MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
17-year-old arrested after fatal crash on SR-82 A 17-year-old is facing vehicular homicide charges after a deadly crash on State Road 82.
NAPLES Former Israeli ambassador comments on presidential debate Former Israeli Ambassador, Michael Oren spoke with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples to discuss the war going on, antisemitism and strengthening the relationship with Israel and the American-Jewish community.
TICE 2 scenes see massive deputy response, family says home was tear-gassed The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is not saying much about two connected crime scenes, one of which saw a house raided where one person was taken into custody after he was smoked out with tear gas.
NORTH NAPLES Deadly crash makes Collier deputies crack down on dangerous drivers The Collier County Sheriff’s office said they are targeting aggressive drivers, speeders and red-light runners in an effort to reduce crashes like the one at the Immokalee Road and Logan Blvd. intersection.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen charged with murder has violent past Polk County charged 17-year-old Collin Griffith with murder after he called 911 claiming his mom fell on a knife during a struggle.
Is someone tracking you with an Apple AirTag? AirTags have helped to solve a life-long problem. Add the Apple devices to your keys and you will always be able to find them. Throw the mini trackers in a suitcase when you fly and you may actually help the airline find them.
Week 3 Band Performances Before we kickoff Week 4 of high school football, let’s check out some of the high school band performances from Week 3.
LEHIGH ACRES New fire station to provide critical help in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue celebrated the opening of Fire Station 107 on Thursday at the corner of Leonard Boulevard and Owen Avenue South.
LEHIGH ACRES Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres A dump truck flipped over in front of a 7-Eleven, destroying the greenery in front of the station.
SANIBEL 120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway As many as 120,000 boulders are helping rebuild the Sanibel Causeway to ensure that it can withstand severe weather events.
FORT MYERS Game of the Week: Fort Myers Green Wave vs. South Fort Myers Wolfpack After losing to the Green Wave for the last two years, the Wolfpack is hungry to get back in the win column this time.
FORT MYERS 40 Under 40: Local breast surgical oncologist championing women’s health From a young age, Natalia Spinelli wanted to be a doctor, directing her time and talents toward women and breast cancer.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2 men arrested for stealing nearly $5K worth of hygiene products in Collier County Collier deputies arrested two Miami men after discovering thousands of dollars’ worth of suspected stolen merchandise in their possession.
MARCO ISLAND Boater missing after departing from Marco Island A boater has been missing since Monday after departing from Rose Marina in Marco Island and traveling between Sanibel and Stump Pass.
17-year-old arrested after fatal crash on SR-82 A 17-year-old is facing vehicular homicide charges after a deadly crash on State Road 82.
NAPLES Former Israeli ambassador comments on presidential debate Former Israeli Ambassador, Michael Oren spoke with the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples to discuss the war going on, antisemitism and strengthening the relationship with Israel and the American-Jewish community.
TICE 2 scenes see massive deputy response, family says home was tear-gassed The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is not saying much about two connected crime scenes, one of which saw a house raided where one person was taken into custody after he was smoked out with tear gas.
NORTH NAPLES Deadly crash makes Collier deputies crack down on dangerous drivers The Collier County Sheriff’s office said they are targeting aggressive drivers, speeders and red-light runners in an effort to reduce crashes like the one at the Immokalee Road and Logan Blvd. intersection.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte teen charged with murder has violent past Polk County charged 17-year-old Collin Griffith with murder after he called 911 claiming his mom fell on a knife during a struggle.
Is someone tracking you with an Apple AirTag? AirTags have helped to solve a life-long problem. Add the Apple devices to your keys and you will always be able to find them. Throw the mini trackers in a suitcase when you fly and you may actually help the airline find them.
Week 3 Band Performances Before we kickoff Week 4 of high school football, let’s check out some of the high school band performances from Week 3.
LEHIGH ACRES New fire station to provide critical help in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue celebrated the opening of Fire Station 107 on Thursday at the corner of Leonard Boulevard and Owen Avenue South.
LEHIGH ACRES Dump truck flips over in front of 7-Eleven in Lehigh Acres A dump truck flipped over in front of a 7-Eleven, destroying the greenery in front of the station.
SANIBEL 120,000 boulders are fortifying Sanibel Causeway As many as 120,000 boulders are helping rebuild the Sanibel Causeway to ensure that it can withstand severe weather events.
FORT MYERS Game of the Week: Fort Myers Green Wave vs. South Fort Myers Wolfpack After losing to the Green Wave for the last two years, the Wolfpack is hungry to get back in the win column this time.
FORT MYERS 40 Under 40: Local breast surgical oncologist championing women’s health From a young age, Natalia Spinelli wanted to be a doctor, directing her time and talents toward women and breast cancer.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 2 men arrested for stealing nearly $5K worth of hygiene products in Collier County Collier deputies arrested two Miami men after discovering thousands of dollars’ worth of suspected stolen merchandise in their possession.
On Saturday, the Matanzas Pass Preserve teamed up with the Florida Native Plant Society to create an educational barrier island, grow native plants and a butterfly garden. Matanzas Pass Preserve is a sixty-acre preserve located on the seven-mile-long barrier island of Estero. The preserve is one of the few undeveloped, protected areas on the island, so all the planting done on Saturday will help make it grow into a space for all to continue to visit and learn from. Terry Cain is the treasurer of the Friends of Matanzas Pass Preserve and he said he loves the community coming together to assist in reviving the area. “We’re restoring the front planting area,” said Cain. “This planting area was always here. We did have native plants in here, the friends thought it would be a good idea if we put a native plant butterfly garden out front here…So it’s wonderful because it’s a community effort.” There were plants donated by the local chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. There was also a grant given by the Fort Myer Beach Community Foundation to help cover the tools, mulch and soil. With the help of volunteers who worked tirelessly under the sun, they all made this educational space come to life. Marlene Rodak is the President of the Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and she is looking forward to animals coming into the environment. “We always need good examples of native plants and native plant gardens,” said Rodak. “And as we get this installed, we’re going to see butterflies and birds and a lot of wildlife coming into this area…and talk about some of the wildlife that it will attract.” This is also a slow but steady step toward progress from the damage Hurricane Ian caused to Estero Island. “We have boardwalks back there that are pretty destroyed, but this area we’re able to do so much better. I mean, it’s the slow progression forward. It’s been difficult for everybody on the beach, so just being able to do something progressive is good for the soul.” To learn more about the Friends of Matanzas Pass Preserve click here.