Charlotte County university working to offer degree in brewing beer

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. Some students might have the opportunity to turn their passion for beer into a career at Western Michigan University in Charlotte County. The university located on 26300 Airport Road is working with the county and with Fat Point Brewery at 611 Charlotte Street to offer students a bachelor’s degree in sustainable brewing. Microbreweries […]

Fire extinguished at Naples apartment complex

NAPLES, Fla. At least one person was treated for smoke inhalation Saturday following a structure fire on Winifred Row Lane, the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District said. The fire happened at around 12 p.m. at an apartment complex on the 3400 block of Winifred Row Lane Naples, fire officials said. The fire first ignited in the kitchen. No […]

SWFL private school bus company updates policy following complaints

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. A Southwest Florida company that provides an alternative to school buses updated their policy Friday following a myriad of complaints on social media. Hundreds of people voiced their concerns on a photo posted on a private Facebook group that allegedly shows a Lisdie Montano Transportation Company bus failing to stop at a […]

Big dreams send Powerball jackpot soaring to $535 million

BOSTON (CBS Boston) The Powerball jackpot is once again reaching eye-popping heights. Lottery officials say the jackpot for Saturday’s drawing is now up to $535 million. That’s the highest it’s been since the world-record $1.586 billion jackpot in January 2016. The winner would end up with $340.1 million if they choose the cash option. Powerball […]

Isolated storms, partly cloudy for Saturday

FORT MYERS, Fla. There will be a high of 94 degrees with areas of isolated storms and partly cloudy skies Saturday, WINK meteorologist Brooke Silverang said. “If you’re going out to the beach, get out there early,” Silverang said. “By the afternoon we can see some storms developing inland and we’ll see some isolated storms […]

Boy missing as many countries mourn Barcelona attack victims

PARIS (AP) An Italian father who saved his children’s lives but lost his own. An American celebrating his first wedding anniversary. A Portuguese woman celebrating her birthday with her granddaughter. These were but a few of the more than 100 people from around the world killed or injured in Barcelona’s attacks. They leave behind devastated […]

Suspect in killings of 2 Kissimmee officers arrested at bar

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) A police officer in Florida died from his injuries Saturday, a day after his colleague was killed when a suspect fired at them during a scuffle while they were on patrol. The suspect was later arrested at a bar. Sgt. Sam Howard died Saturday afternoon at a hospital where he had been […]

Crowd gathers to reflect, resist in Naples march

NAPLES, Fla. A silent march and vigil took place Friday evening at Cambier Park following a deadly rally in Charlotesville, Virginia. The Reflect and Resist march began at 6:30 p.m. at Cambier Park on 755 8th Avenue South and ended at Fifth Avenue. “I think we’re living through some really troubled times, we’ve had troubled times […]