City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projectsOllie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years
City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projects The City of Naples is hosting an open house workshop to hear from the public regarding road improvements.
CAPE CORAL Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years Ollie’s Pub, once the center of local original music in Southwest Florida, is closing after a prosperous yet arduous four years.
New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis puts business degree to use Hargis began his new job at FGCU on April 29 knowing he would have about $15 million in annual funding—and also knowing the budget has more than doubled in the last decade.
Future unknown for Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site What’s to come of the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and adjoining Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill after demolition is yet to be determined.
(CBS) Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes. The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers went serve a warrant.
WINK NEWS Semi-truck crash shuts down multiple lanes at Pine Ridge Road A crash involving a semi-truck caused lanes at Pine Ridge Road to close temporarily on Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bond The North Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly shooting into a truck, killing a man is being held without bond following a court appearance.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
IONA Woman discovered in Bayside Inlet, condition unknown According to the fire district, reports of a woman in a canal were issued at around 7:50 a.m. at Junonia Court in Iona.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis renews the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the renewal of the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Isolated storms to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projects The City of Naples is hosting an open house workshop to hear from the public regarding road improvements.
CAPE CORAL Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years Ollie’s Pub, once the center of local original music in Southwest Florida, is closing after a prosperous yet arduous four years.
New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis puts business degree to use Hargis began his new job at FGCU on April 29 knowing he would have about $15 million in annual funding—and also knowing the budget has more than doubled in the last decade.
Future unknown for Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site What’s to come of the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and adjoining Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill after demolition is yet to be determined.
(CBS) Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes. The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers went serve a warrant.
WINK NEWS Semi-truck crash shuts down multiple lanes at Pine Ridge Road A crash involving a semi-truck caused lanes at Pine Ridge Road to close temporarily on Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bond The North Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly shooting into a truck, killing a man is being held without bond following a court appearance.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
IONA Woman discovered in Bayside Inlet, condition unknown According to the fire district, reports of a woman in a canal were issued at around 7:50 a.m. at Junonia Court in Iona.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis renews the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the renewal of the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Isolated storms to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
Suspected shooting in Pine Manor under investigation PINE MANOR, Fla.- Fifth Avenue near Oak Drive was blocked off for hours in the Pine Manor area of Lee County while authorities investigated a suspected shooting on Thursday. Neighbors say they first heard gunshots around 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. A newer, silver Nissan Maxima drove down Fifth Street and two men inside wearing hoodies began shooting at another car, […]
4 children die in early morning fire at Florida home PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) – A house fire in Florida has killed four young children, including an infant. Escambia County Fire Rescue battalion chief Curt Isakson tells the Pensacola News-Journal (http://on.pnj.com/24cC1Pk ) that the mother and an older sibling escaped without injury. The fire started about 5:30 a.m. Thursday in a small wooden house in Pensacola. […]
Lehigh Acres Luxxor Gaming Arcade busted for illegal gaming LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- More than fifty gaming machines were confiscated after a six-week illegal gaming investigation into the Luxxor Gaming Arcade in Lehigh Acres. Detectives with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted several undercover operations which confirmed the illegal activity before they served two search warrants at the business. Authorities collected more than $5,034 in cash and approximately […]
Clumsy burglary suspect crashes through fast food ceiling JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Investigators in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in north Florida say they are searching for clumsy burglary suspect who was caught on surveillance video falling through the ceiling of a Popeyes fried chicken restaurant. First Coast News (http://bit.ly/1Ts6FAc ) reports the video shows the man crashing to the floor in a heap […]
El Faro second mate texted storm warning to captain Before the freighter El Faro sank, the captain was warned by a text message from his vacationing second mate that a storm looming offshore was forecast to become a hurricane, according to testimony Thursday. Second Mate Charles Baird testified before a U.S. Coast Guard panel in Jacksonville investigating the ship’s sinking last October. All 33 […]
Apple could bypass iPhone security, experts say, but won’t NEW YORK (AP) – Faced with a federal judge’s order to help investigators break into an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino, California, shooters, Apple may well argue that the request places an unreasonable burden on the company. In fact, experts say that complying with the government’s request wouldn’t be particularly challenging for […]
Pope on Trump: Anyone who wants border walls isn’t Christian ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) – Pope Francis said Thursday that Donald Trump is “not Christian” if he wants to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border. Trump immediately fired back, saying it is disgraceful for a religious leader to question a person’s faith. The rare back-and-forth between pontiff and presidential candidate was the latest […]
Mr. Food: Southwest sausage chili What You’ll Need: 2 pounds ground Italian sausage 1/2 cup minced onion 2 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 1/3 cups salsa 1 1/3 cups water 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 […]
Police: Mom’s iPhone app helped cops find kidnapped daughter MILESBURG, Pa. (AP) – Police say they were able to rescue a Pennsylvania woman kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend thanks to her mother’s iPhone tracking app. Police say the 18-year-old man met the woman Tuesday in East Stroudsburg to discuss custody of a young child. They say he bound her hands, feet and mouth with duct […]
Judge rejects plea deal in ex-NFL star Sharper’s rape case NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal judge rejected a plea deal Thursday in the rape case against former NFL star Darren Sharper, saying the nine-year sentence doesn’t reflect the seriousness of the alleged assaults against as many as 16 women. “This court cannot accept this plea agreement,” U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo told Sharper […]