Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pondMan arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier
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.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Person shot and killed at Nasturtium Drive in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says a person was shot and killed at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood in Charlotte County.
cape coral Social media influencer arrested again for theft at same Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a woman accused of stealing $225 worth of items from a Target on Pine Island Road.
BONITA SPRINGS Miracle Moment: Beads of courage honor girl’s cancer fight A teenager from Bonita Springs High School experienced bone pain and bruises that was later diagnosed as leukemia.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree is a keystone architect in the Naples community Matthew Kragh, the founder of MHK Architecture, is responsible for several notable landmarks in the Naples community.
FORT MYERS BEACH More discussions happening for future of Red Coconut RV on Fort Myers Beach The Red Coconut RV park on Fort Myers Beach could turn into luxury condos. Seagate Development plans to build 137 condos with beachfront views.
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.
BOKEELIA Man wanted in armed robbery at Bokeelia business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for an armed robbery at a Bokeelia business.
Person shot and killed at Nasturtium Drive in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says a person was shot and killed at Nasturtium Drive in a neighborhood in Charlotte County.
cape coral Social media influencer arrested again for theft at same Cape Coral Target The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a woman accused of stealing $225 worth of items from a Target on Pine Island Road.
BONITA SPRINGS Miracle Moment: Beads of courage honor girl’s cancer fight A teenager from Bonita Springs High School experienced bone pain and bruises that was later diagnosed as leukemia.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree is a keystone architect in the Naples community Matthew Kragh, the founder of MHK Architecture, is responsible for several notable landmarks in the Naples community.
FORT MYERS BEACH More discussions happening for future of Red Coconut RV on Fort Myers Beach The Red Coconut RV park on Fort Myers Beach could turn into luxury condos. Seagate Development plans to build 137 condos with beachfront views.
For almost two years, fans haven’t had the opportunity to walk into Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte to watch the Tampa Bay Rays play Spring Training games. That left a void on this community. On Saturday, the game day atmosphere returned and fans didn’t miss the chance to be a part of it. Anxious fans lined up hours before first pitch to be among the first to walk through the gates. One of those fans was Ben Hunter from Port Charlotte, visiting with his two daughters and his dad. “Last year wasn’t good,” Hunter explained. “We didn’t get to see the Rays. I didn’t want to go to Orlando to see them. We went up to see the Orioles in Sarasota but glad to see our home team back.” 17 months ago, Charlotte Sports Park was damaged from the wrath of Hurricane Ian. But on Saturday, it was time to play ball in Charlotte County. “I think the Rays bring a big presence to the community here,” Hunter said. They’ve been here for a while now and people enjoy them. I mean a lot of people come to see these guys.” From the parking lot to the stands, fans showed up in droves for the Rays matchup with the Atlanta Braves. “We actually said on the way here it’s so nice to be back,” Dina Marfizo said. “It’s great that they’re back here.” “Hope springs eternal when spring training is around,” Jack Tinker said. “You know, slates all clean. Anything can happen.” “There’s something distinct about coming out to Charlotte Sports Park as opposed to Tropicana Field,” Catherine Tinker, Jack’s sister, explained. “Going to games there, it felt like one more game in the regular season. There’s something distinct here.” For the Hunter family, these games are the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. “I like baseball,” Hunter said. “Trying to get my girls into it. They like to come for the food and walk around. Me? I like to meet the players. We come for batting practice, we get balls, we get autographs.” And most of all, being together as a family. Members of the Charlotte County Commission threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The Atlanta Braves beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Saturday.