Lawmakers cancel special session called by Gov. DeSantisSugarshack Downtown music venue goes live in Bonita Springs
TALLAHASSEE Lawmakers cancel special session called by Gov. DeSantis There was some chaos and defiance earlier this morning as a special session got underway in Tallahassee.
Sugarshack Downtown music venue goes live in Bonita Springs Following a series of private invitation-only events, the live music venue with a full-service restaurant and bars launches to the general public Jan. 31 across Old 41 Road from the city’s Riverside Park bandshell. A grand opening celebration is planned in early February.
Foxtail Coffee Co., Eagle Specialty Coffee open in Cape Coral The two coffee shops are almost identical in size, shape and layout. Both rely on drive-thru windows for more than half their business. Both are located off Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, and both are part of relatively small companies when compared to the behemoth that’s located roughly halfway between them.
Jury selection begins for Charlotte County teen accused of murdering his mother Jury selection begins for the 17-year-old accused of killing his mother, who could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.
PUNTA GORDA Quarterly auction to benefit Sgt. Elio Diaz in Punta Gorda There will be a quarterly auction in Punta Gorda to benefit Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who died last year while conducting a traffic stop.
Charlotte deputies searching for armed suspect on the run The hunt is on for a suspect who fled from Charlotte County deputies when they went to arrest him on a Sarasota warrant on Sunday.
FORT MYERS Lee Health holds groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Myers Lee Health is expanding its reach and holding an event for a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Fort Myers campus.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to review 2 historic development projects The Fort Myers City Council is set to meet and discuss the development of two historic sites.
cape coral Cape Coral man accused of DUI, fleeing from police The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI while fleeing from law enforcement.
Firstborn member of SWFL eagle family dies in nest The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam announced that E24, the firstborn of the eagle family, has died.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County offers discounted dog adoptions for Valentine’s Day Lee County Domestic Animal Services is inviting the public to celebrate Yappy Valentine’s Day by offering reduced adoption fees for adult dogs.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 men wanted for Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on two men wanted for a Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery.
FHP releases details on fatal gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol has released more information regarding the fatal gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road in Lee County.
the weather authority Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking warmer weather as Southwest Florida can expect plenty of sunshine this Monday afternoon.
Man suspected of fatal domestic shooting incident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic shooting incident on Holtville Avenue in South Gulf Cove.
TALLAHASSEE Lawmakers cancel special session called by Gov. DeSantis There was some chaos and defiance earlier this morning as a special session got underway in Tallahassee.
Sugarshack Downtown music venue goes live in Bonita Springs Following a series of private invitation-only events, the live music venue with a full-service restaurant and bars launches to the general public Jan. 31 across Old 41 Road from the city’s Riverside Park bandshell. A grand opening celebration is planned in early February.
Foxtail Coffee Co., Eagle Specialty Coffee open in Cape Coral The two coffee shops are almost identical in size, shape and layout. Both rely on drive-thru windows for more than half their business. Both are located off Pine Island Road in Cape Coral, and both are part of relatively small companies when compared to the behemoth that’s located roughly halfway between them.
Jury selection begins for Charlotte County teen accused of murdering his mother Jury selection begins for the 17-year-old accused of killing his mother, who could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted.
PUNTA GORDA Quarterly auction to benefit Sgt. Elio Diaz in Punta Gorda There will be a quarterly auction in Punta Gorda to benefit Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who died last year while conducting a traffic stop.
Charlotte deputies searching for armed suspect on the run The hunt is on for a suspect who fled from Charlotte County deputies when they went to arrest him on a Sarasota warrant on Sunday.
FORT MYERS Lee Health holds groundbreaking ceremony in Fort Myers Lee Health is expanding its reach and holding an event for a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Fort Myers campus.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to review 2 historic development projects The Fort Myers City Council is set to meet and discuss the development of two historic sites.
cape coral Cape Coral man accused of DUI, fleeing from police The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI while fleeing from law enforcement.
