Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
Unsolved: sawfish deaths rise during Florida Keys mystery More endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths were reported in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s weekly report.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and giving a fake name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Evening isolated storms to impact coastal communities Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
Unsolved: sawfish deaths rise during Florida Keys mystery More endangered smalltooth sawfish deaths were reported in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s weekly report.
Emails show beginnings, contradictions of South Seas resort amendment South Seas resort ownership group’s engineer proposed a land-use amendment for Lee County’s government at least six months before the first public discussions and at least seven weeks before the county’s official timeline began, emails between the resort’s representatives and county show.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputy subdues convicted felon with Taser at North Fort Myers Walmart Lee County deputies used a Taser on a man after they raced through a North Fort Myers Walmart searching for him.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and giving a fake name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Evening isolated storms to impact coastal communities Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
COLLIER COUNTY Poll watcher confident in poll stations in Collier County ahead of election President Donald Trump has called on voters to watch the polls. Some people are worried he’s sending the wrong message. Both parties have volunteers who do this, but there is a process to becoming a poll watcher. We looked at what it takes to legitimately become a poll watcher Wednesday. Some people are worried about […]
NAPLES Elections in Collier County to decide whether or not ‘Conservation Collier’ receives taxpayer money The election in November will decide not only who becomes president but it will determine what happens to ‘Conservation Collier.’ Richard Albright lives in Collier County and says that he didn’t always bike. “When everything broke with the pandemic, we started reading about what parks are open and I live probably a mile and a […]
IMMOKALEE State announces testing in migrant worker communities but not in Immokalee The State of Florida is introducing a new program to ramp up testing in migrant worker communities. But during the busy fall harvest season, this doesn’t include Immokalee. Migrant workers are flocking to Immokalee for the November harvest. Which could be considered putting your life at risk in the time of coronavirus. “We are treated […]
COLLIER COUNTY U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Collier County partner in long-term $3B hurricane protection plan With about two months left in hurricane season, a major plan is being designed to protect homes and businesses from future storm damage in Collier County. While the planning is well underway, work will not happen anytime soon. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Collier County are partnering to carry out a $3 billion plan […]
NORTH NAPLES Developer presents revised plans for North Naples condo community A developer wants to build more than a hundred condo units that some people say will block their view of paradise and bring more traffic to North Naples. One Naples is planned for the intersection of Gulf Shore Drive and Vanderbilt Beach Road. STOCK Development said it has had nearly 50 meetings with community members […]
COLLIER COUNTY Man forces his way into home, gets shot in Collier County The Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded late Tuesday to a shooting that injured a man who deputies say forced his way into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment. According to CCSO, a man let himself into an apartment at the Advenir at Aventine apartments on Marino Circle where he used to live with his ex-girlfriend. The man first […]
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island doesn’t want business owners or customers to forget the virus despite Phase 3 reopening Just three weeks ago, Marco Island Police were out patrolling the beaches during Labor Day Weekend, making sure people were social distancing and handing out fines to those who weren’t. Now, you can enjoy the sun and sand and there isn’t a cop in sight. “The beach, we really like the beach,” said Dan and […]
NAPLES Yom Kippur observed via livestream amid pandemic On the holiest day of the Jewish faith, synagogues sit empty. Yom Kippur has gone virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Temple Shalom’s cantor sings to an empty room in Naples. Torahs remain unopened. Rabbis are forced to lead prayer via livestream. Bobbie and Eugene Katz are sitting at home observing Yom Kippur […]
COLLIER COUNTY Nearly 2 dozen turtles hit by cars, brought to hospital in past 2 weeks It may be tough to tell, but the turtle pictured below is in pain. “Turtles feel pain just as every other animal does. They are very underestimated in that regard, but they do,” said Joanna Fitzgerald, director of the von Arx Wildlife Hospital. It’s one of the nearly two dozen turtles hit by cars in […]
NAPLES Naples-based charity helping women with cancer one eyebrow at a time Ten years, two breast cancer diagnoses. ‘I was really surprised that it did come back,” said Teresa Gershon. In February, Gershon was declared cancer-free. Through it all, she maintained her determination and positivity. “Lead, follow, or get out of the way. We are going to make sure we’re going to hit this hard, go in […]