Charlotte County hosts first-ever Magnet FairDaughter believes mother was killed in Port Charlotte house fire
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County hosts first-ever Magnet Fair A first-of-its-kind chance to allow parents and students to choose the school they go to.
PORT CHARLOTTE Daughter believes mother was killed in Port Charlotte house fire A family is holding each other close as they fear for the worst. Loved ones of 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano told wink new they believe she was killed in this house fire in Port Charlotte on Monday.
Man arrested after multi-county chase stemming from carjacking A man has been arrested after a carjacking turned into a chase that crossed county lines.
PORT CHARLOTTE Nurses protest use of AI in the workplace Nurses are fighting back against artificial intelligence in their place of work. On Thursday, nurses took to the streets to protest.
NAPLES New gym offers safe place to play for kids on the autism spectrum We Rock the Spectrum welcomes kids both on and off the autism spectrum with activities that cater to all kids.
Charlotte County Vulture Infestation in Placida Neighborhood Big birds are taking over a local golf course in Charlotte County, feeding off the fish kill.
PUNTA GORDA CCSO on scene of officer-involved shooting in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, they are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Eager Road in Punta Gorda.
FORT MYERS Tempers flare over RSW expansion budget Tensions rose during Thursday’s meeting with the Lee County Port Authority and county commissioners over RSW’s budget.
ENGLEWOOD Promoting good mental health for veterans The tragedy of veteran suicide impacts far too many families.
72-year-old former law enforcement still displaced after Glades County tornado Devastating damage was brought to the Lakeport Community in Glades County on October 2024, after the strongest tornado to ever hit southwest Florida ripped the neighborhood to shreds.
NORTH FORT MYERS Drivers react to FDOT project on US 41 in North Fort Myers Drivers are reacting to the traffic being caused by a Florida Department of Transportation project at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Pine Island Road.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot boys basketball coach celebrates 500 career wins Bishop Verot High School boys basketball head coach Matt Herting celebrates 500 career wins and reflects on 29 years coaching the sport.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary to host Wolfstock Music festival Shy Wolf Sanctuary will soon host its 6th annual Wolfstock Music and Brewfest.
More women and younger adults getting cancer Mortality rates for cancer continue to decline. The American Cancer Society’s annual report says there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022, but the report isn’t all good news.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County hosts first-ever Magnet Fair A first-of-its-kind chance to allow parents and students to choose the school they go to.
PORT CHARLOTTE Daughter believes mother was killed in Port Charlotte house fire A family is holding each other close as they fear for the worst. Loved ones of 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano told wink new they believe she was killed in this house fire in Port Charlotte on Monday.
Man arrested after multi-county chase stemming from carjacking A man has been arrested after a carjacking turned into a chase that crossed county lines.
PORT CHARLOTTE Nurses protest use of AI in the workplace Nurses are fighting back against artificial intelligence in their place of work. On Thursday, nurses took to the streets to protest.
NAPLES New gym offers safe place to play for kids on the autism spectrum We Rock the Spectrum welcomes kids both on and off the autism spectrum with activities that cater to all kids.
Charlotte County Vulture Infestation in Placida Neighborhood Big birds are taking over a local golf course in Charlotte County, feeding off the fish kill.
PUNTA GORDA CCSO on scene of officer-involved shooting in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, they are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Eager Road in Punta Gorda.
FORT MYERS Tempers flare over RSW expansion budget Tensions rose during Thursday’s meeting with the Lee County Port Authority and county commissioners over RSW’s budget.
ENGLEWOOD Promoting good mental health for veterans The tragedy of veteran suicide impacts far too many families.
72-year-old former law enforcement still displaced after Glades County tornado Devastating damage was brought to the Lakeport Community in Glades County on October 2024, after the strongest tornado to ever hit southwest Florida ripped the neighborhood to shreds.
NORTH FORT MYERS Drivers react to FDOT project on US 41 in North Fort Myers Drivers are reacting to the traffic being caused by a Florida Department of Transportation project at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Pine Island Road.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot boys basketball coach celebrates 500 career wins Bishop Verot High School boys basketball head coach Matt Herting celebrates 500 career wins and reflects on 29 years coaching the sport.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary to host Wolfstock Music festival Shy Wolf Sanctuary will soon host its 6th annual Wolfstock Music and Brewfest.
More women and younger adults getting cancer Mortality rates for cancer continue to decline. The American Cancer Society’s annual report says there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022, but the report isn’t all good news.
NAPLES Anglers in Naples upset with new fishing rules on the pier A program to ban fishing on the Naples Pier aims to protect pelicans injured from hooks and fishing lines, but anglers in Naples are not in favor of the new pier rules. More than 500 people have signed a petition to reverse the rules, but city leaders say there would need to be an overwhelming […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County communities stepping up to continue a legacy of giving One man’s holiday tradition of giving to the community lives on even after his death. Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Ray LaPierre purchased gifts for more than 100 underprivileged kids every year, but he died one month ago, unable to fill his annual Christmas wish. Others have stepped in to continue his legacy of giving. […]
COLLIER COUNTY People help mother of five fulfill her children’s Christmas wishes One group has helped a family fulfill all of the Christmas wishes. This mother of five was worried that she wouldn’t be able to get the gifts her children wanted. But, someone offered to help. Sharhonda Simmons is a working mother and didn’t have gifts for her kids. “Because with bills itself, it kind of […]
COLLIER COUNTY Wounded Warriors of Collier County have food and toys for families in need One group is bringing holiday cheer to families who need a little extra lift this season. On Tuesday, wounded Warriors of Collier County brought food and toys to families in need. The people in the community donated everything they gave to those families. Christmas is only four days away, but the holidays have already taken […]
NAPLES Teen violinist raises money for humane society A 16-year-old spent her Saturday night just outside her home in Victoria Park in Naples. She was raising money for the humane society by playing her violin. Sidney Cramer played her violin, which is her fifth year doing so. For her, this began when she learned that the goal of human society is to rehome […]
COLLIER COUNTY No bond for Naples doctor accused of killing man in Vermont A Naples doctor accused of killing a truck driver in Vermont in 2019 faced a judge for the first time on Friday. Jozsef Piri is facing a second-degree murder charge. A judge ordered Piri be held without bond until he can be extradited to Vermont. Authorities released more information on the case. In the warrant […]
NAPLES Naples doctor arrested on murder charge in 2019 shooting death After a lengthy investigation that began more than two years ago, the Vermont State Police has arrested a suspect in connection with the Nov. 1, 2019, fatal shooting of a truck driver in Rockingham, Vermont. An arrest warrant for second-degree murder was issued on Tuesday, for Dr. Jozsef Piri, 49, of Naples. Jozsef Piri, M.D., […]
BROWARD COUNTY 2 dead, 3 seriously injured after crash on Alligator Alley Five people from North Fort Myers were involved in a crash on Alligator Alley in Broward County that killed two of them and left three more in serious condition late Tuesday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV driven by a 47-year-old woman was traveling west in the outside lane of Alligator Alley, […]
NAPLES Naples City Manager to take over payback fight for veterans, police officers Two veterans and former police officers are one step closer to getting the retirement funds they’ve been fighting the City of Naples for. Both had to end their careers because they were injured in the line of duty. They fought for our country and wore the Naples Police uniform. But now, former officers Brad Gallagher […]
NAPLES City of Naples meets to discuss payback for veterans, police officers On Monday, leaders for the City of Naples met to discuss payback for veteran officers who could no longer fulfill their duties after injury. These veterans feel they were sidelined by the police force and want their retirement money back. Two of these veterans say the City of Naples owes them thousands of dollars. So, […]