Couple’s wedding gift led to lifelong passion, business ownershipGoddard School breaks ground in Estero as franchise expands to SWFL
Couple’s wedding gift led to lifelong passion, business ownership The owners of a popular barbecue food truck fulfilled their dream of owning a brick-and-mortar restaurant, as Jay’s Smokin BBQ preps for its soft opening Nov. 13 at 10175 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda.
Goddard School breaks ground in Estero as franchise expands to SWFL Matt Speranza and Dave Horrell each changed the trajectory of their lives, shifting to figuratively painting the potential of children from literally selling paint.
2 teens accused of Hendry homicide will be charged as adults The family of a 16-year-old girl is one step closer to getting justice as the two suspects in her murder will be charged as adults.
FEMA faces scrutiny after message sent to skip homes with Trump signs FEMA is facing accusations of bias as a message sent by an employee emerged telling them to skip Trump supporter homes following a hurricane.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse images A Naples man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Charlotte County Transit launches Charlotte Rides Mobile app Charlotte County Transit’s Charlotte Rides Mobile App is now available for download from the Apple iTunes app store and the Android Google Play store.
villas Lee County Domestic Animal Services to host Pet Fest with Santa Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host its annual Pet Fest and photos with Santa.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of DUI after crashing into police vehicle in Cape Coral A man has been arrested for driving under the influence after allegedly crashing into a Cape Coral police vehicle.
WINK NEWS 1 transported after crash in Collier County results in submerged SUV The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash between two vehicles that led to one being submerged, injuring the driver.
WINK NEWS Bullets hit Spirit flight in Haiti coming from Fort Lauderdale Three airlines have canceled flights to Haiti after gunfire hit a Spirit Airlines plane coming from Fort Lauderdale as it tried to land on the island.
Overnight work on Caloosahatchee Bridge SB causes slowdowns Drivers traveling southbound lanes on the Caloosahatchee Bridge should expect to experience slowdowns due to overnight construction.
The Weather Authority Hot with near-record highs expected for your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record-high temperatures along with drier conditions on this Tuesday.
FORT MYERS SHORES FEMA’s impact on retired teacher in Fort Myers Shores A teacher in Fort Myers Shores worries she could lose it all because of FEMA’s requirements to repair her home after Hurricane Milton.
Florida leaders rally as Marco Rubio’s Secretary of State role looks likely From representing Florida in the U.S. Senate to representing America on the world stage.
FORT MYERS Security concerns continue at Downtown Fort Myers apartment complex Apartments trashed and a lack of security to stop it. People who live at West End City Walk in downtown Fort Myers say this has been their reality in recent weeks.
Couple’s wedding gift led to lifelong passion, business ownership The owners of a popular barbecue food truck fulfilled their dream of owning a brick-and-mortar restaurant, as Jay’s Smokin BBQ preps for its soft opening Nov. 13 at 10175 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda.
Goddard School breaks ground in Estero as franchise expands to SWFL Matt Speranza and Dave Horrell each changed the trajectory of their lives, shifting to figuratively painting the potential of children from literally selling paint.
2 teens accused of Hendry homicide will be charged as adults The family of a 16-year-old girl is one step closer to getting justice as the two suspects in her murder will be charged as adults.
FEMA faces scrutiny after message sent to skip homes with Trump signs FEMA is facing accusations of bias as a message sent by an employee emerged telling them to skip Trump supporter homes following a hurricane.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse images A Naples man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Charlotte County Transit launches Charlotte Rides Mobile app Charlotte County Transit’s Charlotte Rides Mobile App is now available for download from the Apple iTunes app store and the Android Google Play store.
villas Lee County Domestic Animal Services to host Pet Fest with Santa Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host its annual Pet Fest and photos with Santa.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of DUI after crashing into police vehicle in Cape Coral A man has been arrested for driving under the influence after allegedly crashing into a Cape Coral police vehicle.
WINK NEWS 1 transported after crash in Collier County results in submerged SUV The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash between two vehicles that led to one being submerged, injuring the driver.
WINK NEWS Bullets hit Spirit flight in Haiti coming from Fort Lauderdale Three airlines have canceled flights to Haiti after gunfire hit a Spirit Airlines plane coming from Fort Lauderdale as it tried to land on the island.
Overnight work on Caloosahatchee Bridge SB causes slowdowns Drivers traveling southbound lanes on the Caloosahatchee Bridge should expect to experience slowdowns due to overnight construction.
The Weather Authority Hot with near-record highs expected for your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record-high temperatures along with drier conditions on this Tuesday.
FORT MYERS SHORES FEMA’s impact on retired teacher in Fort Myers Shores A teacher in Fort Myers Shores worries she could lose it all because of FEMA’s requirements to repair her home after Hurricane Milton.
Florida leaders rally as Marco Rubio’s Secretary of State role looks likely From representing Florida in the U.S. Senate to representing America on the world stage.
FORT MYERS Security concerns continue at Downtown Fort Myers apartment complex Apartments trashed and a lack of security to stop it. People who live at West End City Walk in downtown Fort Myers say this has been their reality in recent weeks.
Mercato’s latest venture—Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar—launched Aug. 2 in the former longtime space of AZN Azian Cuizine in the North Naples mixed-use development. It’s the 11th location for Tap 42 but the first on the Gulf Coast for a hospitality concept serving contemporary American fare, craft beer and handcrafted cocktails. Another location is planned soon in the Southwest Florida corridor, said Alex Rudolph, a partner and executive vice president of Tapco Restaurant Group, a Florida-based company that operates 10 locations along the state’s east coast. AZN’s veteran restaurateurs retired in December after nearly 15 years at Mercato, making way for Tap 42 to bring its casual concept to the market. Workers scurried around last week in the days before Friday’s opening to make last-minute efforts to convert AZN into Tap 42 at 9118 Strada Place, Suite 8155. To read more at Gulfshore Business, click here.