Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm chargesSuspect flees after Cape Coral break-in, investigation ongoing
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm charges A man in Fort Myers has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm silencer.
CAPE CORAL Suspect flees after Cape Coral break-in, investigation ongoing Officers, K9 units, and a forensic team took over a home on Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS BEACH Large piles of debris and sand remain at Lover’s Key after Milton Large piles of sand and debris still remain at Lover’s Key after Hurricane Milton. Sifters are working on clearing debris from the sand.
United Way assisting Sanibel residents affected by Hurricane Milton United Way has teamed up with the non-profit organization F.I.S.H of SANCAP in Sanibel to help people affected by Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE Dog stranded on remote island in Charlotte County after apparent alligator attack The story of a dog’s survival has everyone asking the same question. How in the world did it get there?
Community supports family of elementary school choking victim Benjamin, of Collier County, passed away on Saturday, two days after choking on food on his school lunch break at Laurel Oak Elementary School.
MATLACHA Matlacha’s power poles find new life after devastating hurricanes Southwest Florida is all about culture, and on Matlacha, you can tell the culture through the art on the island.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda’s Wyvern Hotel staff returns after hurricanes Helene and Milton After hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated much of the Southwest Florida coast, people lost their way of living.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral city leaders discuss expansion of Cape Coral Parkway Cape Coral City leaders discussed expanding Cape Coral Parkway from four to six lanes in a meeting Wednesday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Crews participate in airplane fire training in Charlotte County Different crews went to Charlotte County to take part in airplane fire training, which is part of a three-day event that helps firefighters prepare for any situation.
Cancer screening with blood test Cancer affects everyone. Either you’ve battled it personally, know someone who has, or have lost a loved one to the disease.
Officer-involved shooting in Charlotte County neighborhood There is a heavy presence of law enforcement in a residential Charlotte County neighborhood after an officer-involved shooting.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA goes door-to-door to help storm victims FEMA lends a hand and offers direction to those in storm-damaged areas.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County man wins $1 million from $5 scratch-off purchased at Winn Dixie A Charlotte County man has won the top prize from a $5 scratch-off.
Popular Manasota Key restaurants to host reopening, fundraisers this week Jill and Scott Hemmes are back in business. On Oct. 24, they’ll host a soft opening for The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, 2095 N. Beach Road on Manasota Key in Charlotte County, after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused extensive damage to the structure.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man pleads guilty to firearm charges A man in Fort Myers has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm silencer.
CAPE CORAL Suspect flees after Cape Coral break-in, investigation ongoing Officers, K9 units, and a forensic team took over a home on Southwest 45th Street and Pelican Boulevard in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS BEACH Large piles of debris and sand remain at Lover’s Key after Milton Large piles of sand and debris still remain at Lover’s Key after Hurricane Milton. Sifters are working on clearing debris from the sand.
United Way assisting Sanibel residents affected by Hurricane Milton United Way has teamed up with the non-profit organization F.I.S.H of SANCAP in Sanibel to help people affected by Hurricane Milton.
PORT CHARLOTTE Dog stranded on remote island in Charlotte County after apparent alligator attack The story of a dog’s survival has everyone asking the same question. How in the world did it get there?
Community supports family of elementary school choking victim Benjamin, of Collier County, passed away on Saturday, two days after choking on food on his school lunch break at Laurel Oak Elementary School.
MATLACHA Matlacha’s power poles find new life after devastating hurricanes Southwest Florida is all about culture, and on Matlacha, you can tell the culture through the art on the island.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda’s Wyvern Hotel staff returns after hurricanes Helene and Milton After hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated much of the Southwest Florida coast, people lost their way of living.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral city leaders discuss expansion of Cape Coral Parkway Cape Coral City leaders discussed expanding Cape Coral Parkway from four to six lanes in a meeting Wednesday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Crews participate in airplane fire training in Charlotte County Different crews went to Charlotte County to take part in airplane fire training, which is part of a three-day event that helps firefighters prepare for any situation.
Cancer screening with blood test Cancer affects everyone. Either you’ve battled it personally, know someone who has, or have lost a loved one to the disease.
Officer-involved shooting in Charlotte County neighborhood There is a heavy presence of law enforcement in a residential Charlotte County neighborhood after an officer-involved shooting.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA goes door-to-door to help storm victims FEMA lends a hand and offers direction to those in storm-damaged areas.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County man wins $1 million from $5 scratch-off purchased at Winn Dixie A Charlotte County man has won the top prize from a $5 scratch-off.
Popular Manasota Key restaurants to host reopening, fundraisers this week Jill and Scott Hemmes are back in business. On Oct. 24, they’ll host a soft opening for The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, 2095 N. Beach Road on Manasota Key in Charlotte County, after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused extensive damage to the structure.
Benjamin, of Collier County, passed away on Saturday, two days after choking on food on his school lunch break at Laurel Oak Elementary School. 911 was called, and the North Collier Fire District responded within minutes. RELATED: Collier County Public Schools mourns death of student According to the fundraising page made for the family, Benjamin’s dad talks about how he loved hugs, watching movies, the beach and meeting new dogs. You can see by just looking at the fundraiser, it really paints a picture of who Benjamin was. One person commented, “We did not know your sweet boy, but this breaks my heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.” Another person talked about how funny Benjamin was. Another said, “Benjamin was a happy boy! Always smiling when I saw him out in the neighborhood! God please bless this family! My prayers are with you all! God bless you. He will always be in your hearts forever! God bless you all!” Those who knew Benjamin have shared on social media that he was such a kind boy and that this news of his passing is shocking. A church he has been to, St. Agnes Catholic Church, is supporting the family during this time. The Laurel Oaks Elementary School principal sent parents an email. It read in part, “Children experiencing the loss of a loved one or friend will often be frightened or overwhelmed by the event. They will most likely be looking to you for emotional strength and guidance.” The school district said they have emergency response teams, health care services, and devices at all schools.