Super 8 in Naples to become apartments for local workersEndangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on SR-29 SB in Collier County; 30th death in 2024
NAPLES Super 8 in Naples to become apartments for local workers A Super 8 Motel in Naples will soon look slightly different; it will become an apartment building with fully furnished units.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on SR-29 SB in Collier County; 30th death in 2024 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the 30th Florida Panther death of 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Efforts to restore Fort Myers Beach underway The Fort Myers Beach coastline continues to feel the impacts of the recent storms. Crews working on the sand renourishment beach project have more than six miles of “Critically eroded beach” to restore.
More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuary Southwest Florida cringes every time the mention of releases from Lake Okeechobee comes up. There are concerns about what’s in the water and whether it will dirty our shoreline or even fuel blue-green algae blooms.
NAPLES Transforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier We are seeing the first major changes from a donation from Tom Golisano.
FORT MYERS BEACH “We did what we had to do” Fort Myers Beach mayor takes blame for loss of FEMA discount FEMA sent the town of Fort Myers Beach a letter explaining why they lost their flood insurance discount. One reason was not removing temporary trailers and containers from flood zones. Now, the mayor says to blame him for it.
NORTH FORT MYERS Suncoast Estates fatal shooting leaves community on edge A fatal shooting took place on Saturday at the Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, on Heck Drive, that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
SANIBEL Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the Year award honoree: James Evans The environment and economy are nearly synonymous in Southwest Florida, and while many people work to protect both, one man stands out and has made the environment his life’s work.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NAPLES Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery A Naples man has been arrested on multiple violent charges stemming from an alleged case of kidnapping involving guns, drugs and sexual battery.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples The Christmas spirit has awakened in Naples.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
NAPLES Super 8 in Naples to become apartments for local workers A Super 8 Motel in Naples will soon look slightly different; it will become an apartment building with fully furnished units.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on SR-29 SB in Collier County; 30th death in 2024 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the 30th Florida Panther death of 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Efforts to restore Fort Myers Beach underway The Fort Myers Beach coastline continues to feel the impacts of the recent storms. Crews working on the sand renourishment beach project have more than six miles of “Critically eroded beach” to restore.
More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuary Southwest Florida cringes every time the mention of releases from Lake Okeechobee comes up. There are concerns about what’s in the water and whether it will dirty our shoreline or even fuel blue-green algae blooms.
NAPLES Transforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier We are seeing the first major changes from a donation from Tom Golisano.
FORT MYERS BEACH “We did what we had to do” Fort Myers Beach mayor takes blame for loss of FEMA discount FEMA sent the town of Fort Myers Beach a letter explaining why they lost their flood insurance discount. One reason was not removing temporary trailers and containers from flood zones. Now, the mayor says to blame him for it.
NORTH FORT MYERS Suncoast Estates fatal shooting leaves community on edge A fatal shooting took place on Saturday at the Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, on Heck Drive, that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
SANIBEL Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the Year award honoree: James Evans The environment and economy are nearly synonymous in Southwest Florida, and while many people work to protect both, one man stands out and has made the environment his life’s work.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NAPLES Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery A Naples man has been arrested on multiple violent charges stemming from an alleged case of kidnapping involving guns, drugs and sexual battery.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples The Christmas spirit has awakened in Naples.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
MARCO ISLAND Collier County works on beach trolley service to create ease of access to Marco Island Officials in Collier County are working on a trolley to make it easier for people to get to Marco Island, and although tourists we spoke to love the idea, residents don’t think it’s worth their tax dollars. During the busy season, people often can’t find a place to park at lots near the beaches. County […]
COLLIER COUNTY Those recovered from COVID-19 donate plasma at North Collier fire station Those who have recovered from the coronavirus have the chance helping others going through the same thing. “I don’t know where I got it,” Gloria Bordeaux said. Bordeaux is testing for antibodies after recovering from COVID- 19 “It was very mild. I hardly knew I had it,” Bordeaux said. “I stayed at home for two […]
COLLIER COUNTY Family looks for justice after neighbor’s dog attacks woman, pet chihuahua We have reported about a number of dog attacks in Southwest Florida recently. We looked into why there don’t seem to be serious consequences after an attack that happened in Collier County. The dog that attacked Nadine Nardi and her chihuahua in the Hawksridge community in East Naples is still there, and Nardi wants answers. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Woman, Chihuahua injured after neighbor’s large dog jumps fence and attacks A woman and her dog in Collier County were attacked by another neighborhood dog after it jumped the fence of its owner’s home. “I bent down and picked up my dog, ‘Oh, no,’” Nadine Nardi said. “And then he grabbed it one more time and shook it and then, when that happened, I thought, ‘I […]
LEHIGH ACRES Investigators search for man wanted for arson of his home while family was inside Investigators are searching for suspect John Gibbons, 34, who is wanted for setting his own house on fire in Lehigh Acres when family members were inside over the weekend. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Saturday, Gibbons set his home on fire along Douglas Lane “knowing full well that there were family members inside.” Our […]
NAPLES Naples mayor speaks on positive COVID-19 test result Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is quarantining after testing positive for the coronavirus. She says she did everything she could to not get the virus, but still managed to catch it. She told us now is not the time to relax on the CDC guidelines to protect your family. ”It’s frightening because there are so many […]
MARCO ISLAND Short-term renters now barred from using certain beaches on Marco Island No more part-timers. Marco Island wants to limit who can use its beaches. So what does this mean for those who call the island home or any of you who want to go to the beach? Waves of a disappointment for some kicked off of one of Marco’s cleanest shorelines, now that Residents’ Beach is […]
EAST NAPLES Deputies investigate man’s murder outside East Naples apartments A man was found dead in his car after neighbors say they heard gunshots over the weekend, but it’s not confirmed if the man died due to gunshot injuries. Saturday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the murder of a man outside River Reach apartments in East Naples. Collier County deputies responded to the homicide […]
NAPLES Naples campaigns to save Fifth Avenue businesses Businesses are back open, but some didn’t survive the shutdown. Others are barely hanging on. Now, Naples is going on the offensive to save its downtown. To survive the last several months, some businesses got creative. For example, Cafe Milano started selling products from the kitchen to keep going. They’re counting on season and a […]
NAPLES Naples collected $500,000 in pandemic-related fines, looks to see if it still can The City of Naples is banking on hundreds of thousands of dollars for pandemic-related fines. But with Phase 3 of reopening ending fines for disobeying COVID-19 guidelines, the city is looking at how much more money it can collect on violations. Naples has collected approximately $500,000 in pandemic-relate fines. Most of the money was made […]