Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
Credit: Matlacha/ Pine Island Fire Control District The Weather Authority has been tracking heavy rainfall before Hurricane Milton, prompting two reasons for sandbags to limit flooding. Due to the possible heavy rainfall, parts of Southwest Florida could see more than 8 inches of rain through the middle of the week, prompting another need for sandbags for some to limit flooding. For additional information on sand and sandbag availability or sandbag assistance for those with special needs, please contact the Collier County Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance Division at 239-252-8924. Below are sandbag locations throughout Southwest Florida and the hours that service will be available: Collier County has a handful of locations with sand, empty sandbags and shovels. UPDATE: The following locations will receive more sand Monday afternoon. Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Ave. NE, Naples, FL 34120, by the pickleball courts. North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109 Donna Fiala Eagles Lakes Community Park, 11565 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34113. Since shovels are limited, it is recommended that you bring your own shovel or trowel. There is a limit of 10 bags per person. 20 tons of sand are currently available at: Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance Annex 515 Sgt Joe Jones Road, Immokalee Another 20 tons is expected to be delivered there Monday afternoon. For additional information on sand and sandbag availability or sandbag assistance for those with special needs, please contact the Collier County Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance Division at 239-252-8924. Charlotte County has three self-service sandbag locations. A self-serve sandbag station is open behind the George Mullen Activity Center at 1602 Kramer Way. UPDATE: As of Sunday, all three Charlotte County sandbag sites are closed. Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park, 6961 San Casa Drive in Englewood (between the two stormwater retention ponds) Franz Ross Park, 19333 Quesada Ave., in Port Charlotte (near the football field) Carmalita Park, 2605 Carmalita St., east of Punta Gorda (near the football field at Franz) Punta Gorda—Free sandbags will be available at 3130 Cooper St., the last entrance on the left by flag poles. Sand and up to 10 bags will be provided while supplies last. Residents must bring their own shovels. Lee County has the following locations: Sanibel—The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District has received a delivery of sand and sandbags. The location of the pile is 2401 Library Way. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the District at 239-472-5525. Fort Myers Beach—More sandbags will be available at Town Hall around 11:30 a.m. Bags and sand will be available Monday, until 3:00 p.m. Fort Myers— South Trail Fire & Rescue at station 63, 5531 Halifax Ave., Fort Myers is out of sand and sandbags as of Sunday. However, they are expecting a delivery on Monday. When they reopen, there’s a maximum of 20 bags per household. San Carlos Park—Sand and sandbags are available at San Carlos Park Fire District Station 54, located at 16900 Oriole Road. There is a limit of 10 bags per household. Bags can be picked up at the lobby. Bring your own shovel. Be prepared to fill and load your own sandbags. Make sure your vehicle can transport the weight of the sandbags. (UPDATE: Out of sand at this location, more sand is expected to be delivered Tuesday. San Carlos Park will update via Facebook/Instagram if/when more is available) Matlacha—More sand just arrived at Station 1. They have no sandbags left at this time. They are getting more and anticipate having them by noon Monday. Follow them on Facebook for more information. Hendry County Sandbagging will continue to be available in Hendry Count Tuesday, October 8 until 6 p.m. and Wednesday, October 9 at 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. There are two sandbag locations: Clewiston Public Works Division – 1300 S Olympia St. Clewiston, FL 33440 Hendry County Emergency Operations Center – 4425 West SR80, LaBelle, FL 33935 Residents must bring their own shovel. Sand and bags will be available at both locations daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will not be anyone available to help you fill the sandbags. However, there are sand funnels that will assist in making the job easier. The following information should be considered: You should have a minimum of 2 people to fill the sandbags. Sandbags are only effective in water that is no more than 15 inches deep. Bring your own shovel and bags if you have them, however bags will be available at both sites. This will continue year-round so that you may prepare early outside of hurricane season to have the sandbags in place. There will be a maximum of 10 bags per vehicle/visit. Refer to this article for further updates. Download the WINK Weather app, stream the latest forecast or WINK Doppler 3x anywhere you go.