NAPLES Vigil held for teen shot and killed at Collier party Family, friends and loved ones gathered at a candlelight vigil to remember and honor the life of 18-year-old D’eisha Arthur.
SANIBEL 36th annual Sanibel Luminary Festival begins The Luminary Festival kicked off on Sanibel Island on Friday. This community-wide holiday event puts residents and visitors in the holiday spirit.
FORT MYERS Future unsure for Rachel at the Well During Hurricane Ian, Rachel at the well was uprooted from its spot in front of the Edison Park neighborhood.
NAPLES Naples Yacht Club appoints first woman commodore After 78 years, the Naples Yacht Club has appointed its first woman commodore. Kathy Parks King is her name.
FORT MYERS Mano Santa Tattoos, a woman-owned tattoo shop, opens in Fort Myers Mano Santa Tattoos is the newest tattoo studio in Fort Myers, offering an immersive tattoo experience to clients. The shop is woman-owned and women-staffed.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents awaiting Gilchrist Park repairs The City of Punta Gorda has yet to complete repairs or remove the boats that remain stranded in Gilchrist Park after Hurricane Milton.
Unlocking Alzheimer’s mysteries Research shows that some older adults have signs of the disease in their brains after they die, even though they never had symptoms while they were alive. These cases could be key to developing new treatments.
IMMOKALEE 64-year-old drug dealer sentenced in Collier County A 64-year-old drug dealer has been sentenced in Collier County for possession and distribution of cocaine.
WINK NEWS Disaster tax relief bill passed after over 2 years After more than two years of uncertainty, victims of Hurricane Ian and other disasters are getting some financial relief.
Elevate Social Lounge opens Kava bar at University Village near FGCU For almost four years, Mitra 9 has marketed itself as the Budweiser of Kava, trying to make mainstream a growing trend of Kava-infused drinks that are said to help reduce anxiety.
ESTERO Funeral procession held for former Lee County firefighter Hundreds joined to pay their respects to a beloved firefighter who passed away in November.
FORT MYERS Will new developments along SR 82 cause traffic problems? New developments are coming to State Road 82 near the Forum, the biggest of which is Amazon’s new robotics fulfillment center.
FORT MYERS FGCU student arrested, accused of making social media threat against university Florida Gulf Coast University police have arrested a student accused of sending a threat to the university through Snapchat.
SANIBEL Sanibel annual 10K/5K race begins this weekend Sanibel’s annual food programs, island-based social services and Helping Hands’ JOG N JAM 10K/5K race will close several roads this Saturday.
NAPLES Vigil held for teen shot and killed at Collier party Family, friends and loved ones gathered at a candlelight vigil to remember and honor the life of 18-year-old D’eisha Arthur.
SANIBEL 36th annual Sanibel Luminary Festival begins The Luminary Festival kicked off on Sanibel Island on Friday. This community-wide holiday event puts residents and visitors in the holiday spirit.
FORT MYERS Future unsure for Rachel at the Well During Hurricane Ian, Rachel at the well was uprooted from its spot in front of the Edison Park neighborhood.
NAPLES Naples Yacht Club appoints first woman commodore After 78 years, the Naples Yacht Club has appointed its first woman commodore. Kathy Parks King is her name.
FORT MYERS Mano Santa Tattoos, a woman-owned tattoo shop, opens in Fort Myers Mano Santa Tattoos is the newest tattoo studio in Fort Myers, offering an immersive tattoo experience to clients. The shop is woman-owned and women-staffed.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents awaiting Gilchrist Park repairs The City of Punta Gorda has yet to complete repairs or remove the boats that remain stranded in Gilchrist Park after Hurricane Milton.
Unlocking Alzheimer’s mysteries Research shows that some older adults have signs of the disease in their brains after they die, even though they never had symptoms while they were alive. These cases could be key to developing new treatments.
IMMOKALEE 64-year-old drug dealer sentenced in Collier County A 64-year-old drug dealer has been sentenced in Collier County for possession and distribution of cocaine.
WINK NEWS Disaster tax relief bill passed after over 2 years After more than two years of uncertainty, victims of Hurricane Ian and other disasters are getting some financial relief.
Elevate Social Lounge opens Kava bar at University Village near FGCU For almost four years, Mitra 9 has marketed itself as the Budweiser of Kava, trying to make mainstream a growing trend of Kava-infused drinks that are said to help reduce anxiety.
