Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list?Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
FHP investigating deadly crash on Gasparilla Rd. and Keystone Blvd. A person is dead after a crash in Charlotte County.
Collier County celebrates President Trump’s inauguration Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration.
SANIBEL Bald eagle nests thriving in Sanibel The eagle population in Southwest Florida is thriving, with ten nests discovered from Sanibel to North Captiva Island. This development is creating a haven for these majestic birds.
How a mother’s diet can affect their baby’s health Eating right isn’t just good for moms; it’s great for babies, too.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
Trump pardons January 6th defendants; SWFL locals on the list? President Donald Trump, after taking the presidential oath for a second time, issued pardons for individuals charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.
ENGLEWOOD Neighbors speak out after Englewood resident killed in deputy shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office experienced four deputy-involved shootings over three months, with two occurring on consecutive nights.
FHP investigating deadly crash on Gasparilla Rd. and Keystone Blvd. A person is dead after a crash in Charlotte County.
Collier County celebrates President Trump’s inauguration Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration.
SANIBEL Bald eagle nests thriving in Sanibel The eagle population in Southwest Florida is thriving, with ten nests discovered from Sanibel to North Captiva Island. This development is creating a haven for these majestic birds.
How a mother’s diet can affect their baby’s health Eating right isn’t just good for moms; it’s great for babies, too.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
Jeff Bastien. CREDIT: Collier County Sherriff’s Office A convicted drug trafficker has been arrested after deputies found him carrying enough fentanyl to kill nearly 3,000 people. Jeff Bastien, 36, is charged with fentanyl trafficking and resisting arrest. At about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed Bastien riding a bicycle along Georgia Avenue without any lights, a violation of Florida statute. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but Bastien continued riding his bike, ignoring their emergency lights and orders to stop. Deputies positioned their vehicle in front of him, but Bastien got off his bike and ran. CCSO said he appeared to discard items from his shorts pockets as he tried to evade deputies. They caught him and took him into custody. Bastien has felony convictions in Florida with a lengthy arrest history in Collier County, including for fentanyl trafficking in 2021, for which he served three years in prison. “I am strongly committed to keeping fentanyl out of our community,” said Sheriff Kevin Rambosk. “Thanks to alert deputies, this deadly drug was removed from our community, and this individual is behind bars where he belongs.” During a search, deputies found 5.6 grams of fentanyl, enough to kill 2,800 people, in his jacket pocket, along with marijuana and drug paraphernalia.