FGCU volleyball heads to Salt Lake City for NCAA TournamentNew cameras crackdown on speeding in school zones
FGCU FGCU volleyball heads to Salt Lake City for NCAA Tournament FGCU volleyball is off to Salt Lake City to compete in its fourth straight NCAA Tournament, starting with fifth-seed Marquette in the first round.
New cameras crackdown on speeding in school zones Hendry County Schools has launched a program to crack down on speeding in school zones.
Online vs. in-store: How shoppers are tackling Cyber Monday Just when you thought it was safe to put your credit card away, Cyber Monday takes another bite out of your budget.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary receives $150,000 donation The Shy Wolf Sanctuary, one of Naples’s hidden gems, is now benefiting from a healthy donation from Thomas Golisano.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man arrested for shooting bicyclist with shotgun A man in Fort Myers has been arrested after he allegedly shot a bicyclist with a shotgun.
tice New details after woman stabbed, boyfriend beat up in late-night Tice home invasion Deputies have released details after arresting a Tice man after a reported stabbing that left a woman injured and a man assaulted in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond We have learned that a child drowned in Lee County on Friday.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man accused of storing child porn on Xbox A Port Charlotte man has been arrested and accused of storing child pornography on his Xbox.
FORT MYERS Man accused of stealing Twisted Tea from Fort Myers gas station Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of stealing a 12-pack of Twisted Tea from a Fort Myers gas station.
Small-town LaBelle lands big-name franchise Culver’s That small-town feel continues for Culver’s, which just opened its first location in Hendry County’s LaBelle, a city that recently eclipsed 5,000 residents and is skyrocketing in growth.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office warns of voicemail scam The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam in which a fraudster leaves a voicemail advising their intended victim to contact a specific person at the sheriff’s office.
port charlotte Charlotte County opens cold weather shelter for the homeless The Charlotte CARE Center has opened its doors to displaced people needing shelter from the cold temperatures.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
FGCU FGCU volleyball heads to Salt Lake City for NCAA Tournament FGCU volleyball is off to Salt Lake City to compete in its fourth straight NCAA Tournament, starting with fifth-seed Marquette in the first round.
New cameras crackdown on speeding in school zones Hendry County Schools has launched a program to crack down on speeding in school zones.
Online vs. in-store: How shoppers are tackling Cyber Monday Just when you thought it was safe to put your credit card away, Cyber Monday takes another bite out of your budget.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary receives $150,000 donation The Shy Wolf Sanctuary, one of Naples’s hidden gems, is now benefiting from a healthy donation from Thomas Golisano.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man arrested for shooting bicyclist with shotgun A man in Fort Myers has been arrested after he allegedly shot a bicyclist with a shotgun.
tice New details after woman stabbed, boyfriend beat up in late-night Tice home invasion Deputies have released details after arresting a Tice man after a reported stabbing that left a woman injured and a man assaulted in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond We have learned that a child drowned in Lee County on Friday.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man accused of storing child porn on Xbox A Port Charlotte man has been arrested and accused of storing child pornography on his Xbox.
FORT MYERS Man accused of stealing Twisted Tea from Fort Myers gas station Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of stealing a 12-pack of Twisted Tea from a Fort Myers gas station.
Small-town LaBelle lands big-name franchise Culver’s That small-town feel continues for Culver’s, which just opened its first location in Hendry County’s LaBelle, a city that recently eclipsed 5,000 residents and is skyrocketing in growth.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office warns of voicemail scam The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam in which a fraudster leaves a voicemail advising their intended victim to contact a specific person at the sheriff’s office.
port charlotte Charlotte County opens cold weather shelter for the homeless The Charlotte CARE Center has opened its doors to displaced people needing shelter from the cold temperatures.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council seeks applicants for official positions Marco Island City Council is recruiting qualified residents to fill Advisory Committee or Board positions.
Saturday night, the Golisano Childrens Museum hosted their annual fundraiser “A Night at the Museum”, to continue raising funds for children in Southwest Florida. The museum, known as CMON, holds their annual galas, auctions and private auctions to raise more than $1.5 million to keep their doors open for operation. The Chair of the CMON: Dreamhouse theme event, Ashley Gerry, says they chose Barbie for kids to dream big about choosing any career they want. According to the CEO of the Golisano Childrens Museum, Jonathan Foerster, he says the museum is another place for families and young children to learn, play and grow together. “The Children’s Museum of Naples is a respite for families to get out of the house,” says Foerster, “be engaged, be learning be making memories together. With the booming population growth in the South Florida region, Foerster says the need is greater to have the option for thousands of kids to meet and learn. “163,000 people come through the door, that’s 80,000 Plus kids, all the way from North Port to North Naples and beyond,” says Forester “We try to be a place for every family, every kid, we want them to all have the same experience.” Foerster says the museum to open for all children, including those who need accessibility and amenity special services. CMON has dedicated certain sensory days and times for children who hearing, social, physical, emotional and visual challenges to feel more at ease. While the museum staff meets thousands of families a year, 8-year-old John John, who suffers from down syndrome, is said to be “the life of the party.” Photo courtesy from the Penn Family of John John Mike and Daimy Penn, lost their second son James Elliott, just a few days after birth. The family trying to cope with the decision to take John John every day to CMON. John John’s mom, Daimy Penn, says the staff made it feel like home for the family. “Everyone here in the museum really just drew to him,” says Daimy, “He’s just like a magnet. And he’s just a really, really special little guy.” For John John’s father, Mike Penn, he expressed his emotions strongly, about how important the staff has been to their son ability to grow. Without the donations and support, he believes it wouldn’t be the same. “To give him the opportunity to learn, to grow to develop, and become more impactful as he grows older,” says Mike, “He sees the way people embrace him, people love him that’s the stuff that drives me to do more, and that means so much to us.” If you’re interested in donating or becoming a member of this organization, click here.