ESTERO Funeral procession held for former Lee County firefighter Hundreds joined to pay their respects to a beloved firefighter who passed away in November.
FORT MYERS Will new developments along SR 82 cause traffic problems? New developments are coming to State Road 82 near the Forum, the biggest of which is Amazon’s new robotics fulfillment center.
FORT MYERS FGCU student arrested, accused of making social media threat against university Florida Gulf Coast University police have arrested a student accused of sending a threat to the university through Snapchat.
SANIBEL Sanibel annual 10K/5K race begins this weekend Sanibel’s annual food programs, island-based social services and Helping Hands’ JOG N JAM 10K/5K race will close several roads this Saturday.
CORAL SPRINGS FL – OCTOBER 24: A general view of a polling location during the first day of early in person voting at the Northwest Regional Library during the 2022 Midterm Election on October 24, 2022 in Coral Springs, Florida. Credit: mpi04/MediaPunch /IPX Early voting has begun in Southwest Florida. Here are each county’s dates, times and locations to get ahead of the March 19 election day and through the General Election. Lee County: Presidential Preference Primary Through Saturday, March 16 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Daily Primary Election Saturday, August 10, 2024 through Saturday, August 17, 2024 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Daily General Election Monday, October 21, 2024 through Saturday, November 2, 2024 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Daily Locations Bonita Springs Elections Office, Bonita Commons 25987 South Tamiami Trail #105, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 Cape Coral Elections Office, Commissioner John E. Manning Government Complex 1039 Southeast 9th Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33990 Cape Coral – Lee County Library 921 Southwest 39th Terr., Cape Coral, FL 33914 East County Regional Library 881 Gunnery Road North, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 Estero Recreation Center 9200 Corkscrew Palms Boulevard, Estero, FL 33928 Fort Myers Regional Library 1651 Lee Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 — Voting Room Address 2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 — Library Address Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers 4224 Renaissance Preserve Way, Fort Myers, FL 33916 Lakes Regional Library 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919 Lee County Elections Center 13180 S Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33907 Lehigh Acres Elections Office, East Lee County Government Center 600 Homestead Road South #9, Lehigh Acres, 33974 North Fort Myers Recreation Center 2000 North Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 Northwest Regional Library 519 Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral, FL 33993 Collier County: Presidential Preference Primary Through Saturday, March 16 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Locations Collier County Government Complex 3311 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112 Everglades City Hall 102 Copeland Avenue N, Everglades City, FL 34139 Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34116 Heritage Bay Government Services Center 15450 Collier Boulevard, Naples, FL 34120 Immokalee Community Park 321 N First Street, Immokalee, FL 34142 Library Headquarters 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples, FL 34109 Marco Island Library 210 S Heathwood Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145 Norris Center at Cambier Park 755 8th Avenue S, Naples, FL 34102 North Collier Regional Park 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109 South Regional Library 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples, FL 34113 Supervisor of Elections Office 3750 Enterprise Avenue, Naples, FL 34104 Charlotte County: Presidential Preference Primary – Early Voting Locations and Times Through Sunday, March 17 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday – Sunday Locations Charlotte County Historic Courthouse 226 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Centennial Park 1120 Centennial Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33953 Mac V. Horton West County Annex 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224 Hendry County: Presidential Preference Primary – Republican Party Ballot Only Through Saturday, March 16 Daily: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Primary Election Early Voting August 5 – 17 Daily: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. General Election Early Voting October 21 – November 2 Daily: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locations Supervisor of Elections Office 25 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle Supervisor of Elections Office 1100 S. Olympia Street, Suite 504, Clewiston Glades County: Presidential Preference Primary Election Through Saturday, March 16 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Primary Election August 10 – 17 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. General Election October 26 – November 2 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Locations County Supervisor of Elections, 998 US Highway 27 South Moore Haven, FL 33471 DeSoto County: Presidential Preference Primary Election Through Saturday, March 16 Weekdays: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Weekends: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Primary Election August 5 – 17 Weekdays: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Weekends: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. General Election October 21 – November 2 Weekdays: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Weekends: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Locations County Supervisor of Elections, 201 E. Oak Street, Suite 104, Arcadia, FL 34266