Where did the Shell Factory animals go?Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery
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.
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.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
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.
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.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Event industry struggling to stay afloat amidst coronavirus pandemic Events across the nation are being canceled, all due to COVID-19. So what does that mean for the event planning industry? After all, they’ve been at a standstill for months. ”If there’s no business on the horizon, how can you keep people?” asked GlobalWorks Events manager Katie Adams. She’s lucky to still have her job […]
COLLIER COUNTY Conservancy wants developer to hit pause on plan for 100K homes in eastern Collier County Plans to build 100,000 homes in part of eastern Collier County are being met with opposition. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is fighting to protect the area’s wetlands and wildlife habitat and want a say in new rules to manage the growth in this section of the county. “Some of what’s happening in Collier County […]
NAPLES Tourists returning could give the economy the boost it needs Rudy Bianchi is like many of the visitors from up north who come and shop at our stores and eat at our restaurants. But popular spots like Fifth Avenue have seen crowds dwindle. “It’s dead here and a lot of places here for rent,” said Bianchi who lives in Toronto. Tourism decreasing, as many things […]
COLLIER COUNTY Gun sales skyrocket creating 5M new gun owners in the US in 2020 Who is making up the five million new gun owners in the U.S.? Sales nearly doubled in the first half of 2020. Shooting classes at gun ranges are booked, ammunition and guns are flying off the shelves. “I’m looking for a Glock 19 fifth generation, you can’t even get one,” said Mike Stein of Naples. […]
Collier County Collier County prepares for busy, mid-pandemic Labor Day weekend Labor Day weekend means a three-day vacation for many, and the beaches will be open, but coronavirus caution won’t be absent from the festivities. ”It’s a good place to come with family and kids,” said Daniela Ponc, on vacation from Chile. “In Chile, it’s very cold.” Ponc also says she enjoys having fewer restrictions. “We […]
After heated debate, mask mandate is extended in Collier County After much heated discussion, Collier County Commissioners voted 3-2 to extend the mask mandate until October 22. Over 40 people spoke in-person, while others appeared digitally during the Collier County Commissioners meeting to discuss whether they believed the mask mandate should continue. One doctor says the mask mandate is helping people. ‘”It is working,” said […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Commissioners to meet for decision on mask mandate extension The mask mandate in Collier County is set to expire Thursday at midnight and commissioners will meet earlier in the day to make a decision about extending it. Do business owners and patrons in Collier County still think it’s necessary? Some business owners say without the mask mandate, it’ll be difficult to get customers to […]
Collier County Greater Naples Fire to cut rescue response times with new buildings Collier County residents know it takes up to 20 minutes for a fire truck to arrive. In an area prone to fires, like Golden Gate Estates, minutes can mean devastation. ”We lost two sheds, we lost a bass boat,” said Evelyn Mootispaw. She saw the over 8,000-acre fire that raged through the Estates in May. […]
IMMOKALEE Seminole Casino Immokalee reopens with new restrictions It’s back to work today for more than 500 people. Not in schools, but at gaming tables. The Seminole Casino Immokalee reopened Monday after closing five months ago. Lyn Moore was at the casino on opening day and feels lucky to be back at the slots., saying, ” [I] used to come every three weeks. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Schools ready to safely reopen to students, staff After desks sat empty for nearly six months, come Monday, students wearing masks will walk the halls of Collier County schools once again. ”At this point in time, we have to carry on with our lives. I have to go back to work,” said Stephanie Jaquith. She is part of the 60% of Collier parents […]