25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football fieldPunta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier issues blue-green algae health alert for Lake Avalon It’s official: the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Avalon.
PORT CHARLOTTE Market Circle on Enterprise Drive in Charlotte County to be closed for road work A portion of Enterprise Drive will be closed temporarily for road work on Market Circle in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Collier details road projects in Estates Design of the Randall Boulevard widening and Randall-Immokalee Road intersection project in Golden Gate Estates began in mid-2022, but construction is not expected to start for another two years.
FGCU hosts emergency disaster drill training Florida Gulf Coast University is more ready than ever after hosting an emergency disaster drill training to educate students on how first responders prepare for crises.
the weather authority Few showers along a front moving through this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures along with a few afternoon showers this Friday.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier issues blue-green algae health alert for Lake Avalon It’s official: the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Avalon.
PORT CHARLOTTE Market Circle on Enterprise Drive in Charlotte County to be closed for road work A portion of Enterprise Drive will be closed temporarily for road work on Market Circle in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Collier details road projects in Estates Design of the Randall Boulevard widening and Randall-Immokalee Road intersection project in Golden Gate Estates began in mid-2022, but construction is not expected to start for another two years.
FGCU hosts emergency disaster drill training Florida Gulf Coast University is more ready than ever after hosting an emergency disaster drill training to educate students on how first responders prepare for crises.
the weather authority Few showers along a front moving through this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures along with a few afternoon showers this Friday.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Town of Big Cypress planned in eastern Collier A new town is in the works in Collier County. Developer Collier Enterprises hopes the new area, the Town of Big Cypress, will serve as a hub for three separate 1,000-acre villages in eastern Collier. Collier Enterprises said they’ll put in an application for the Town of Big Cypress after their three villages are approved. […]
NAPLES Pro-life group rallies for Naples to become a ‘sanctuary city for the unborn’ A pro-life organization is working to outlaw abortion in a Southwest Florida city. Nonprofit Action for Life is fighting for Naples to become a “sanctuary city for the unborn.” They rallied outside Wednesday morning’s city council meeting. Dozens gathered in front of Naples City Hall holding signs, rosaries and flags. It’s the second time this […]
NAPLES Naples PD searches for woman accused of ‘witchcraft’ fraud The Naples Police Department is searching for a woman involved in a fraud investigation who was said to be offering spiritual/witchcraft services. Police say, at this time, 10 victims have come forward and have lost a combined total of about $100,000. Investigators said one victim brought the woman more than $29,000 in cash. Officers found […]
COLLIER COUNTY Florida’s work to stop crimes against seniors continues Frustrated, angry and embarrassed. That’s how a Vietnam veteran felt after he fell victim to a scam. The scammer was preying on seniors in need of money, finding a way to make them believe they would get paid for a job but instead taking advantage of them. Leslie Sapp, 70, has had his share of […]
COLLIER COUNTY Pickleball championship big boost for Collier County It’s just about time for the pickleball championship in Collier County, which brings thousands of people to the area. This year’s tournament will bring in a much-needed boost for businesses. Jody Davis is the only wheelchair-bound player in Indianapolis, so a trip to East Naples to play in the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships is a […]
COLLIER COUNTY North Collier firefighters build playground for 4-year-old cancer survivor Adrian Cruz may only be four years old but he already knows what he wants to do as an adult. Adrian wants to be a firefighter and members of the North Collier Fire Department are helping him achieve that by building him a new playground. Adrian has spent half his life battling leukemia. Doctors declared […]
COLLIER COUNTY Miccosukee Tribe protests big oil company drilling at Big Cypress Members of the Miccosukee Tribe gathered in protest this past weekend to rally against drilling by a big oil company near their homes at Big Cypress National Preserve, as well as the threat to endangered wildlife species. We spoke to an elder tribe member about her fight to keep the future of their land bright. […]
MARCO ISLAND Neighbors concerned about changes to Marco Island beach Some residents on Marco Island are upset over changes at their beloved beach. Shifting sands and moving tides at Tigertail Lagoon are bringing along new worries that they’ll lose a “jewel” of the island. Linda Colombo with Friends of Tigertail has dedicated much of her life to preserving the special area. “Residents of Collier County […]
NAPLES Naples man walks five miles a day while keeping beaches beautiful One Southwest Florida man is working to keep paradise beautiful by cleaning up trash left behind on the beaches. Every day Bob Daniels walks along Park Shore Beach in Naples, “Some of this stuff is pretty disgusting.” He’s been walking five miles almost every morning for the last 20 years, all while picking up trash. […]
GOODLAND Work set to begin soon on Goodland’s only access road Crews are working to fix Goodland Drive from flooding. The roadway is the only one leading to Goodland, a small community east of Marco Island. Business owners are worried the construction will keep customers away but everyone agrees the work needs to be completed. Goodland is a small community with just four restaurants, a boutique, […]