Firstborn member of SWFL eagle family dies in nest The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam announced that E24, the firstborn of the eagle family, has died.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County offers discounted dog adoptions for Valentine’s Day Lee County Domestic Animal Services is inviting the public to celebrate Yappy Valentine’s Day by offering reduced adoption fees for adult dogs.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 men wanted for Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on two men wanted for a Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven robbery.
FHP releases details on fatal gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol has released more information regarding the fatal gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road in Lee County.
the weather authority Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking warmer weather as Southwest Florida can expect plenty of sunshine this Monday afternoon.
Man suspected of fatal domestic shooting incident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal domestic shooting incident on Holtville Avenue in South Gulf Cove.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island sees busy start to Easter holiday weekend With spring break and snowbirds in town ahead of the Easter holiday, Marco Island was busy Friday. It’s a big contrast from last year at this time when the beach was bare. We saw people all over the streets, and it took us 20 minutes to find a spot to park at the beach. Some […]
NORTH NAPLES Mailman makes sure granddaughter’s letter reaches grandparents in North Naples Going out of his way to make sure grandparents feel the love, a mailman helped deliver a special message to them. A young girl sent a letter to their grandparents but didn’t have a house number for the street address. Luckily for the family, the mailman knows everyone on his route by name and it […]
NAPLES Collier CARES app launching to connect people with essential services While more vaccines are getting into arms, and things are looking up, many of your neighbors are still struggling to make ends meet. But organizations are stepping up to help you and your family. Naples Children & Education Foundation is launching a free app to connect you with essential services in Collier County. It’s called […]
NAPLES Lawsuit: Jeffrey Epstein raped woman in Naples hotel room and threatened to feed her to gators A lawsuit alleges Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell raped a 26-year-old Florida woman at a Naples hotel and threatened to feed her to alligators if she told anyone. The lawsuit, filed in the United State District Court for the Southern District of Florida last week, details the sexual abuse, physical assault, mutilation and sex and […]
COLLIER COUNTY Mosquito control district sprays to keep pests from becoming issue near the coast Helicopters will be buzzing above some people’s neighborhoods in Southwest Florida to fight off mosquitoes this week. Collier Mosquito Control District was out spraying Tuesday over the Naples Airport and some coastal areas near Wiggins Pass and Pelican Bay. “It got our attention,” said Linda Vicsik in Naples Park. “They went by three or four […]
MARCO ISLAND Woman shot in the hand on Marco Island; police actively investigate Marco Island Police Department responded to a shooting that injured a woman Tuesday night. According MIPD, police and fire rescue were sent close to 8 p.m. to reports of a person with a gunshot wound in the area of 2nd Avenue and Marco Lake Drive, where a woman was found with a gunshot wound to […]
NAPLES 12-foot tiger shark caught off Naples Beach Fishermen snagged a big, dangerous catch off the coast of Southwest Florida recently — a 12-foot tiger shark. Captain Billy Norris with Pale Horse Fishing Charters sent us a picture of the big fish he caught a few miles off Naples Beach Monday.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County, Naples mask mandates set to expire, raising some concerns with state case counts Coronavirus cases are steadily rising in Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health, the state averaged nearly 5,000 reported cases each day in March. Some health officials in Collier County are concerned our numbers will grow even quicker if we let our guard down too fast. That’s especially with businesses throughout the City of […]
WINK NEW Experts say we’re in the middle of one of the world’s largest shark migrations We learned we are in the middle of one of the world’s largest shark migrations. Experts say to avoid swimming when it’s dark or during times of low visibility at dusk and dawn. They also say don’t wear any shiny jewelry when swimming, and don’t swim near people fishing. An attack on any person is […]
NAPLES Community members upset by potential changes to future redevelopment of Naples Beach Hotel A historic family-owned club in Southwest Florida is about to be demolished, and people who live near it are fighting plans to change it every step of the way. The Athens Group are now the owners of Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, and we reported previously about the development company’s plans to completely redevelop […]