Brady, co-owner of Micelli’s waterfront restaurant in Matlacha, was upset by what she saw Saturday night.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
LCSO needs help locating man wanted for animal cruelty The Lee County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man who is wanted for violating the conditions of his release from jail after he was arrested for animal cruelty.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Matthew Perry’s death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor’s blood An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
FORT MYERS What you need to know about the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure The Florida Department of Transportation has made the decision to close the Caloosahatchee Bridge for 10 weeks while crews work on the bridge. Here’s what you need to know.
FORT MYERS What is Fort Myers doing with its parking revenue? In December 2023, the City of Fort Myers changed its parking system.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
PORT CHARLOTTE Minor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is responding to the scene of a 3-vehicle accident.
GOLDEN GATE Naples man killed after crashing into utility pole At 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, the man, driving a pickup truck, was traveling west on Golden Gate Boulevard West, east of Everglades Boulevard.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
MATLACHA Caught on video: two men climb pole, steal American flag from local business Amber Brady, co-owner of Micelli’s waterfront restaurant in Matlacha, was upset by what she saw Saturday night.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
LCSO needs help locating man wanted for animal cruelty The Lee County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man who is wanted for violating the conditions of his release from jail after he was arrested for animal cruelty.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Matthew Perry’s death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor’s blood An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
FORT MYERS What you need to know about the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure The Florida Department of Transportation has made the decision to close the Caloosahatchee Bridge for 10 weeks while crews work on the bridge. Here’s what you need to know.
Photo by Julia M Cameron on Pexels.com A recent holiday phenomenon, Giving Tuesday is referred to as the antithesis to Black Friday’s consumerist and self-interested nature. But how was this holiday conceived? According to the Giving Tuesday website, the holiday was created in 2012 by Henry Timms at the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact on 92nd Street Y in New York City. The purpose was to encourage people to give back to their communities after concluding their Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping. The non-profit organization quickly became a viral hit, as charity organizations such as The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Google.org, Ford Fund, Craig Newmark Philanthropies and more. More than 90 countries have hosted the holiday by prominent community members and leaders. Nonprofits, businesses and individuals choose to participate in the charitable occasion. Participating in Giving Tuesday is free for anyone to join. Their website offers some ideas for interested individuals: Share kindness with your neighbors Volunteer virtually or share your talents Give your voice to a cause that matters to you Discover a local fundraiser, community drive or coordinated event to join others in your area or with your same interests. They need your help. Search for opportunities here in this list by our partners in Gulfshore Life. Give to your favorite cause or a fundraiser to help those in need. Note that if you’re donating to an organization, the Giving Tuesday charity does not match donation contributions.