The Tale of Toot: A stuffed animal rescue at RSW A missing stuffed animal sparked an unusual rescue mission at Southwest Florida International Airport.
FGCU FGCU pitcher shares his passion for photography FGCU pitcher Chase Kriebel developed a passion for photography while he recovered from Tommy John surgery in high school.
NORTH FORT MYERS Law enforcement raids home in North Fort Myers Law enforcement conducted a raid on Wednesday at a home on Everson Miles Circle in North Fort Myers.
New school times in Lee County may ease bus driver shortage The Lee County School Board proposed a plan to address its bus driver shortage by adjusting school start and end times.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 29, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 25.
Lehigh Acres American flag recovered, returned after fire at Christ at the Crossroads Church From the flames of ruin comes hope as the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District returns a valuable item to Christ at the Crossroads Church.
Barnes & Noble launches new bookstore in Naples Finding it worth the wait, scores of patrons stood in line to be among the first to experience Naples’ new Barnes & Noble bookstore Jan. 29, six months after the chain closed its longtime store at Waterside Shops.
Trump administration offering “deferred resignation” to government workers unwilling to return to office The White House expects up to 10% of federal employees to quit in September in a program meant to end work-from-home practices, senior administration officials told CBS News.
Charlotte County land acquisition could expand Parkside area Charlotte County Commissioners voted Jan. 28 to purchase a 158-acre golf club that was damaged by Hurricane Ian for $3 million and later discussed making the land part of the Parkside neighborhood.
PORT CHARLOTTE FPL installs underground power lines in Charlotte County Losing power during a storm can be frustrating, and now, the mission to bury power lines to prevent outages is full speed ahead.
Naples biochar company to receive county incentives, expand to Immokalee A clean technology company that turns clean, green wood debris into an environmentally friendly charcoal product will receive Collier County job incentives to create 14 new jobs once it builds a headquarters in Immokalee.
CAPE CORAL Woman accused of stealing from Cape Coral Target, possessing multiple drugs A woman has been arrested after allegedly committing retail thefts at a Cape Coral Target, then later being found in possession of drugs.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral starting construction on traffic light on Del Prado The City of Cape Coral is starting construction Wednesday on a new traffic signal at Del Prado Boulevard North and Averill Boulevard.
the weather authority Seasonal temperatures for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking a seasonal Wednesday with increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
The Tale of Toot: A stuffed animal rescue at RSW A missing stuffed animal sparked an unusual rescue mission at Southwest Florida International Airport.
FGCU FGCU pitcher shares his passion for photography FGCU pitcher Chase Kriebel developed a passion for photography while he recovered from Tommy John surgery in high school.
NORTH FORT MYERS Law enforcement raids home in North Fort Myers Law enforcement conducted a raid on Wednesday at a home on Everson Miles Circle in North Fort Myers.
New school times in Lee County may ease bus driver shortage The Lee County School Board proposed a plan to address its bus driver shortage by adjusting school start and end times.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 29, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 25.
Lehigh Acres American flag recovered, returned after fire at Christ at the Crossroads Church From the flames of ruin comes hope as the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District returns a valuable item to Christ at the Crossroads Church.
Barnes & Noble launches new bookstore in Naples Finding it worth the wait, scores of patrons stood in line to be among the first to experience Naples’ new Barnes & Noble bookstore Jan. 29, six months after the chain closed its longtime store at Waterside Shops.
Trump administration offering “deferred resignation” to government workers unwilling to return to office The White House expects up to 10% of federal employees to quit in September in a program meant to end work-from-home practices, senior administration officials told CBS News.
Charlotte County land acquisition could expand Parkside area Charlotte County Commissioners voted Jan. 28 to purchase a 158-acre golf club that was damaged by Hurricane Ian for $3 million and later discussed making the land part of the Parkside neighborhood.
PORT CHARLOTTE FPL installs underground power lines in Charlotte County Losing power during a storm can be frustrating, and now, the mission to bury power lines to prevent outages is full speed ahead.
Naples biochar company to receive county incentives, expand to Immokalee A clean technology company that turns clean, green wood debris into an environmentally friendly charcoal product will receive Collier County job incentives to create 14 new jobs once it builds a headquarters in Immokalee.
CAPE CORAL Woman accused of stealing from Cape Coral Target, possessing multiple drugs A woman has been arrested after allegedly committing retail thefts at a Cape Coral Target, then later being found in possession of drugs.
FORT MYERS Gov. DeSantis holds roundtable in Fort Myers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a roundtable discussion in Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral starting construction on traffic light on Del Prado The City of Cape Coral is starting construction Wednesday on a new traffic signal at Del Prado Boulevard North and Averill Boulevard.
the weather authority Seasonal temperatures for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking a seasonal Wednesday with increased cloud coverage throughout the afternoon.
Credits: Cape Christian A new 1,300-seat auditorium-style building will be one of the largest venues for gatherings in Cape Coral. Cape Christian Fellowship Church will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new worship center on Sunday, from 2-2:30 p.m. at 2110 Chiquita Blvd. The ceremony will feature remarks from Cape Christian leaders, including Lead Pastor CoryDemmel. He shared his excitement for this significant milestone. “We are thrilled to begin this next chapter for Cape Christian and the Cape Coral community,” Demmel said. “This new Worship Center will not only provide the space to accommodate our growing church family but also create opportunities for connection and transformation for everyone who steps through our doors.” Cape Christian Church, typically known as “the church with a park,” offers a welcoming community for families. The park includes an upgraded splash pad, basketball courts, pavilions and the Parkside Cafe. The park serves as a safe, enjoyable and refreshing destination where families can gatherand connect. “This isn’t just about constructing a building—it’s about building a space for community, faith,and meaningful relationships,” Demmel continued. “We’re excited to provide a placewhere people can gather, grow and experience the love of God in tangible ways.” The event is open to the public and will include a $5 lunch for purchase featuring burgers, hotdogs, chips and water. Guests can enjoy specialty drinks, Dole Whip, and other delicious snacks at the Parkside Cafe. Over the years, the church has grown to welcome more than 5,000 people to itscampus weekly and continues to have expansion plans.