Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
COLLIER COUNTY Riviera Golf Estates residents concerned over proposal to replace golf course A big battle brewing in Collier County could potentially affect the safety and property values of 700 homes on and around the Riviera Golf Course. Inside the Riviera Golf Estates, there’s a new plan for the currently open and active Riviera Golf Course to build homes in place of the course. An all-ages community inside […]
COLLIER COUNTY Golden Gate man arrested in head-on I-75 crash that killed 1 in September A 23-year-old Golden Gate man was arrested on Thursday for a fatal head-on collision that occurred on I-75 in September of last year. Baldemar Ignacio Tiburcio told a paramedic on scene that he just wanted to get “messed up tonight” after being pulled from his pickup, according to the arrest report from the Florida Highway […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County seniors feeling the effects of the affordable housing crisis The astronomically high rent prices are forcing seniors are out of their homes. Collier County had the highest rent price increase in the country, and now it’s taking a toll on some of our most vulnerable neighbors. They see themselves as the forgotten population in the affordable housing crisis. Seniors say they have aged out of […]
NAPLES City of Naples has a plan to stop aggressive solicitors Most people want to be able to walk down the street in peace. But that becomes difficult when you’re bombarded by employees trying to get you to come inside. But the City of Naples has a plan to stop these solicitors from ruining your outings. How do those nicknamed the “5th Avenue Visitors” feel about […]
NAPLES Russian, Putin-supporting musicians banned from playing with orchestra headed to Naples Two Russian musicians, a pianist and a conductor who are also Putin sympathizers, are banned from playing with a prestigious group. That orchestra happens to be headed to Naples very soon. Those musicians typically draw an audience but were pulled from the program last week. The press office for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra told me […]
COLLIER COUNTY North Naples neighborhood targeted for thefts of golf carts A neighborhood is being targeted for its golf carts. A North Naples homeowner caught a suspect on surveillance video stealing his cart right from his driveway. It happened in the Willoughby Acres neighborhood. It was caught on a surveillance video. It happened at home on Johnnycake Drive on Tuesday night. “Woke up in the morning, […]
COLLIER COUNTY NCH cites affordable housing issues as a factor in increasing ER wait times The number of COVID-19 patients in Southwest Florida is down, but emergency room wait times are up. The cause could be linked to the ongoing affordable housing crisis. Every day is a constant battle. The nursing director at NCH told Collier County Commissioners Tuesday that without help, the hospital will continue to struggle to find […]
COLLIER COUNTY Residents in Collier County call on commissioners to fix the affordable housing crisis People of all backgrounds voiced their concerns on Tuesday about the out-of-control rents in Collier County. Commissioners are looking for a way to make Collier County a place where people can afford to live and work. Nurses in their scrubs, young professionals in their work clothes, human resource managers from Collier County schools, local companies, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County set to discuss ways to help with the rising cost of housing Affordable housing is hard to find in Southwest Florida, but one county is trying to solve that. Collier County commissioners are meeting on Tuesday with the hope of making it easier for people to live in the county. If you are in the market for a home, get ready to pay big money. Renting an […]
NAPLES NCH seeking approval from Naples City Council to build cardiovascular disease center A hospital in Southwest Florida is working to create a center dedicated to fighting cardiovascular disease. The leaders of NCH say they are on a mission to slow down and even prevent people from dying of heart disease. NCH plans to build a new state-of-the-art 6-story facility in place of an older building and name […]