Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix storesMan robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
Florida Supreme Court to hear convicted killer Joseph Zieler’s appeal Less than a year after he was sentenced to die for his crimes, the Florida Supreme Court will hear Joseph Zieler’s appeal.
FORT MYERS BEACH Plans for proposed food truck park on Fort Myers Beach reach stalemate A food truck park could be on the way to Fort Myers Beach, but right now, its future seems uncertain.
Understanding iron deficiency symptoms A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
Florida Supreme Court to hear convicted killer Joseph Zieler’s appeal Less than a year after he was sentenced to die for his crimes, the Florida Supreme Court will hear Joseph Zieler’s appeal.
FORT MYERS BEACH Plans for proposed food truck park on Fort Myers Beach reach stalemate A food truck park could be on the way to Fort Myers Beach, but right now, its future seems uncertain.
Understanding iron deficiency symptoms A constant feeling of exhaustion may be from a lack of good sleep, but it could also be a sign of low iron.
FGCU FSW’s revered volleyball coach taking over FGCU program Baziquetto-Allen takes over from FGCU’s 11-year head coach Matt Botsford, who is taking over at the University of Central Florida.
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL residents travel to Miami to get vaccine After traveling hundreds of miles to be one of the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine, some Southwest Florida residents are trying to find a way to get their second dose closer to home. Gail Niccolai and husband George are facing some obstacles in trying to find an appointment for the Pfizer vaccine in Southwest […]
NAPLES Petition seeks to keep tennis courts amid redevelopment of historic Naples hotel There is a petition to keep a treasured place from getting bulldozed in Southwest Florida. The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Off is being redeveloped, and the people who enjoy it want to keep it the way it is. Christy Boutell has played at the Mary C. Watkins Tennis Center at the club for […]
COLLIER COUNTY Convicted killer wants 50-year sentence thrown out, shot at a trial A convicted killer wants his prison time cut in half. Christopher Serna took a plea deal for killing his girlfriend, Suzanne Bishop, at North Naples apartments in 2011. Now, he believes his lawyers didn’t act in his best interest. Serna murdered and decapitated his girlfriend nearly a decade ago and is serving a 50-year sentence. […]
EAST NAPLES New homes coming to Isles of Collier Preserve causing concerns Now that the development has been approved, hundreds of homes are set to be built in the Isles of Collier Preserve area, off of US 41 near Rattlesnake Hammock. But many fear that this development could cause damage to the environment and add to traffic. Collier County Commissioners approved a plan to build 230 more […]
COLLIER COUNTY Brothers who previously struggled with addiction getting clean through SWFL nonprofit A journey that began with addiction has progressed into brothers helping others. The men were able to get clean with the help of a nonprofit in Southwest Florida. Gabe and Zach Miller had lots of adventures growing up in Nebraska. “We were always like best friends,” Gabe said. “We got into a lot of trouble […]
COLLIER COUNTY North Collier Fire buys technology that shares patient info in real time to ER doctors State of the art technology that can help save lives when seconds count is now in Southwest Florida. A patient’s information can be sent directly to a doctor in real time. We learned how this will help evaluate medical emergencies before arriving at the ER. North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District recently bought new […]
NAPLES Collier County senior living community one of first in Florida to get COVID-19 second doses Moorings Park was one of the first facilities in the state to receive second COVID-19 vaccine doses. Saturday, they began administering those doses. By the close of business on Thursday, Walgreens will have fully vaccinated over 1,600 Moorings Park residents. Tom and Pam Becker were two of the 500 who got the shot on Wednesday. […]
NORTH NAPLES State hires company to administer Pfizer vaccine to assisted living facilities George Schoenfeld is tired of waiting. The 91-year-old man feels forgotten after the state and his facility has failed to vaccinate him and his fellow residents at the assisted living facility Brookdale North Naples. “We’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting,” Schoenfeld said. “In December we were told in the next month to three weeks […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County teacher wants educators given next priority for COVID-19 vaccine Teachers are among those waiting their turn to get the coronavirus vaccine, as the threat of COVID-19 inside schools rises. A teacher in Southwest Florida thinks educators should be the next group given priority for the vaccine. Teaching in 2020 proved challenging for longtime educator Soraya Ahmed in Collier County. “We were all stuck at […]
Fallen Deputy Memorial breaks ground at Lakes Park in south Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office broke ground Thursday morning for the future LCSO Fallen Deputy Memorial at Lakes Park in south Fort Myers. The memorial will honor Lee County deputies who have died in the line of duty. Families of fallen LCSO deputies were in attendance along with many deputies and retired deputies. The granite […]