City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projectsOllie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years
City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projects The City of Naples is hosting an open house workshop to hear from the public regarding road improvements.
CAPE CORAL Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years Ollie’s Pub, once the center of local original music in Southwest Florida, is closing after a prosperous yet arduous four years.
New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis puts business degree to use Hargis began his new job at FGCU on April 29 knowing he would have about $15 million in annual funding—and also knowing the budget has more than doubled in the last decade.
Future unknown for Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site What’s to come of the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and adjoining Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill after demolition is yet to be determined.
(CBS) Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes. The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers went serve a warrant.
WINK NEWS Semi-truck crash shuts down multiple lanes at Pine Ridge Road A crash involving a semi-truck caused lanes at Pine Ridge Road to close temporarily on Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bond The North Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly shooting into a truck, killing a man is being held without bond following a court appearance.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
IONA Woman discovered in Bayside Inlet, condition unknown According to the fire district, reports of a woman in a canal were issued at around 7:50 a.m. at Junonia Court in Iona.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis renews the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the renewal of the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Isolated storms to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projects The City of Naples is hosting an open house workshop to hear from the public regarding road improvements.
CAPE CORAL Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years Ollie’s Pub, once the center of local original music in Southwest Florida, is closing after a prosperous yet arduous four years.
New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis puts business degree to use Hargis began his new job at FGCU on April 29 knowing he would have about $15 million in annual funding—and also knowing the budget has more than doubled in the last decade.
Future unknown for Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site What’s to come of the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and adjoining Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill after demolition is yet to be determined.
(CBS) Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes. The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers went serve a warrant.
WINK NEWS Semi-truck crash shuts down multiple lanes at Pine Ridge Road A crash involving a semi-truck caused lanes at Pine Ridge Road to close temporarily on Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bond The North Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly shooting into a truck, killing a man is being held without bond following a court appearance.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
IONA Woman discovered in Bayside Inlet, condition unknown According to the fire district, reports of a woman in a canal were issued at around 7:50 a.m. at Junonia Court in Iona.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis renews the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the renewal of the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Isolated storms to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
FORT MYERS Three injured in hit-and-run in Fort Myers Monday Police are searching for a driver who hit a group of people in a parking lot and sped off. Witnesses say a woman driving a red, four-door car plowed into pedestrians just off Marsh Avenue in Fort Myers Monday afternoon. Fort Myers Police are on scene investigating whether the hit-and-run was intentional. FMPD says one […]
NAPLES Collier schools issue warning about students vaping on campus Kids are using Juul vape pens at school and Collier officials say parents need to be on the lookout. Juul e-cigarettes can look a lot like a USB drive or even school supplies and their unremarkable design is making it easy for kids to sneak them on campus. Collier County public schools sent out an […]
CAPE CORAL Blue-green algae focus of Cape Coral water meeting Daphen Smith’s first summer in her North Fort Myers home, which is adjacent to a canal, has been filled with pungent smells of blue-green algae. “It was so green — the smell was so horrible,” Smith said. “We had problems breathing!” The canal sits right off the Caloosahatche River. Smith purchased the house because of the […]
DUNBAR Dunbar student arrested for bringing taser and lighter to school Dunbar High School families are upset after a student was caught bringing a taser to campus. This is the second time a weapon has made it inside the high school in less than a month, and parents want to know what needs to be done to prevent similar situations in the future. A student was […]
FORT MYERS Arthrex employee accused of video voyeurism in co-ed bathroom A man is accused of setting up a video camera in an employee bathroom at the Arthrex work facility in south Fort Myers. Jerrod Green, an employee of Arthrex, is accused of video voyeurism in his work place. Investigators say his mistake? Recording himself setting the camera up. According to the arrest report, Green set […]
‘Blue Line Bear’ given to family of fallen officer Adam Jobbers-Miller A 16-year old daughter of a Cape Coral police officer has dedicated the last 2 years to making teddy bears for families of law enforcement who were killed in the line of duty. Megan O’Grady uses the uniforms of fallen police officers to make teddy bears that she gives to the families who lost their […]
FORT MYERS Neighbors grateful for progress at Jefferson Park in Fort Myers For the past two years, neighbors have been working with the City of Fort Myers to keep crime and suspicious activity out of Jefferson Park in Fort Myers. They raised money for a new playground and have worked with the City to keep trees in the field trimmed to keep the park open for safety […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man arrested for exploiting elderly Palm Beach County couple A man who was arrested during a suspected hazmat situation was wanted on the east coast for exploiting the elderly. Police arrested David Del Rio, 35, after raiding his Fort Myers home last Thursday. MORE: Hazmat team and bomb squad called to Fort Myers home As the William and Elizabeth Cabral’s “financial adviser,” they trusted Del […]
Cape Coral Cape Coral to discuss banning retail pet sales Monday The City of Cape Coral wants to crack down on the sale of dogs and cats from sketchy breeders with a new ordinance. They say their efforts will stop puppy and kitty mills and will ultimately save animals’ lives. Many local pet owners are happy to hear about Cape Coral’s work to ban the retail […]
FORT MYERS FMPD Sergeant Domonic Zammit a finalist for ‘Officer of the Year’ Fort Myers Police Department Sergeant Domonic Zammit didn’t always have a positive view of law enforcement, and now he’s doing the work to ensure his industry leaves a positive impact on the community. Sergeant Zammit wants to make sure kids respect their parents and law enforcement, and his work earned him a finalist nomination for […]