FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional playHomes For Our Troops grants veteran new home
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Photo by Nicole Michalou on Pexels.com Christmas time is meant to be spent with loved ones; however, you may not want to cook for said loved ones. Here’s a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day: Cape Coral Ariani Ristorante Italiano located on 1529 Southeast 15th Terrace The Boathouse located on 1516 Southeast 46th Street. Front Porch Social located on 4721 Vincennes Blvd. Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro located on 5951 Silver King Blvd. The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill located on 5819 Driftwood Pkwy. Ariani Ristorante Italiano, courtesy of Ariani Ristorante Italiano Captiva Old Captiva House located on 15951 Captiva Dr. Bonita Springs Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa located on 5001 Coconut Road Mare Terra located on 28340 Trails Edge Blvd. Milano’s Ristorante located on 26841 S Bay Drive Roy’s Restaurant located on 26831 S Bay Drive Roy’s Restaurant, image courtesy of the restaurant Estero Ristorante Farfalla located on 21301 S Tamiami Trail Fort Myers & Fort Myers Beach Bruno’s of Brooklyn located on 2112 2nd St. Island View located on 1400 Estero Blvd. Kumo Japanese Steak House & Sushi located on 7950 Dani Drive Lighthouse Hotel & Tiki Bar located on 1051 5th St. Margaritaville Beach Resort located on 251 Crescent St. The Prawnbroker located on 13451-16 McGregor Blvd. Sundeck at Lani Kai located on 463 Estero Blvd. Yucatan Beach Stand located on 250 Old San Carlos Blvd. Lighthouse Hotel & Tiki Bar, courtesy of the bar Immokalee Seminole Hotel & Casino located on 506 South 1st St. Naples Alberto’s on Fifth located on 868 5th Ave South Baleen located on 9891 Gulf Shore Drive Bice located on 300 5th Ave. Bistro La Baguette located on 3560 Tamiami Trail Bravo Italian Kitchen located on 9110 Strada Place Brio Italian Grille located on 5505 Tamiami Trail Caffe Milano located on 800 5th Ave. The Catch of the Pelican—The Naples Grand Resort located on 475 Seagate Drive Hogfish Harry’s located on 600 Neapolitan Way Hyde n Chic located on 923 Creech Road Lamoraga located on 3936 Tamiami Trail La Prescheria located on 474 5th Ave. The London Club located on 221 9th Street L’Olivo Ristorante located on 651 5th Ave. Molto Trattoria located on 368 5th Ave. The Oasis’ Christmas Club, courtesy The Oasis The Oasis located on 1046 Pine Ridge Road Ocean Prime located on 699 5th Ave. Osteria Capri located on 387 Capri Blvd. Ria Restaurant located on 2600 Tiburon Drive. Sails located on 301 Fifth Ave. Shula’s Steakhouse located on 5111 Tamiami Trail Sushi Thai Downtown located on 898 5th Ave. Van Van Cuban Cafe located on 2500 Tamiami Trail Vourla Mediterranean Cafe & Grill located on 1860 Tamiami Trail Zen Asian BBQ located on 10823 Tamiami Trail Englewood Boca Royale Golf & Country Club located on 1601 Englewood Road Howards Restaurant located on 70 N Indiana Ave. Irving’s Coffee & Creamery located on 405 W Dearborn Street Port Charlotte Fin Sushi & Grill located on 24123 Peachland Blvd. Celtic Ray Public House, image courtesy of Celtic Ray Public House in Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Celtic Ray Public House located on 145 East Marion Ave. F.M. Don’s located on 201 W Marion Ave. Harpoon Harry’s located on 1200 W Retta Esplanade Unit #55. River City Grill located on 131 West Marion Ave. The Captain’s Table Restaurant located on 1200 West Retta Esplanade.