Warrior Homes of Collier awards scholarships to local veteransCaught on video: Man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen truck
Warrior Homes of Collier awards scholarships to local veterans Four Collier County students with military ties are getting a boost toward their education.
Caught on video: Man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen truck Florida troopers say 36-year-old David Alfonso stole the vehicle in Collier County and then led them on a chase through Lee County to Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin.
Record early voting in SWFL may be linked to recent hurricanes On Monday, thousands of people got in line at their polling places as early voting started for most places in southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Milton leaves Fort Myers Beach residents buried in sand and seeking help Hurricane Milton pushed sand onto the streets of Fort Myers Beach, leaving many residents asking for help.
LEHIGH ACRES East Lee County principal uses lemonade to create gameday tradition East Lee County High School principal Tony Allen uses his lemonade recipe to create a new gameday tradition.
NAPLES Naples man defends home from flood waters One Naples man did not mess around when it came to Hurricane Milton prep. Guy Lollino got five feet of water in his home on Vanderbilt Beach during Hurricane Ian. This time he decided to stack a ton of sandbags and fill the cracks with sprayable Styrofoam.
Detecting pancreatic cancer early with AI A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate.
Lee County restores solid waste services The process of removing garbage and debris from the streets of Lee County has begun.
Algae bloom research turns into useful storm tool Many of us watched helplessly and waited as hurricanes Helene and Milton sent storm surges onto our roads, into our homes and businesses, altering what we know as home forever. At the same time, one Florida Gulf Coast University student saw the storms as a scientific opportunity.
Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
Amendment 1: Establishing partisan school board elections Some school board meetings have become political, with raised voices and the need for security
FORT MYERS Local salon withstands impacts from 3 major hurricanes One hurricane can be devastating; however, three storms will force you to find better ways to prepare for impacts.
Azaleas on the Corner sells plants, paintings, wine in downtown Fort Myers The mother-daughter team of Marie Dyer and Corinne Wimberly already had a business plan in place to start their own shop. They just didn’t have a place to put it.
CLEWISTON Homegoing services announced for 16-year-old killed by stray bullet The family of 16-year-old Ja’yhanna Johnson, who was shot and killed by a stray bullet, has announced memorial plans.
NAPLES Naples police hosting ‘Paws Fest’ to encourage dog adoptions The Naples Police Department will host Paws Fest to the public, where they can win a chance to take home a furry friend.
Warrior Homes of Collier awards scholarships to local veterans Four Collier County students with military ties are getting a boost toward their education.
Caught on video: Man arrested after leading police on chase in stolen truck Florida troopers say 36-year-old David Alfonso stole the vehicle in Collier County and then led them on a chase through Lee County to Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin.
Record early voting in SWFL may be linked to recent hurricanes On Monday, thousands of people got in line at their polling places as early voting started for most places in southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Milton leaves Fort Myers Beach residents buried in sand and seeking help Hurricane Milton pushed sand onto the streets of Fort Myers Beach, leaving many residents asking for help.
LEHIGH ACRES East Lee County principal uses lemonade to create gameday tradition East Lee County High School principal Tony Allen uses his lemonade recipe to create a new gameday tradition.
NAPLES Naples man defends home from flood waters One Naples man did not mess around when it came to Hurricane Milton prep. Guy Lollino got five feet of water in his home on Vanderbilt Beach during Hurricane Ian. This time he decided to stack a ton of sandbags and fill the cracks with sprayable Styrofoam.
Detecting pancreatic cancer early with AI A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate.
Lee County restores solid waste services The process of removing garbage and debris from the streets of Lee County has begun.
Algae bloom research turns into useful storm tool Many of us watched helplessly and waited as hurricanes Helene and Milton sent storm surges onto our roads, into our homes and businesses, altering what we know as home forever. At the same time, one Florida Gulf Coast University student saw the storms as a scientific opportunity.
Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
Amendment 1: Establishing partisan school board elections Some school board meetings have become political, with raised voices and the need for security
FORT MYERS Local salon withstands impacts from 3 major hurricanes One hurricane can be devastating; however, three storms will force you to find better ways to prepare for impacts.
Azaleas on the Corner sells plants, paintings, wine in downtown Fort Myers The mother-daughter team of Marie Dyer and Corinne Wimberly already had a business plan in place to start their own shop. They just didn’t have a place to put it.
CLEWISTON Homegoing services announced for 16-year-old killed by stray bullet The family of 16-year-old Ja’yhanna Johnson, who was shot and killed by a stray bullet, has announced memorial plans.
NAPLES Naples police hosting ‘Paws Fest’ to encourage dog adoptions The Naples Police Department will host Paws Fest to the public, where they can win a chance to take home a furry friend.
One Naples man did not mess around when it came to Hurricane Milton prep. Guy Lollino got five feet of water in his home on Vanderbilt Beach during Hurricane Ian. This time, before Milton, he decided to stack a ton of sandbags and fill the cracks with sprayable styrofoam. His daughter recorded his preps and it went viral on TikTok. Lollino will never forget what Hurricane Ian did to his Vanderbilt beach home. “Oh, my god, this house had almost more than five feet of water,” said Lollino. So when he heard hurricane Milton could also bring feet of storm surge, he decided to tell Mother Nature: not today. “I’m saying to myself, ‘the sandbags are going to work, but there’s always somewhere where the water is going to get in’,” said Lollino. Lollino, who works in construction, decided to try a type of sprayable styrofoam called I-Foam to seal the cracks between the sandbags resulting in a wall around every entrance to his home. “They thought it was a little nuts. Everybody thought, everyone was, thought it was nuts. And I’m like, okay, you’re gonna see after what’s going to happen?” said Lollino. But when Lollino went to see how it fared: “Bone dry,” said Lollino, “There wasn’t a drop of water. I couldn’t believe it. I’m like, ‘thank god’.” His daughter found it amusing and posted his efforts on TikTok which captivated the internet garnering millions of views. “I’m getting phone calls from people. Hey guy, you know, and I got insurance companies want to talk to me,” said Lollino. And now Lollino’s thinking about turning into it a business, to help more people keep their homes dry. “If I can help somebody, that’s my goal,” said Lollino. While he admits it’s not the cheapest option, he says it’s a lot cheaper than having to gut his home again. “It was kind of expensive, but to deal with it and to not worry about it and have a peace of mind. It is definitely worth it,” said Lollino. Lollino says the makers of I-foam have even gotten in touch with Governor DeSantis, who was intrigued by their idea and mentioned a possible collaboration. Lollino said it only took a few hours to clean up, he’ll be able to use the sandbags again.