Collier County prepares as Tropical Storm Helene threatens more flooding40 under 40: Tacos, teamwork and giving back at Turco Taco
NORTH NAPLES Collier County prepares as Tropical Storm Helene threatens more flooding For people in Collier County flooding is the main concern.
NAPLES 40 under 40: Tacos, teamwork and giving back at Turco Taco Just recognized as one of Gulfshore Business’ 40 under 40, Ivo Milanoski is the owner of Turco Taco.
NORTH FORT MYERS How a neighborhood in North Fort Myers is preparing for Helene Seaworthy Road in North Fort Myers is known for its flooding, so how are people there preparing to take on the storm?
PUNTA GORDA 1 detained, 1 transported after shooting on Wilson Road A scene at a house on Wilson Road in Punta Gorda has left one person detained and one transported with a gunshot wound.
Tropical Storm Helene forms in NW Caribbean Sea The Weather Authority is now monitoring Tropical Storm Helene, as tropical storm watches have been issued throughout our area.
NORTH FORT MYERS Construction company says Foxmoor residents can move into their homes in 2 weeks The Foxmoor Lakes condos are in North Fort Myers. They were damaged in hurricane Ian so a construction company came in. All residents moved out in November 2022 so that the repairs could be completed.
NORTH NAPLES Making Immokalee Road safer after dangerous crashes There is a new effort in Collier County to prevent dangerous crashes.
PUNTA GORDA Historic District of Downtown Punta Gorda prepares for Tropical Storm Helene Charlotte County locals have concerns of their own, specifically with the flooding in the Historic District of Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Hurricane Ian anniversary: What you need to know about insurance claims Saturday will mark the two-year anniversary since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida.
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination A man who authorities say staked out Donald Trump for 12 hours on his golf course in Florida and wrote of his desire to kill him was indicted Tuesday on charges that he attempted to assassinate a major presidential candidate.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Preparing and securing boats for severe weather Many boat owners are rushing to tie up their boats as they prepare for Tropical Storm Helene. Experts recommend securing your boat because if you don’t, it can be dangerous to other properties, people, and law enforcement if they have to go out in the water to retrieve it during the storm.
Biden approves emergency declaration for Florida President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Florida for Tropical Storm Helene.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers prepares for Tropical Storm Helene With heavy rain, flooding in downtown Fort Myers is as common as fish in the Caloosahatchee. With the looming threat of Tropical Storm Helene, we want to know what people downtown are doing to prepare.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in Cape Coral for domestic violence A man in Cape Coral has been taken into custody for multiple domestic violence battery charges and resisting officers without violence.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple who found love during Ian prepares to weather out Helene on island Our area knows all too well what can be lost in a storm, but one Sanibel couple that lost nearly everything in Hurricane Ian found love.
NORTH NAPLES Collier County prepares as Tropical Storm Helene threatens more flooding For people in Collier County flooding is the main concern.
NAPLES 40 under 40: Tacos, teamwork and giving back at Turco Taco Just recognized as one of Gulfshore Business’ 40 under 40, Ivo Milanoski is the owner of Turco Taco.
NORTH FORT MYERS How a neighborhood in North Fort Myers is preparing for Helene Seaworthy Road in North Fort Myers is known for its flooding, so how are people there preparing to take on the storm?
PUNTA GORDA 1 detained, 1 transported after shooting on Wilson Road A scene at a house on Wilson Road in Punta Gorda has left one person detained and one transported with a gunshot wound.
Tropical Storm Helene forms in NW Caribbean Sea The Weather Authority is now monitoring Tropical Storm Helene, as tropical storm watches have been issued throughout our area.
NORTH FORT MYERS Construction company says Foxmoor residents can move into their homes in 2 weeks The Foxmoor Lakes condos are in North Fort Myers. They were damaged in hurricane Ian so a construction company came in. All residents moved out in November 2022 so that the repairs could be completed.
NORTH NAPLES Making Immokalee Road safer after dangerous crashes There is a new effort in Collier County to prevent dangerous crashes.
PUNTA GORDA Historic District of Downtown Punta Gorda prepares for Tropical Storm Helene Charlotte County locals have concerns of their own, specifically with the flooding in the Historic District of Punta Gorda.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Hurricane Ian anniversary: What you need to know about insurance claims Saturday will mark the two-year anniversary since Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida.
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination A man who authorities say staked out Donald Trump for 12 hours on his golf course in Florida and wrote of his desire to kill him was indicted Tuesday on charges that he attempted to assassinate a major presidential candidate.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Preparing and securing boats for severe weather Many boat owners are rushing to tie up their boats as they prepare for Tropical Storm Helene. Experts recommend securing your boat because if you don’t, it can be dangerous to other properties, people, and law enforcement if they have to go out in the water to retrieve it during the storm.
Biden approves emergency declaration for Florida President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for Florida for Tropical Storm Helene.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers prepares for Tropical Storm Helene With heavy rain, flooding in downtown Fort Myers is as common as fish in the Caloosahatchee. With the looming threat of Tropical Storm Helene, we want to know what people downtown are doing to prepare.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in Cape Coral for domestic violence A man in Cape Coral has been taken into custody for multiple domestic violence battery charges and resisting officers without violence.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple who found love during Ian prepares to weather out Helene on island Our area knows all too well what can be lost in a storm, but one Sanibel couple that lost nearly everything in Hurricane Ian found love.
There is a new effort in Collier County to prevent dangerous crashes. On Tuesday, we heard from Collier County leaders who said something needs to be done about Immokalee Road and Logan Boulevard after many recent crashes. “I think it was very clear that as we get more congested, there are more concerns for traffic safety,” said Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk. Rambosk and the Collier County Transportation Management Services spoke at the Collier County commissioner’s meeting about how often crashes happen, especially on Immokalee Road and Logan Boulevard. “This is 5 years of crash data on Immokalee and Logan. We had 123 crashes that occurred at that intersection, and prior to the fatal crash on September 5, we have had no fatalities in the last 10 years at this intersection,” said Anthony Khawaja, the chief engineer of traffic operations. RELATED: Fatal crash involving semi on Immokalee Rd. and Logan Blvd. So, it begs the question of why now? We asked the sheriff if this had anything to do with the fatal crash on Sept. 5 that killed 47-year-old Heather Anderson and hospitalized her son and his friend. Deputies said a semi truck ran a red light and hit the driver’s side of the SUV. “The thing that drove me more was the commitment of the community to contact us, and then we scheduled a meeting with different groups, individual with the mom’s group here in Collier County,” Rambosk said. A woman involved with the Naples Mom Group, who has collected more than 3,000 signatures calling for safer roads and stricter consequences for traffic violations in Southwest Florida, spoke on behalf of the crash Immokalee and Logan Blvd., saying there needs to be a change. RELATED: Truck in canal after hit-and-run crash on I-75; at least 1 injured “Almost everyone I have spoken to is afraid to drive and feels unsafe. We need more Florida Highway Patrol and more local police presence on our roads. It matters and makes a difference,” she said. The commissioners and the sheriff plan to meet in the next several weeks to discuss the next steps. The sheriff is also planning a traffic campaign to promote safer streets.